on Scientific Consensus Shows Covid-19 'Not Genetically Engineered', India Funding Vaccine Development: DBT Secretary By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 22:46:23 -0500 Ministry of Science and Technology's Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Dr Renu Swarup says that based on the latest WHO consensus, Covid-19 as a 'lab release' theory is likely to be false. Full Article
on NDMA Issues Guidelines For Restarting Manufacturing Industries After COVID-19 Lockdown, Says 'Don't Try to Achieve High Production Target' By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 23:00:26 -0500 The National Disaster Management Authority, which comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued guidelines for restarting manufacturing factories after the lockdown. Full Article
on Books of the week: From Vaasanthi's biography of Karunanidhi to Sonali Gupta's Anxiety, our picks By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 23:18:10 -0500 Our weekly roundup of books that should be on your radar. Full Article
on IAS Officer With Month Old Baby, Telangana Woman Who Rode 1,400 Km: Supermoms And Coronavirus Warriors By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 00:11:00 -0500 These mothers deserve a huge round of applause! Full Article
on IAS Officer With Month Old Baby, Telangana Woman Who Rode 1,400 Km: Supermoms And Coronavirus Warriors By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 00:11:50 -0500 These mothers deserve a huge round of applause! Full Article
on Consider 1st Week Post Lockdown as Trial: Govt on Industry Restart By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 02:06:38 -0500 Centre has issued fresh “guidelines for restarting manufacturing industries after lockdown”. Full Article
on Mizoram’s corona-free status due to ‘discipline’ of people: CM Pu Zoramthanga By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 02:10:38 -0500 Full Article
on Pathetic condition of Jammu-Srinagar NH leaves travellers fuming By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 02:19:32 -0500 Full Article
on AI flight from London lands with 329 passengers in Mumbai By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 03:24:26 -0500 Full Article
on COVID-19: Air India schedules 7 commercial flights to repatriate nationals from the US By in.news.yahoo.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 03:13:30 -0500 Full Article
on WWE 'Money in the Bank' 2020: Start Time, Betting Odds and How to Watch Online By www.newsweek.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:00:01 -0400 There are six confirmed matches on Sunday's card. Full Article
on Live American Sports Return to ESPN with Cornhole Competition, NASCAR Goes Live Next Week By www.newsweek.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:49:20 -0400 The Cornhole Mania 2020 doubles tournament broadcasted on ESPN noon, and the singles event will take place at 6 p.m. as some live sports begin making a comeback. Full Article
on Powerball Drawing Numbers For 05/09/20: Saturday Jackpot was $68 Million By www.newsweek.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:05:59 -0400 The Powerball jackpot for 05/09/20 was for $68 million, with a cash option worth $55.6 million. Here are the numbers. Full Article
on Ethiopia Says It Shot Down Coronavirus Aid Plane, Believing It Was On 'Suicide Mission' By www.newsweek.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 20:56:55 -0400 A Kenyan plane carrying humanitarian medical supplies to help aid the COVID-19 pandemic in Somalia was reportedly been shot down earlier this week by the Ethiopian army. Full Article
on Republicans Accuse Democrats of Trying to Deviate Cliffhanger California Special Election By www.newsweek.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 23:02:20 -0400 California Republicans might steal a rare Congressional seat during next week's special election, but Democrats could possibly parlay that back into a blue win during November's general election. Full Article
on Powerball Results, Numbers For 5/9/20: Did Anyone Win the $68 Million Jackpot on Saturday (Last) Night? By www.newsweek.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 03:33:55 -0400 The winning numbers in Saturday night's Powerball draw were 12, 18, 42, 48, and 65. The Powerball was 19 and the Power Play was 5X. Full Article
on Little Richard’s 10 Greatest Songs – and Some Iconic Covers By variety.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 20:32:05 +0000 No one can do a Little Richard composition like Little Richard. In the finest moments from the rock and roll pioneer — who died Saturday at the age of 87 — self-penned songs were as flamboyant as his appearance. Informed by his Georgian roots in the Pentecostal church and the nightlife business (tellingly, his dad […] Full Article News Bruce Springsteen little richard The Beatles
