This cemented Marie Onile’s decision to compete on La Voix, the Quebec edition of The Voice. “I wanted to do what she couldn’t do. I decided to live and to do what I wanted to do, because life can be so short.”

“There’s been a huge movement across this country, where people are encouraging young people to learn instruments. You have new luthiers coming out of this country; and as long as instruments are being made, they’re going to need straps.”

Most artists I meet want press. Does this sound like you? If you’ve just released one of your first singles or EPs, you might have been looking around at all the big-name magazines – but have you ever considered small blogs?

Writer types like to categorize things; musician types like to defy the rules and use their creativity to create “genre bending works of art.”  When these two worlds clash, there ends up being a problem. 

I’m going to explain four generalized reasons as to why Target failed in Canada, and how bands planning their out-of-town tours can learn from them.

Today I want to focus on, from my experience and the way the industry is going, what good managers, labels and others are looking for in artists.

Alan then moved to Toronto, and All Day Breakfast was cooked up when Stefan crashed on his couch during a solo tour; they are a mix of indie folk and garage rock.


I’m already in the spring mindset. By that, I mean, ready for some changes that lead to the better. This list is called “17 Musician Resolutions for Spring 2017”

Are free digital downloads still a relevant way to create fans? You know what I’m talking about: the “sign up for our email list and receive a free track;” a track that’s also available in the iTunes Store.

The music reviewing blog, Ear To The Ground, humbly started between Greg Jones and his friend Casey Karger, going back and forth to share music with each other – both of them have a leaning towards folk, roots and indie rock.

Are you a shy extrovert? No, that’s not a contradiction. An extrovert gets energized by being around people. A shy one gets nervous jumping head-first into a large group at a party or networking event. Do you wish they would just come over and strike up a conversation with you instead?

“We are all about the live, festival vibes. We go down well there and get to wear crazy shit like tutu’s and cloud outfits. We love festivals too, so it’s win-win,” Simon continues. “We focus on bringing a party live so people want to see us.”

From February 1st-3rd, 2017, my hometown of Ottawa, Canada was host to the MEGAPHONO Music Showcase and Conference.

Underground music, much like that gorgeous cross-body in a high-end shop window, is a luxury product. You should enjoy yourself, and receive impeccable customer service.

Crystalena has, without a doubt, positive and sunny personality. Despite the cold, windy day in Ottawa, she’s all smiles – walking on air since her first official single, “Found,” was released the day before.

After all, it’s a lot less effort to keep a happy relationship (once again, friendship or otherwise) strong, than going to online every single day for a no-commitment hookup, and then having to repeat the process, and it’s probably a lot more fun and satisfying that way.

If you’ve got a big release or show coming up, you might have been looking around at blogs, podcasts, radio and, (gasp) even print media.