Music School

Legalize It

Rdio Streaming Service Breaks Through

PUBLISHED Sep 26, 2011

Consumers of music seem to be in two distinct camps: those who want to own the music they listen to, and those who feel like access to musi...

Jim Cuddy

PUBLISHED Sep 26, 2011

Blue Rodeo's music has always been the perfect marriage of rural romanticism and urban grit, so it's only natural that those feelings are a...

When can I ask to be paid for my performances?

PUBLISHED Aug 30, 2011

I'm an up and coming recording artist who takes his music seriously, meaning I pay the right money to have my product have quality sound an...

Harry Manx

PUBLISHED Aug 22, 2011

The wandering spirit of Salt Spring Island, BC's Harry Manx comes out in his guitar playing. His easy, conversational style of performing w...

Safety Dance

Unison Benevolent Fund Helps Independent Industry

PUBLISHED Aug 22, 2011

In any aspect of the music industry, either as a musician or behind the scenes, employment can be inconsistent. Gigs come and go, careers s...

How do I get a job in the music industry?

PUBLISHED Aug 22, 2011

My career goal is to be a music promoter for a mid-size record company. I've started doing promotions for a very small local label, but I d...

Rights Next Door

If You've Played, You Should Get Paid

PUBLISHED Jul 25, 2011

The world of neighbouring rights is probably foreign to a lot of musicians. Terms like tariff, copyright collective, reciprocal agreement,...

Devin Townsend

PUBLISHED Jul 24, 2011

Devin Townsend is known for the sonic complexity of his musical work, whether its fronting now-retired metal band Strapping Young Lad, reco...