By Nick Krewen When the Copyright Board of Canada finally approved the first broadcast mechanical tariff for music publishers as proposed by the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA) in 2001, Lisa Freeman was among those who had been in the trenches working to support this goal. Freeman worked for Paul Audley & Associates Ltd., […]
Writers on Track Featuring Spek
Spek’s journey is a hip-hop fairy tale with a global twist. Raised in Montreal’s east end, he joined the group Dream Warriors as a teenager, just as their jazz-infused hits, “My Definition” and “Wash Your Face in My Sink”, were shaking up the scene. After signing a record deal and spending time on tour, Spek […]
A 50th Anniversary Reflection with Former CMRRA President David Basskin
By Kerry Doole As President and CEO of CMRRA from 1989 to 2013, David Basskin was at the helm of the agency for almost half of its existence. This was a turbulent and challenging era, given the radical changes in technology and in the music business, but it proved to be a highly successful period […]
Writers on Track Featuring Joce Reyome
This month’s Writers on Track features singer-songwriter Joce Reyome with CYMBA Music Publishing. Their debut single, Cross My Heart, was produced by award-winner Erin Costelo and recorded at Hillsound Studios. They followed up with Grateful, showcasing their signature bluesy sound, raw vocals, and evocative storytelling. Joce is currently recording their debut full-length album, set for […]
United for Success: Publishers Reflect on CMRRA’s Legacy
By Isabelle Speerin The Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA) has been a committed partner for the music publisher community over the past fifty years. In an interview, Gary Furniss of Sony Music Publishing and Jennifer Mitchell of Red Brick Songs discuss CMRRA’s achievements and future prospects. Both have been integral to the CMRRA Board […]
Writers on Track Featuring Josh Ramsay
This month, Writers on Track spotlights Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Josh Ramsay with Downtown Music Publishing. In addition to being the frontman of the multi-platinum band Marianas Trench, Ramsay is also renowned for co-writing and producing Carly Rae Jepsen’s global hit “Call Me Maybe”. His songwriting and production credits include work with Nickelback, 5 Seconds […]
CMRRA Announces 2024 Year-End Results and Looks Ahead to 50th Anniversary in 2025
TORONTO, Canada – The Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA), innovators in licensing and royalty administration for over 50 years, announced today the distribution of over $96 million in royalties to its music publisher and self-published songwriter clients for the 2024 fiscal year. “We’re proud to have distributed over $96 million in mechanical royalties in […]
Spotlight – Margaret McGuffin on CMRRA’s Legacy of Advocacy and Innovation
By Tabassum Siddiqui Few people are better poised to reflect on CMRRA’s 50th anniversary than Margaret McGuffin, who comes by her insights first-hand. Now Chief Executive Officer of Music Publishers Canada (MPC), McGuffin previously worked for CMRRA from 2014 to 2017, first as Vice-President, Strategy and Business Development, and then as Vice-President, Industry Relations and […]
Writers on Track Featuring Witch Prophet
Writers on Track features Toronto-based recording artist Witch Prophet with High Priestess Publishing. The singer-songwriter is known for her rich soundscapes of layered vocals, loops, raps, and harmonies set against hip-hop, jazz, and soul-inspired beats. Long-listed for the Polaris Music Prize in 2023, she uses storytelling to channel her experiences, emotions, and cultural heritage into […]
CMRRA at 50: Impact through Innovation and Building for the Future
By Isabelle Speerin Fifty years ago, a forward-thinking group of Canadian music publishers led by Pierre Gauthier, President of the Canadian Music Publishers Association (CMPA), laid the groundwork for the creation of an organization to oversee the licensing of musical reproduction rights in Canada. CMPA’s mission was to promote the interests of music publishers and […]
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