on Writers Guild Contract Negotiations With Studios Pushed Back a Week By variety.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 21:05:39 +0000 With no fanfare, Hollywood studios and leaders of the Writers Guild of America have moved back the start of masters contract negotiations a week to May 18. Representatives of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers were not immediately available for comment about the change, which was revealed Saturday. A WGA spokesman said, “It’s […] Full Article News Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers Writers Guild Of America
on Elon Musk Threatens to Sue Alameda County, Relocate Tesla Over Shelter-in-Place Disagreement By variety.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 22:02:56 +0000 Tesla CEO Elon Musk is threatening to sue San Francisco’s Alameda County and move the company out of California over the county’s strict shelter-in-place rules. Musk went on Twitter Sunday to express his disagreement with the county’s decision not to let certain businesses reopen, despite other areas of the state allowing it. On Friday, California […] Full Article News Elon Musk Tesla
on Guy Fieri Raises More Than $20 Million for Restaurant Workers Affected by Coronavirus By variety.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 22:57:11 +0000 The Mayor of Flavortown is giving back to restaurant workers around the country. Guy Fieri has helped raise more than $20 million by partnering with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, he announced in an interview with TMZ. He and the organization have been sending restaurant workers $500 grants through the newly created Restaurant Employee […] Full Article News Guy Fieri
on Alec Baldwin’s Donald Trump Sends Off the Class of 2020 in ‘SNL At Home’ Finale (Watch) By variety.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 03:47:34 +0000 Actors, writers, musicians and even former president Barack Obama will be taking part in virtual graduation ceremonies as the Class of 2020 is still under stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and on “Saturday Night Live’s” “At Home” finale, the NBC late-night sketch series got in on the ceremonial event as well. Alec Baldwin […] Full Article News Alec Baldwin Saturday Night Live
on These 31 Rooms Will Blow Your Mind. A One Way Ticket To Any Of These, Please? By viralnova.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 01:31:15 +0000 This takes 'dream home' to an all new level. Wow. Full Article Culture
on How An Abusive Father Ruined His Son’s Life. And What His Daughter Did About It. By viralnova.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 01:31:15 +0000 This is the most heartbreaking, important thing I've ever written about. Full Article Culture
on After Putting Paint On His Hand, This Artist Does Something Incredible By viralnova.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 01:33:54 +0000 How cool is that? Full Article Culture
on Here’s What Happened At The Nazi Concentration Camp For Women That Time Forgot By viralnova.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 01:33:54 +0000 History has all but forgotten them. Full Article Culture
on India sends medical assistance to five friendly nations By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-10T13:41:10+05:30 "Responding to their requests for assistance in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, India has sent Indian Naval Ship Kesari to Maldives, Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros and Seychelles, carrying on board two medical assistance teams, consignments of Covid related essential medicines and essential food items," the MEA said in a statement. Full Article
on Lockdown brings change in buying behaviour, more older people hop onto digital tech: Survey By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-10T13:37:18+05:30 The study also found that COVID-19 has helped in forming an opinion for pushing the 'Make in India' agenda, with 42 per cent believing that "there is an active and deliberate attempt by China to spread COVID across the world for economic gains" which has led to a strong anti-China sentiment. Full Article
on Tweet Buster: MSME stimulus & RIL's peanut valuation By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-10T12:45:45+05:30 Will extra taxes on fuel and alcohol be used to bring relief to the economy? Full Article
on Q4 earnings, macro data among 7 factors steering mkt this wk By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-10T09:47:22+05:30 After an extended period of lockdown, economic stimulus is badly needed. Full Article
