CMRRA

Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency

SPOTLIGHT: From radio to rights, CMI co-founder Vel Omazic is dedicated to helping artists develop a sustainable career

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By Tabassum Siddiqui Like so many of his colleagues in the music industry, Vel Omazic’s path to a career in music started out as an infatuation with great songs. While growing up in Hamilton, Ont., Omazic – now executive director of the Canadian Music Incubator (CMI), an artist-development non-profit – was constantly tuning in to […]

Writers on Track Featuring Tyler Shaw

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Tyler Shaw is a multi-platinum-selling artist, songwriter, music producer, and is a self-published songwriter at CMRRA under Aisle 13 Inc. His music has been nominated for multiple JUNO Awards, and he has opened for massive international artists, including Shawn Mendes and Alessia Cara, and toured with Selena Gomez. Tyler’s viral rendition of GAYLE`s No. 1 […]

Front of House with Ben Denomme

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This month’s Front of House is Ben Denomme. Ben started his CMRRA journey as an intern through the Music Business Program at Humber College and has since become our Licensing and Distribution Operations Coordinator. His role focuses on licensing products for labels, coordination of work across multiple departments, and special projects. In 2020, you started your CMRRA journey […]

SPOTLIGHT: From drummer to publisher, Kim Temple’s unconventional path to success

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By Isabelle Speerin Not many people can effortlessly balance three jobs in the music industry and remain sane at the end of each week, but music industry veteran, Kim Temple, is one who can. Regardless of which hat she’s wearing publisher, sync queen, or mentor – Kim’s passion for the industry stems from a single […]

Front of House with Ashley Hackett

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This month’s Front of House is Ashley Hackett, Online Licensing Administrator at CMRRA. When she’s not busy updating musical works or providing support for royalty processing, you can spot her at Toronto Blue Jays games, indulging in baking, or unleashing her creativity through crafting using her Cricut machine. More recently, she had the fortunate opportunity to […]

Writers on Track Featuring Joel Stouffer

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Joel Stouffer is a Platinum-selling producer/songwriter signed to Sony Music Publishing Canada and a part of the JUNO award-winning group Dragonette. He recently co-wrote and co-produced the #1 US Dance single “Whitney” by Rêve and received a Gold record for his work on “Princesses Don’t Cry” by CARYS. What’s your favorite part of the songwriting […]

SPOTLIGHT: Canadian country star Dean Brody’s career is fueled by the power of great songwriting – and maintaining control over his own catalogue

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By Tabassum Siddiqui Over his 15-year career, Canadian country singer-songwriter Dean Brody has been racking up number-one hits with tracks like “Bring Down the House” and “Where’d You Learn How to Do That?”, but he never dreamed of becoming a country star back when he was a little boy growing up in small-town British Columbia […]

Writers on Track Featuring Kelly Archer

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This month we feature Anthem Entertainment writer Kelly Archer. Her songs have been recorded by Reba, Brett Young, Tricia Yearwood, Eli Young Band, Dustin Lunch, Jo Dee Messina, Montgomery Gentry, Justin Moore, Cassadee Pope, Chris Lane, and many more. In 2017 Kelly celebrated her first No.1 song with Brett Young’s “Sleep Without You.” Her second followed […]

Front of House with Tayler Dobney

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This month’s Front of House is Tayler Dobney, Online Licensing and Claims Administrator at CMRRA. After graduating from Fanshawe College’s Music Industry Arts program, Tayler began her career at CMRRA. She takes pride in knowing that her work contributes to ensuring that royalties reach the rightful publishers and songwriters. Congratulations on 8 years at CMRRA. You have […]

SPOTLIGHT: Three decades after starting Honey Jam, PhemPhat Entertainment founder Ebonnie Rowe remains a steadfast champion of women in music

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By Tabassum Siddiqui While Honey Jam is now well-known in the Canadian music industry for their famous alums such as Nelly Furtado, Melanie Fiona, Jully Black, Haviah Mighty and many more, it’s sometimes hard for founder Ebonnie Rowe to believe the annual showcase of all-female talent has been running for nearly 30 years. Even though […]