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Live Loud 2026

Two Canadian non-profit organizations working at the intersection of entertainment, mental health, trauma, and substance use health are joining forces once again to drive meaningful impact. Live Loud is a national partnership between Matthew Perry House and Make Music Matter, harnessing the power of music and storytelling to reduce

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The Value of Jamming

Don’t forget to have fun with your music! It’s good to be productive in your rehearsals, as us artist types are often fairly distractable, but don’t be afraid to go off on creative rabbit trails at times. Whether you play all original or mostly covers, the ability

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Beam Solo Headphone Amp

Blackstar Amplification has partnered with TONE3000 to deliver NAM A2 capture support to the Beam Solo headphone amp, making it the first headphone amp in the world to natively run Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) technology. The update arrives as a free firmware upgrade, via the Beam app. Powered by TONE3000&

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How to Manage Your Mental Health on Tour

By Eric Alper Touring looks like the dream. The crowds, the travel, the applause every single night. But anyone who's actually lived it knows the gap between the stage and the tour bus can be enormous, and the data on what happens in that gap is sobering. The

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A Call to Pioneer and Illuminate

In the vast expanse of Canada's musical landscape, there's an undeniable sense of opportunity and potential that beckons artists to become pioneers in their own right. While concerns about genre diversity and limited music media outlets linger, I see this as a unique chance for Canadian

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Overcoming Doubts to Unleash Your True Musical Power

In the cacophony of self-doubt and industry noise, there's a raw, unvarnished truth that many of us dodge rather than confront: the battle for self-belief in the merciless arena of music isn't just about overcoming external naysayers—it's about silencing the internal

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Studio Etiquette

So it’s your first time in a recording studio and you’re a little nervous and don’t know what to expect. Or maybe you’ve recorded dozens of songs in your friend’s basement and are familiar with the process, but never worked with a professional engineer in

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20 Vinyl Pressing Companies That Will Work Directly With Independent Artists, No Label Required

Here's a number that might just change how you think about your next release. In 2024, vinyl sales in the United States reached $1.4 billion, the highest level since 1984, with 44 million records sold, outselling CDs for the third year running. And this wasn't

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The Show Must Go On — But So Does Your Family

I spent years on the road. North America, night after night, load-in to load-out, the highway hum that becomes its own kind of silence. I loved it. But if I’m honest about what that life costs, the bill doesn’t come to you on stage. It comes

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Looking for a Manager/A&R?

In my years in the industry, I've encountered numerous young artists eager to kickstart their music careers, brimming with talent and hope, often asking, "Do you know a manager?" At this crucial stage, many feel the need for someone who can invest in their career, offering

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The Benefits Of Self-Production

For the longest time, I always thought that if a band or artist wanted to release music seriously, they would have to get it recorded at a studio with an engineer and producer. I was so set in this way of thinking that it only occurred to me after recording

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What Indie Artists Should Know About Brand Sponsorships

In an age where staying in the public eye for as long as possible is key to an artist’s success, sometimes you have to look outside of your own circle to help you do that. Some work directly with like-minded artists, using collaborations, co-signs, and social media

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How To Find a Music Manager: A Real Guide for Independent Artists

One of the most common questions I get from artists at every stage of their career is this: how do I find a music manager? It's a great question and one that deserves a genuinely honest answer rather than the generic advice that gets recycled endlessly across the

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Curing Writer's Block

As a songwriter, we’ve all suffered from the excruciating pain of writers block. There’s no doctor in the world that has yet found a cure! But there is a game you can play to help encourage your brains creativity naturally! What you’ll need: -a hat -paper -a

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Folk Canada Conference 2026

Canada's largest annual gathering for the folk, roots, and traditional music community is back, and it's landing in Hamilton this fall. The 2026 Folk Canada Conference takes place October 14–18 at the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel in downtown Hamilton, Ontario. If the name looks new, that&

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My Dysfunction Is My SuperPower

What makes a 13 year old spend hours in his room lifting licks off his favorite records instead of being outside playing sports with his friends? What makes a 12 year old that previously only listened to pop music start to explore classical music and jazz? Why did I from

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Building a Career Without Losing Your Identity

As an indie artist who immigrated from Nigeria to Canada, one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is this: talent alone isn’t enough. If you’re trying to build a career in a new place, especially with a global or genre-blending sound, you have to learn how

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(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Radio Tracking:

A radio tracker is someone who not only takes your single to radio but they represent you.  Prior to doing so they decide if the single is ready in various ways to help increase your chances of getting radio airplay. For example does it meet Cancon requirements, is it under

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Creating Social Media Content

If you’re a musician trying to grow your fanbase and reach new audiences who will give your music a home in their hearts, social media is likely one of the tools you’re using to help propagate your songs and build your career. After all, social platforms are powerful

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Being the Consummate Performer

One of the most important aspects of being an artist, in the music industry, is having the ability to perform live.  Live performances, shows, and concerts are important for every artist and their career. Whether starting out at as a new artist, or a music veteran, live performances are a

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Music Is A Business Of Relationships

There’s an old saying in show business. No, it’s not “you can’t polish a turd,” though that one’s a classic! It’s “the people you see on the way up are the same ones you see on the way down.” Show business is so hard on

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Creating an Artist One Sheet

In the competitive world of the music industry, standing out from the crowd is essential for success. One powerful tool that can help artists make a lasting impression is an Artist One Sheet. This comprehensive document serves as a concise and visually appealing representation of an artist's brand,

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Hearing Loss Prevention for Musicians

For musicians, hearing isn't just one of five senses—it's the foundation of their craft and career. Yet the very sounds that create beautiful music also pose one of the most significant occupational hazards in the industry. Professional musicians are nearly four times more likely to

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Showcasing

Depending on your temperament, the thought of thrusting yourself into an unregulated social occasion like an industry conference, event, or competition can either thrill you, bore you, or freak you out. No matter how you feel, an opportunity to immerse yourself in an experience which holds promise for learning, exposure,

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How to Get Your Act Booked for Summer Festivals

Your talent got you this far — but strategy is what gets you on stage. Summer festival season is the heartbeat of the live music calendar. From Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza to Osheaga, Calgary Stampede, and RBC Bluesfest, thousands of stages light up across North America every year — and every one of