Mark Ronson’s “Uptown Funk!” Hits Record-Making Status

From Billboard: Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk!," featuring Bruno Mars, hits hallowed ground atop the Billboard Hot 100: It reigns for a 10th week, joining the...

Canadian Arts/Media Job Posts For March 11, 2015

OLG has an opening for a Social Media Specialist responsible for executing OLG’s enterprise wide social media strategy. Tourism Abbotsford is looking to hire...

Watch Kanye West and John Legend Perform Gold Digger in 2003

A few months before The College Dropout was released, and a full two years before Late Registration received universal acclaim, Kanye West performed an...

Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase Announced

Today Republic Live, organizers of the Boots and Hearts Music Festival, announced their annual Emerging Artist Showcase, presented by SiriusXM Canada.  All emerging Canadian...

Rdio Becomes an Official Music Sponsor of the 2015 JUNO Awards

Today, The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts Sciences (CARAS) and Rdio (www.rdio.com) one of the world’s largest licensed music services, announced that it is...

Shad Joins Q on CBC Radio As Permanent Host

Q, CBC Radio One's award-winning daily arts, culture and entertainment program, will have a fresh feel and a unique voice starting April 20th when...

CEO of ASCAP on the need to reform how songwriters are paid

"Songwriters are the unsung heroes behind American music. Every song you hear comes from the heart and mind of a songwriter. Songwriters create the...

Dave Bidini on Canadian music’s weirdness

Dave Bidini, the lead singer of the now-defunct, boundary-pushing Rheostatics and the frontman of the still-at-it Bidiniband, has always been a bit of an...

Infographic: The Resurgence of Vinyl in Seven Graphics

In an era where digital dominates music consumption, 72 percent of vinyl buyers are 35 and under as fans flock to the format's "comforting...

Deitrick Haddon Signs To eOne Music And Partners To Create Christian Television Content

Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) has announced the signing of award-winning gospel singer turned reality star Deitrick Haddon. Also known for his hit producing...

‘DRAKE’S HOMECOMING: THE LOST FOOTAGE’ Coming to Select Cineplex Theatres

Grammy-Award winning, platinum-selling recording artist and multi-faceted entertainer Drake comes to the big screen for a special one-night concert event, "DRAKE'S HOMECOMING: THE LOST...

Dog Wants His Bed. There’s Only One Problem.

Sometimes the most infuriating opponents are the ones who don't care. http://youtu.be/bx67UQUwdas

Man Calls 4,000 Times. But Not For The Reason You Think.

Police tracked down a man who called 911 over 4,000 times in one week. Dispatchers were very upset over the false reports. They have...

Red Fang’s Road Manager On What Exactly He Does

Red Fang engages, year after year, in a seemingly deranged tour frequency — an estimated 50 times, both in North America and Europe, since...

Cocteau Twins’ Robin Guthrie on How Technology Affects His Songwriting

Technology in music, particularly with guitars and drum machines, has advanced so much over the years. How does that affect how you write songs...

Noel Gallagher on the state of the music industry

The artist used to drive the industry, but the industry reacted to Britpop, or whatever it was. And now bands go to the industry...