CMRRA

Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency

Writers on Track Featuring Simone Denny

by

JUNO Award-winning Simone Denny, with Red Brick Songs, is this month’s Writers on Track feature. Known for her chart-topping performances with groups like Love Inc., BKS, Belters Only, and Widelife, her dynamic vocals have propelled numerous beloved songs across the globe. What’s your favourite part of the songwriting process? I love the initial part of […]

Government Increases Canada Music Fund by $32 Million

by

Over the weekend, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, revealed a $32 million increase in the Canadian government’s investment in the Canada Music Fund. We welcome this funding as a promising start and applaud the government’s commitment to the Canadian music industry. This financial contribution is set to empower creators across the country, […]

Front of House with Karin Visser

by

This month’s Front of House features Karin Visser. After learning about CMRRA in a Music Law class, her interest led her to apply for and accept a position as a Royalty Administrator. Outside of work, she is also a singer-songwriter who enjoys performing despite battling performance anxiety. Additionally, she is the chair of CMRRA’s social […]

Writers on Track Featuring Skye Wallace

by

Singer-songwriter Skye Wallace with High Priestess Publishing excels at crafting melodies and memorable rock moments, showcasing her talent in every setting. Her powerful vocals and bold lyrics distinguish her as a standout songwriter. Currently, she is finalizing a full album due this fall. You can check out her new single What Is Real now. What’s […]

Collective of music associations and organizations urge Canadian Liberal government to keep their promise to increase Canada Music Fund.

by

The Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA) joins other music associations and organizations from across the country, both in the English and French markets, to write an open letter to The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, P.C., M.P. and The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, P.C., M.P. This collective represents thousands of Canadian artists, songwriters, record labels, artist managers, […]

Front of House with Denise Thomas

by

Denise Thomas is CMRRA’s Consultant for the Black Music Community. She is a representative and liaison to the community, aiming to educate songwriters on their reproduction rights. She is also an award-winning producer/artist/songwriter and has been mentored by Canadian hip-hop producer Boi 1da. You hold several roles in the music industry: songwriter, producer and performer. […]

Writers on Track Featuring TOBi

by

Born in Nigeria and now based in Canada, Warner Chappell Music’s TOBi is a renowned rapper, singer and songwriter celebrated for his 2020 release, Elements, Vol. 1. This album earned him a 2021 JUNO Award for Rap Recording of the Year. Additionally, TOBi’s subsequent work, Shall I Continue?, secured the JUNO for Rap Album/EP of […]

CMRRA calls on the federal government to adopt principles that prioritize the rights of music creators in AI regulation.

by

We represent Canada’s songwriters, composers, and music publishers as well as the organizations that support them, including the signatories listed above, known collectively as “ACCORD”. Together, ACCORD represents over 185,000 Anglophone and Francophone songwriters, composers and music publishers as our members. We write to address the emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems and the […]