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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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”
SiriusXM’s High-Stakes Move to Ad-Supported Sound: Growth Play or Brand Risk?
SiriusXM, a commercially-free refuge for on-car radio listeners for decades, is fundamentally changing. Per CNBC, the company is launching a streaming subscription supported by ads. This is an effort to attract more listeners. They aim to compete against a market dominated by Spotify, YouTube, and TikTok-driven audio listening. This change represents a strategic break withContinue reading “SiriusXM’s High-Stakes Move to Ad-Supported Sound: Growth Play or Brand Risk?”
The Risks of Universal Music’s Downtown Purchase
Universal Music Group’s upcoming $775 million purchase of Downtown Music Holdings is more than just a news headline. It’s a possible tipping point for the music business as a whole. Let me explain that. This isn’t a shift that will occur for the benefit of the music world. Behind the veil of corporate cooperation, there are more nefarious issues. It is stealthy consolidation of the very basis of independent music on the planet. Artists, labels, and platforms are constructed on open, neutral foundations. For them, this structure will have chilling consequences. Downtown is not a typical label; it’s a multi- faceted service engine propelling much of global independent terrain. Downtown supports many hundreds of thousands of creators. They do notContinue reading “The Risks of Universal Music’s Downtown Purchase”
Uncovering the Best of the Underground: Toronto Honours Awards To Be Presented Tomorrow
This year has been a star-studded one for the Toronto underground scene. As of late, we’ve had many prominent local artists grace our stages and even historic events taking place. With QuotedTO’s back to back events at Lee’s Palace this past April and “No Status” presented by Urbain Media Productions, Wintr Skyes and Calvin MoonContinue reading “Uncovering the Best of the Underground: Toronto Honours Awards To Be Presented Tomorrow”
Kanye West Deletes Post Amid Rumors Of Pete Davidson Entering “Trauma Therapy” Due To Negativity Of Online Harassment
Amid the sudden break-up between Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian after nine months of dating, Kanye West would break his silence with a photoshopped image of The New York Times cover reading “SKETE DAVIDSON DEAD AT 28” accompanied by “Kid Cudi meant to play funeral but fearful of bottle throwers” in fine print at theContinue reading “Kanye West Deletes Post Amid Rumors Of Pete Davidson Entering “Trauma Therapy” Due To Negativity Of Online Harassment”
Kendrick Lamar announces new album “Mr Morale & the Big Steppers” to drop May 13th
It has been over five years since the drop of Kendrick Lamar’s critically acclaimed “DAMN” album and today he announced the title and release date of his “final TDE” album. Following speculations of Kendricks retirement on Twitter, Kendrick Lamar would reply with a link to the oklama website, where a press release stated the upcomingContinue reading “Kendrick Lamar announces new album “Mr Morale & the Big Steppers” to drop May 13th”
Exclusive Interview: Big Eezy
Sonus Magazine presents an exclusive interview with New Orleans born Hip-Hop & Rap artist, Big Eezy! After our interview, check out their socials links and creative works! What made you decide to jump into the music industry or music business? The love I have for music it’s just not to be famous, I just want the worldContinue reading “Exclusive Interview: Big Eezy”
6IX4EVER Drop Awaited Music Video For Single “Cha Cha”
The upcoming Toronto rap group is back again, and they didn’t come without the heat! The group first announced the release date for “Cha Cha” back in July, and dropped the official song audio on all platforms on July 31st. Since then, the song has received a ton of positive reception. On October 26th, theyContinue reading “6IX4EVER Drop Awaited Music Video For Single “Cha Cha””
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