Pop Archives - SOCAN Words and Music

Laurence Nerbonne: A voice for the Queens

February 25, 2021

“I dare to deal with topics that only men usually talk abo...

Olivia Penalva: BC’s latest young pop talent

February 22, 2021

Choosing co-writes to fast-track her songwriting journey

Vanille : Never-ending Seasons and Eras

February 11, 2021

“I’ve always thought I wasn’t born at the right time�...

#ComposersWhoScore: Todor Kobakov supports the story

February 10, 2021

Using a variety of sounds to transmit atmosphere and mood

Dominique Fils-Aimé : Returning to a Lost Paradise

February 9, 2021

From her mother’s answering machine to the JUNOs

Pro songwriter and artist Lowell discusses her craft

February 8, 2021

And offers some tips for yours

Dan Hill to be Inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame

February 4, 2021

Prolific songwriter’s catalogue spans more than five decad...

Kellie Loder: Making “spiritual” music for all ears

February 3, 2021

And defying the pigeonholes

Claire Ridgely: Music Mode = Always On

February 2, 2021

“It took a really long time to find my voice”

Kinkead: Not the end of the world… yet

January 12, 2021

“The more models there are, the better people who don’t ...

The true stories of Virginia to Vegas’ Derik Baker

December 10, 2020

Writing with a team, for more than 260 million streams

In the Spotlight: Tynomi Banks

December 8, 2020

“After I recorded my first song, I was on fire”

2020 SOCAN Gala Video: Ruffsound, Non-Performing Songwriter of the Year

December 7, 2020

The man behind Loud, Éli Rose, Koriass, Cœur de pirate, La...

SOCAN mourns the loss of composer, SOCAN member André Gagnon

December 3, 2020

Won Lifetime Achievement Award at 2019 Montréal SOCAN Award...

Sophia Bel: Sweet Revenge of the Princess of the Dead

December 2, 2020

“Seeing your vision through is lifelong work”

Mélodie Spear

November 17, 2020

After vying in every competition, she gifts herself a bold d...

Pivoting to perform in pandemic

November 16, 2020

Playing Drive-Ins, Micro-Concerts, Unique Tour Spaces

BEYRIES: Encounters of a New Kind

November 12, 2020

“I’ve come to love this trade, thanks to the exchange I ...

Video Interview: Career Highlights with Sara Quin, of Tegan and Sara

November 4, 2020

From the Academy Awards to Taylor Swift to hosting the JUNOs

SOCAN members make it onto the Obamas’ playlists