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      Words + Music is the online magazine of SOCAN, the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. Just as SOCAN was formed in 1990 by the merger of its predecessor Canadian performing rights organizations PROCAN and CAPAC, their separate magazines merged in 1994 to form Words + Music. Our mission is to provide interesting, high-quality content about the increasingly exciting and

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      Marie Céleste: Shining in a good light

      Differing nature of two songwriters helps shape the album

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      In its second year, program continues supporting Indigenous artists

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      Music Creator & Publisher Members:

      • 1.866.307.6226
      • members@socan.ca

      General Enquiries:

      • 416.445.8700
      • 1.800.55.SOCAN (76226)

      Music Licensees:

      • Current licensees: 1.866.944.6223
      • New licensees: 1.866.944.6210
      • licence@socan.ca

      Editor in Chief:

      • Howard Druckman
      • druckmanh@socan.ca

      Read more »

      About Us

      Words + Music is the online magazine of SOCAN, the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. Just as SOCAN was formed in 1990 by the merger of its predecessor Canadian performing rights organizations PROCAN and CAPAC, their separate magazines merged in 1994 to form Words + Music. Our mission is to provide interesting, high-quality content about the increasingly exciting and

      Read more »

      SOCAN Song of the Week

      Edwin Raphael - SOCAN Song of the Week

      Read more »

      Video: Red Carpet Interviews from 2023 SOCAN Gala – Part 1

      Video: Red Carpet Interviews from 2023 SOCAN Gala – Part 1

      Plume, Banx & Ranx, Ginette Reno, Nathalie Bonin, Roxane Bruneau, Mathieu Brisset

      Speaking Out: SOCAN advocates politically for music creators

      Currently lobbying government on several key issues

      President’s Message: The accelerating pace of change

      Adapting to constant, disruptive technological shifts

      All From the Top »

      Catalogue Acquisition Deals

      Catalogue Acquisition Deals

      Legal considerations for creators

      Composition vs Master – Breaking Down Music Copyrights

      What are the differences?

      Building a career in France: challenges, sacrifices, dreams, reality

      The export strategies of Klô Pelgag, Fredz, Aliocha, Patrick Watson and Billy du Page

      All Sound Advice »

      Five Artists to Watch in 2026

      Five Artists to Watch in 2026

      Adam Sturgeon, Good Kid, Sofia Camara, Jade LeMac, MICO

      Marie Céleste: Shining in a good light

      Differing nature of two songwriters helps shape the album

      LOV, Willows, Wyatt C. Louis chosen as 2026 Massey Hall Artist in Residence

      In its second year, program continues supporting Indigenous artists

      All Features »

      SOCAN on the go during JUNO weekend 2026

      SOCAN on the go during JUNO weekend 2026

      Songwriters Circle, presenting JUNOs, awarding No. 1 Songs

      Tate McRae wins big, Daniel Caesar and Tobias Jesso Jr. win songwriter awards, at 2026 JUNOs

      Also: Who said what backstage, with photo gallery

      SOCAN HQ hosts essential events during JUNO weekend 2026

      Including sessions about music publishing, song camps, and Melanie Fiona

      All News »

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