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 […]
SPOTLIGHT: From radio to rights, CMI co-founder Vel Omazic is dedicated to helping artists develop a sustainable career
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 […]
SPOTLIGHT: From drummer to publisher, Kim Temple’s unconventional path to success
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 Brittany Chin
June’s Front of House features Brittany Chin, CMRRA’s Quality Assurance Analyst. Brittany was the recipient of the Quality Assurance Developmental Opportunity, a program that supports professional growth within CMRRA. Learn about her behind-the-scenes work, passion for technology and how she came to work in the music industry. You just celebrated your 5-year anniversary of working […]
SPOTLIGHT: Industry legend, James Campbell, shares his path to publishing at Slaight Music
By Isabelle Speerin From jamming on the Festival Express to lifelong label executive, James Campbell is one of the industry’s most respected champions of emerging Canadian musical talent. A former artist himself, he spent his teenage years as frontman of the Spasstiks, a band who made a name for themselves in Toronto’s vibrant Yorkville music […]
SPOTLIGHT: Robyn Stewart shares her vision for a gender-diverse and equitable music industry
By Isabelle Speerin A recent World Economic Forum report reveals it’s going to take 132 years to close the gender gap. While that feels like a lifetime away, industry-veteran Robyn Stewart is not one to shy away from a challenge. Stewart is a familiar face to many in the music industry, particularly in Western Canada, […]
Front of House with Alexa Boyle
This month’s Front of House features CMRRA’s Communications & Industry Relations Coordinator, Alexa Boyle. Learn about her recent role switch, what she does in her spare time and her advice to women in the music industry. You just celebrated your 5th anniversary at CMRRA and recently switched roles from Copyright Administrator to Communications & […]
Front of House with Ryan Bulejsza
This month’s Front of House features CMRRA’s Ryan Bulejsza. Learn more about her role as Independent Label Liaison, being a member of CMRRA’s DEI committee, and her experiences working in the music industry. You’ve recently moved into the Independent Label Liaison role at CMRRA. Can you tell us about what this means? What is the most fulfilling […]
In House: Eric Cohen
This month’s In House article features Eric Cohen, CMRRA’s Quebec market liaison on the Communications and Industry Relations team. Learn more about Eric’s impressive history in the music industry and his passion for the Quebec industry. You recently joined the Communications and Industry Relations team at CMRRA as our Quebec market liaison. Can you tell […]
In House: Douglas Nowlan
This month, we chatted with Douglas Nowlan, CMRRA’s Project Manager. Learn more about his role at CMRRA, his outlook on the music industry, and the various bands he plays in. What is your day-to-day like working as CMRRA’s Project Manager? Project Management is, by definition, managing a change. To successfully manage change you often need […]
