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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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      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

      NIIVA featuring Priyanka - 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 »

      Composition vs Master – Breaking Down Music Copyrights

      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

      Attention SOCAN members! New online resources

      For education, connection, networking, development

      All Sound Advice »

      SOCAN Academy: Mike Sonier on How to Develop Your Artistic Identity

      SOCAN Academy: Mike Sonier on How to Develop Your Artistic Identity

      Learning the craft is just step one, finding your voice is what takes you further.

      Annie-Claude Deschênes: A Chaotic and Liberating Trance

      Whether with Duchess Says, PyPy, or solo, she gives her all

      Friyie goes Off The Map, from Jane Street to Salt Lake to Ghana

      After his initial bold risk created a career-changing connection

      All Features »

      SOCAN Foundation announces 2025 TD Incubator participants

      SOCAN Foundation announces 2025 TD Incubator participants

      Twenty young musicians receive mentorship, funding, career development

      CSHF unveils 2025 LEGENDS induction series in Toronto and Montréal

      Honouring Andy Kim, Jane Siberry, Ian Thomas, Triumph, Gino Vannelli, and more

      SOCAN hosts first-ever mixer with APRA AMCOS in Los Angeles

      L.A.-based music creators from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand connect

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JUNOs 2020 Nominee Interview: Neon Dreams

Story by Howard Druckman | January 31, 2020

In a video interview with SOCAN, members of 2020 JUNO first-time nominees Neon Dreams briefly chat about the surprise of being nominated, and discuss how songs are often drawn from their youth.

Atlantic Canada Music Industry News Pop R&B/Soul SOCAN TV Songwriting/Composing


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