Toronto’s Rebel nightclub rocked to the beat of the 2025 SOCAN Awards, marking the organization’s 100th anniversary, honouring the creativity and excellence of songwriters, screen composers, and music publishers from across Canada. Here’s Part 1 of a series of backstage interviews we conducted at this memorable event, held on Sept. 29, 2025. (All videos are in English only, for now; French-subtitled versions will be uploaded soon.)
Select the image to access the SOCAN YouTube interview video with Erica Procunier
Screen composer Erica Procunier talked about working on both Thomas the Tank Engine and the Emmy-winning series Ghostwriter; composing for different media; and scoring without ego.
Select the image to access the SOCAN YouTube interview video with Wyatt C. Louis
Two-spirited singer-songwriter Wyatt C. Louis told us how he co-wrote “In Emerald”; why he’s drawn to create soft music; how his path is rising; and how he stays grounded.
Select the image to access the SOCAN YouTube interview video with Alexander Stewart
Hit singer-songwriter Alexander Stewart talked about co-writing the SOCAN Award-winning song “Crossfire” with Frank Walker, and writing from big emotions for his upcoming album What If, due in October of 2025.
Select the image to access the SOCAN YouTube interview video with Sara Diamond
Songwriter Sara Diamond discussed her early career learnings with the Kiboomers and Clique Girlz; how she got to contribute to Coco Jones’s “Here We Go (Uh Oh)”; how she went from singing the national anthems at NHL games in Montréal to being a non-performing songwriter in L.A.; and the importance of creating a safe space to co-write.
Stay tuned to Words & Music for more SOCAN Awards interviews to come.