Canada’s ban on Irish rap group Kneecap over alleged ties to Hamas and Hezbollah raises serious concerns about censorship, free speech, and the silencing of artists speaking out against Israel’s war in Gaza.
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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””
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”
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