Who is Jarrid Lee
Originally from St.Paul A.B Jarrid Curtis Lee Poitras is an award winning singer/songwriter and Indigenous Canadian Country Music Artist who resides in Saskatoon. What was life like growing up for Jarrid? Growing up in a small farming town Jarrid got an early start into music through his dad Rollie Poitras with the band “County […]
FIRST ALBUM FROM BARENAKED LADIES ALUMNUS IN MORE THAN FOUR YEARS SET FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 30
EXCELSIOR COMING FROM STEVEN PAGE – SEPTEMBER 30 On September 30, Steven Page will release Excelsior digitally; it’s his first solo album since 2018. The album on Page’s Fresh Baked Goods imprint will be available on CD November 11 with a 2-LP vinyl version out early in 2023. The album’s 11 tracks were composed and […]
5 Events In AB That You Won’t Want To Miss
We found 5 upcoming events in Alberta that you will not want to miss. Make sure to get your tickets ASAP! Robin Cisek is a Metis singer/ songwriter from the Edmonton area who creates melodic electro-pop with an alternative flair. On September 4th, you can catch her and 29 more artists hit the stage for […]
Secret Places of the Earth Releases New Album: Stormwalker
The Secret Places of the Earth is an Instrumental, Ambient Soundscape Project from composer and guitarist Barrett Klesko (All Else Fails, The Misfires, The Order of Chaos). “Stormwalker is a unique album for me in that I kind of didn’t write it. Each song on this album was improvised over layers of itself while, like […]
Macabre & Mysterious, Canadian Alt-Electronic Artist Rick Christian’s New “Contagious” Taunts & Teases Danger
While his previous single asked if you’ll “Dance With Death,” Canadian alt-electronic artist Rick Christian now gets up close and personal with more macabre-meets-music themes in this, his new single, “Contagious” — available now. No stranger to the thrill of horror-savvy songs that invite listeners into a dark realm of fantasy-meets-nightmare, “Contagious” is p
Should Musicians Give Their Producer Songwriting Credit?
A very common question I get asked by my musician friends and clients is whether they should give their producer songwriting credit on songs they’ve produced. This question brings up a key distinction to be drawn between the Songwriting Copyright and the Sound Recording Copyright. Record Points vs. Songwriting Points Rather than give their producer […]
Following a 13-Year Hiatus, Folk Singer/Songwriter Laura Brino Brings Audiences Back Home with New Album, No More Surprises — Eric Alper
Featuring Americana-roots sensibilities and solid songwriting, folk singer/songwriter Laura Brino returns after a 13-year hiatus with a new album, No More Surprises. Featuring a deep sense of maturity and grounding, it arrives alongside new single, “All I Need” — and both are available now. After two years of being isolated and learning how to come back together, [&hellip
Does TikTok Pay Musicians? — Kurt Dahl
Does TikTok Pay Musicians? The short answer: Yes.The long answer: Very little for most users. Let’s examine why. If TikTok Pays Musicians? How Does TikTok Pay You? Your music will generate royalties from both the master recording and the songwriting (publishing), as it does with any usage. If you are a member of a PRO […]
CANADIAN POP ARTIST MACKENZIE DAYLE SAYS “I’M GOOD, THANKS” IN SIZZLING NEW SINGLE
CANADIAN POP ARTIST MACKENZIE DAYLE SAYS “I’M GOOD, THANKS” IN SIZZLING NEW SINGLE Canada’s newest rising pop star Mackenzie Dayle continues to set the scene ablaze, lighting up screens and streams with her fiery new single, “I’m Good, Thanks” — available now! The Edmonton, Alberta-based artist’s new track is an ultra sexy love-letter to one’s sel
Can You Copyright a Drumbeat? -Kurt Dahl, Lawyer Drummer
In light of the many high profile plagiarism cases making headlines in the music business over the last few years (Lana Del Rey, Led Zeppelin, Robin Thicke, Sam Smith, etc.), it felt like the right time to examine the topic of songwriting from where we all sit: the drum throne. All of the above instances […]
