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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.
Louisiana’s xoSaiko! blends jazz, hyperpop, and gothic storytelling to invent vampire jazz. From closet sessions to Billboard recognition, his journey is redefining artistry.
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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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”
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”
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”
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, 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?”
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”
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