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Kaitlyn Meyers |

4.28.23

Who is Kiana Ledé?: The Story Behind the “Jealous” Singer

From Kidz Bop idol to R&B and pop singer, Kiana Ledé has fully planted herself within the music industry. The release of her latest single “Jealous” featuring Ella Mai adds to her growing achievements

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Muellysa Timmangen |

4.23.23

Breaking The Silence: A Look At Mental Health In The K-pop Industry

In the past few years, the K-pop culture has experienced a number of suicides, which has devastated the Korean entertainment industry. Sulli from f(x), Jonghyun from SHINee, Goo Hara from KARA, and

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Muellysa Timmangen |

4.20.23

Breaking Down The Genius of SZA’s Album ‘SOS’

Since SZA has released her latest album ‘SOS’, it has made a lot of buzz in the music industry. The album has received positive reviews for its combination of R&B, pop, and hip-hop and featured.....

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Muellysa Timmangen |

4.20.23

Korean Indie/Pop Rock Bands You Need To Know: Day6, The Rose, & HYUKOH

With K-pop bands like BTS, BLACKPINK, TWICE, and SEVENTEEN, Korean music has been on the rise over the past ten years. But Korea’s music culture doesn’t stop there....

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Muellysa Timmangen |

4.10.23

Show Me The Money: South Korea’s No. 1 Rap Competition

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Muellysa Timmangen |

4.8.23

WONHO: Rising Success After Departure From Monsta X

In October 2019, member of the K-pop group Monsta X, WONHO, faced allegations of drug usage, resulting in his departure from the group. Fans were disheartened by the news of him leaving and wondered..

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Kaitlyn Meyers |

4.1.23

BMI’s Court Case Win Helps Songwriters in the Live Music Industry

Songwriters, composers, and publishers have long been underpaid when it comes to the live concert industry. However, a successful court case may be the first step to changing that.....

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Muellysa Timmangen

3.28.23

How Has Social Media and Music Platforms Influenced and Evolved Music Creators?

Society has always placed a high value on music. As technology starts to become more part of our lives, social media and music platforms have become more and more prominent in the music business....

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Kaitlyn Meyers

3.28.23

The 24th Annual Latin Grammy Awards Put The Spotlight On Songwriters

The Latin GRAMMY Awards are changing it up this year for songwriters! On March 21, 2023, The Latin Recording Academy released a press release announcing various additions and changes to the awards...

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Michael Chen |

3.22.23

Meet NewJeans: The K-Pop Group Taking the World by Storm

Even if you haven't heard of NewJeans yet, there's a good chance you'll soon be humming along to their infectious tunes. The Korean pop group is quickly gaining international attention and breaking..

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Kaitlyn Meyers |

3.31.23

Max Martin: Why a Pop-Hit Songwriter and Producer Created a Musical

Even if you don’t know who Max Martin is, you’ve definitely heard his songs. Hit-pop songs are kind of his thing after all. Martin first stepped into the music world in 1985 as a frontman for....

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Muellysa Timmangen |

3.18.23

MANILA GREY: Vancouver's Rising R&B Duo

The Filipino-Canadian duo from Vancouver has been releasing new tracks left and right, and they are known for their most streamed songs on Spotify, “Timezones,” and “Silver Skies.” Previously .......

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Muellysa Timmangen |

3.17.23

How did Miley Cyrus’ Heartbreak Song “Flowers” Break the Spotify Record?

The singer, songwriter, and actress Miley Cyrus has recently released a record-breaking song called “Flowers” in January 2023. This song recites her 10-year long relationship with her ex-husband....

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Ethan Stafford |

3.4.23

Men I Trust: Canada’s DIY Indie Band That Could Be Your New Favourite

Men I Trust is a Canadian indie pop band known for their dreamy and mellow sound. Their music is laid back, incorporating elements of funk, disco, and R&B to create a smooth and groovy vibe that is

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Ethan Stafford |

3.3.23

Basics For Building an At-Home Recording Studio

Artists like Kaytranada have proved that you don’t need access to a professional recording studio to create well-produced music. As technology and social media have advanced, it is now easier than eve

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Ethan Stafford |

2.25.23

Facing the Music: Legal Challenges With AI and Copyright Laws

People draw inspiration from others when forming their ideas, it’s a fact of life. Sampling in music is no exception - and artists do it for a variety of reasons. Traditionally, copyright laws and

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Kaitlyn Meyers |

2.23.23

Tobias Jesso Jr.: GRAMMY-Winning Canadian Sells His Song Rights

Tobias Jesso Jr. You may know his name from his 2015 solo album Goon. Or maybe from his work on various popular songs, such as “When We Were Young” by Adele and “Alive” by Sia. Or even from his rece

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Ethan Stafford |

2.23.23

How Popular TV Shows and Movies Resurrect Classic Songs

HBO’s The Last of Us is arguably the hottest show out right now, receiving near universal acclaim from viewers and critics alike. This holds especially true for episode three: “Long, Long Time”.

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Kaitlyn Meyers |

2.21.23

Ginalina: Bringing Her Taiwan Roots Into Her Latest Album

Folk singer. Songwriter. Canadian. Polyglot. All of these titles belong to Gina Lam, also known by her stage name Ginalina. In November 2022, she released her latest album titled Going Back: Remembe

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Ethan Stafford |

2.21.23

Rihanna’s Super Bowl Performance

Rihanna is an illustrious artist. She is among the best selling female artists of all time, and was one of the greatest hitmakers of the 2000s and 2010s. She has since grown to become the richest...

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Ethan Stafford |

2.20.23

How do Streaming Platforms Pay Artists - Is It Fair?

Streaming is now the driving force of the music industry, making up 84% of the industry revenue in the U.S. While streaming is much more convenient for listeners, many artists argue that it is near im

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Kaitlyn Meyers |

2.23.23

Why Jay-Z Was Named The #1 Rapper Of All Time

Who is the greatest rapper of all time? Is it even possible to crown just one person? Well, Billboard and Vibe did exactly that. And, according to them, that person is Jay-Z. In honor of Hip-Hop’s

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Ethan Stafford |

2.18.23

Behind Kaytranada’s Unique Sound

Kaytranada (Louis Celestin) is a Haitian-Canadian record producer and DJ. He is a highly acclaimed electronic artist, having earned two Grammys and countless other awards for his work. Kaytranada has

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Kaitlyn Meyers |

2.17.23

The Creative Act: Rick Rubin’s Knowledge Turned Into A Book

What happens when a famous music producer takes an interest in self-help books? The Creative Act is your answer. But who is Rick Rubin? Without a doubt, Rubin has an impressive track record in the

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Julia Zhu |

2.14.23

Behind the Music: The Audio Engineer

The music industry is a place full of musicians, producers, and creators who have the magical ability to make those perfect sounds we hear everyday through our digital devices. We want to listen close

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