Author Archives: Sonus Magazine

Lilo Vanity Unveils Room 333: South Carolina’s Rising Experimental Voice

South Carolina’s Lilo Vanity drops debut album Room 333—a fearless blend of hip-hop, R&B, and experimental sound shaping her bold artistic identity.

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Kendall Shiree: The Future of Independent R&B

Kansas City-born artist Kendall Shiree releases BACK 4 YOU, a soulful anthem about peace, empowerment, and independence. Explore her music journey, her independent brand, and her growing streaming presence on Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud.

Exploring #mollywood: The Art of Molly Rockz

Toronto-based artist Molly Rockz is carving out a distinct space in rap. Her debut project, #mollywood, offers a blend of raw spirituality. It combines heavy vibrations and playful swagger. She channels both energy and authenticity. She describes it as “if Playboi Carti was a spiritual & self aware baddie.” The editors found this reply quiteContinue reading “Exploring #mollywood: The Art of Molly Rockz”

How Aesthetics Records Is Transforming Artist Promotion in Toronto

An article about a music marketing agency/record label that specializes in playlisting and ad-spend.

Bodeen Turns Heartbreak Into a Neo-Soul Statement on “Ego”

Toronto’s Bodeen has a knack for making the personal feel universal. A decade into writing, the singer-songwriter has been releasing music publicly for a few years. She leans on a freestyle-first process. Creating on the spot from lived experience is her method. That instinct is the heartbeat of her new single, “Ego.” The record isContinue reading “Bodeen Turns Heartbreak Into a Neo-Soul Statement on “Ego””

FTN’s July 26 Showcase Will Amplify Toronto’s Underground Music Scene — Not Just The Numbers

On July 26, Toronto’s music scene will shine again. It will be lit by the unapologetically raw and artist-first energy of FuckTheNumbers (FTN). FTN’s upcoming live showcase is designed to uplift creators who care more about craft than clout. It will serve as both a launchpad and a community anchor for underground talent. Their approachContinue reading “FTN’s July 26 Showcase Will Amplify Toronto’s Underground Music Scene — Not Just The Numbers”

AI Versus The Music Industry: The Anthropic AI Copyright Case & Revolutionizing the Future of Music Production

In a historic case, US District Court Judge William Alsup recently made a decision. This case has implications for the future of creative economies. Anthropic’s use of copyrighted books to train an artificial intelligence may be considered fair use. However, this is only applicable in very narrowly defined situations. The judge reaffirmed a key pointContinue reading “AI Versus The Music Industry: The Anthropic AI Copyright Case & Revolutionizing the Future of Music Production”

SOCAN vs. Quebec’s Summer Giant: Why FEQ’s Royalty Refusal Can’t Go Unchallenged

The Heart of the Conflict: Refusal of RoyaltyThe Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ) is Canada’s best summer music festival. The latest edition features superstar performers like Avril Lavigne, Simple Plan, Shania Twain, Def Leppard, Slayer, and Benson Boone. The FEQ attracts over a million fans during its multi-day event. This event kicks Quebec City’s economyContinue reading “SOCAN vs. Quebec’s Summer Giant: Why FEQ’s Royalty Refusal Can’t Go Unchallenged”

Behind the Kiss Cam: Executive Affair Riles Interest Following Coldplay Concert Clip

We live in an era when private moments are bound to become public spectacles. There was a recent viral episode of a Kiss Cam at a Coldplay concert. It has caused far more than eye-rolling amusement. Instead, it has sparked an ongoing corporate scandal involving two high-ranking executives. On the show, the New York PostContinue reading “Behind the Kiss Cam: Executive Affair Riles Interest Following Coldplay Concert Clip”