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Music Industry: “Tune In, Trade Up”

Earning while learning a skilled music-biz trade

Better Together: Siblings Matthew and Jill Barber

Barbers finally cut an album together

Entrepreneurs: MapleMusic strikes a new beat with Cadence

Covering all angles, going global

SXSW: The Rallying Point

SOCAN and its members score big in Texas

The Strumbellas: “Spirits” rising

Breaking through with a fresh sound

Flowing like the River Tiber

High-profile hip-hop placements only the beginning

Sound Advice: Writing Songs with a Corporate Audience

Surprisingly, it re-kindles inspiration for musical mentors

The enduring career of Alfie Zappacosta

Veteran singer-songwriter returns with new attitude

The double life of Donovan Woods

Professional songsmith, hard-working artist

IN THE SPOTLIGHT – FEBRUARY 2016

Coleman Hell, Aaron Goodvin, Samantha Martin

The Artist Entrepreneur Program

How Canada’s Music Incubator fosters emerging musicians’...

Canadian Classics: Sum 41’s “Fat Lip” (2001)

Written by Deryck Whibley, Dave Baksh, Stephen Jojcz, Greig ...

Toronto: Beat-making capital of the world?

Locals make hip-hop beats for the world’s best

Publishing: Red Brick Songs creates opportunities for songwriters

And builds a roster of those with talent, ambition, attitude

Six for 2016

Artists to watch for this year

Sound Advice: Kardinal Offishall

All about the game

Francesco Yates: Putting guitar in current pop

School of Rock devotee learns lessons from Pharrell

Uninvited Guests: Exploring Glenn Gould

Radically updating legendary pianist’s performances of the...

Canadian Classics: “This Beat Goes On/Switchin’ to Glide” (1980)

Written by David Broadbent and John Picard. Published by Re...

In the Spotlight: SayWeCanFly

Embodying the essence of the do-it-yourself (DIY) ethic

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