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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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”
Louisiana’s Musical Innnovator — introducing Saiko!
A Louisiana artist has steadily been picking up steam. Recently, he dropped his song “Tell Your Lies” on Soundcloud. It is also available on Youtube and other major streaming platforms! Saiko! is not just another name in Louisiana’s music scene. He’s a rapper with a sound crafted to tell a story. Starting his creative journey atContinue reading “Louisiana’s Musical Innnovator — introducing Saiko!”
Discover Brenae: A New Voice in Melodic Trap
Chelsey Walker, known to fans as “Brenae“. She is making waves in the music world with her unique sound. Her captivating performances amplify her impact. Hailing from Columbus, Georgia, Brenae has carved out a niche with her self-described “melodic trap” or “skating rink music.” Her tracks are filled with rhythmic phrases. These phrases are perfectContinue reading “Discover Brenae: A New Voice in Melodic Trap”
How Drexz Captivated Toronto’s Underground Hip-Hop Scene
When Hell Upside Down’s upcoming rapper Drexz was unexpectedly slotted into the opening lineup on Kill Katalyst to set the stage for a fellow rising artist in Swapa, he recognized it as a rare and precious chance to amplify his presence. in Toronto’s growing underground hip-hop community. What started as a mere opportunity for exposureContinue reading “How Drexz Captivated Toronto’s Underground Hip-Hop Scene”
Dallas to Open for DaBaby in Sudbury: A Night to Remember
Sudbury, Ontario is about to witness an electrifying night of hip-hop as Dallas takes the stage as the opening act for DaBaby on September 14th, 2024. This all-ages show, held at the iconic Grace Hartman Amphitheater, promises an unforgettable evening filled with high-energy performances and unforgettable moments. Dallas, known for his dynamic stage presence andContinue reading “Dallas to Open for DaBaby in Sudbury: A Night to Remember”
Exclusive Interview: Spooky
Sonus Magazine returns to bring you an exclusive magazine interview with up and coming Rhode Island based artist Spooky! After this interview, be sure to check out the artist and their social links to hear and learn more about them! 1. What made you decide to jump into the music industry and commit to musicContinue reading “Exclusive Interview: Spooky”
The Weeknd Breaks Tour Record In London Stadium with 160K Attendees
After tying with Michael Jackson for Billboard male soloist with 3 consecutive album hit number 1’s, it seems The Weeknd is only going to new heights as he continues to breaks more records. Over the course of two nights, the diamond certified artist performed at the London Stadium with an attendance over 160,000 people forContinue reading “The Weeknd Breaks Tour Record In London Stadium with 160K Attendees”
Drake Seemingly Confirms July Arrest in Sweden
Back in July 2022, rapper and songwriter Drake was rumoured to have been arrested in Stockholm, Sweden. His team denied those rumours at the time, but the rapper has seemingly confirmed the rumours through a post on Instagram. In an innocuous New Years Eve post that included several photos from the previous year, the rapperContinue reading “Drake Seemingly Confirms July Arrest in Sweden”
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