on Honey Jam: Fostering Canadian Female Artists By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 20:11:02 +0000 Recognizing a need to develop new and valuable opportunities for female performing artists and music industry professionals, Ebonnie Rowe launched Honey Jam back in 1995 as an artist showcase and professional development program dedicated entirely to female performers. In the years since, she and her collaborators have worked tirelessly to encourage more women to step up and over the barriers limiting their potential and empowered them with the tools, knowledge, and skills to do so. This week, Ebonnie joins us to talk about the 2019 edition of Honey Jam, the progress we've made as an industry in generating representation and opportunities for women and other marginalized groups, and more. Then, Toronto-based artist Denver Haylee joins us to talk about her experience at Honey Jam 2018 and the progress she's made navigating the industry since. We also get into some of the challenges facing women - specifically women of colour - in Canada and share some ideas on how those can be overcome individually and collectively. If you're in or around Toronto, mark your calendar - the 2019 Honey Jam Concert happens Thurs., Aug. 22 at the Mod Club. Full Article
on Bruce Cockburn on His New Album & Accidental Career By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 20:54:37 +0000 “I’ve never thought in terms of a ‘career.’ I’m uncomfortable with the word. I don’t use it because I’ve never approached what I do that way." One of the greatest Canadian songwriters of the last five decades, Bruce Cockburn, joins us on this week's podcast. An inductee into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and member of the Order of Canada, Bruce is about to release his 34th (!) album, which is an all-instrumental collection entitled Crowing Ignites. In this wide-ranging conversation, Mike and Bruce chat about his earliest years as a songwriter and performer in Massachusetts and Ottawa, the first song he wrote that he knew was good, the generational crossover in his audience, his friendships and partnerships with his long-time producer Colin Linden and manager Bernie Finkelstein, songwriting (of course), and a bunch more. Full Article
on The Decline of Newspaper Arts Sections & What It Means for Musicians By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 18:00:00 +0000 For our feature interview, Mike catches up with Ben Rayner (22:40), the long-time music writer and critic at the Toronto Star. He’s easily one of the best music writers in Canada and it’s obvious that his love of music, and writing about it, is as strong as ever. As local newspapers disappear and even the big newspapers like the Globe & Mail and National Post diminish their arts coverage and move music journalists into other beats, Ben is among the last of a dying breed. Mike and Ben chat about changing nature of music journalism in Canada and the decline of music coverage in newspapers and then get into what impact this could have on artists and the country’s music industry. But before we chat with Ben, we also meet up with Charlie Wall-Andrews (2:48), the executive director of the SOCAN Foundation. Charlie fills us in all the various grants and programs that the SOCAN Foundation has available to artists. Then she and Mike discuss the concept of corporate social responsibility, which is an area of particular expertise for Charlie, and how it applies to the music industry. www.socanfoundation.ca. Full Article
on Sandy Graham on Living One of the Most Interesting Careers in the Music Business By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 17:00:00 +0000 On today’s podcast, we have Sandy Graham, the woman who has had maybe the most diverse and interesting career in the Canadian music business. Sandy is currently the owner and editor-in-chief of Cashbox Canada, but over her roughly 40 years in the industry, going back to when she was a teenager, she has been involved in nearly every segment of this industry and has been a true trailblazer. She began in music retail, before being one of the first women to work at a major label in Canada. She’s been a radio music director, a venue owner – including of the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto – a music journalist, and she’s even a choreographer, having choreographed the first ever halftime show at the Sky Dome. Sandy is also an artist manager and festival organizer. Like we said, she’s been involved in everything and we’ve wanted to have her on the podcast for a while to tell her story and share some of the insights she has gained along the way. Full Article
on Do the Drake & Katy Perry Lawsuits Mean It's Open Season on Songwriters? By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:46:57 +0000 Sarah Falzon, a Toronto-based entertainment lawyer with Taylor Oballa Murray Leyland LLP, joins us to chat about the recent slew of copyright infringement lawsuits hitting pop stars, including Drake and Katy Perry, as well as Taylor Swift, Sam Smith, and Ed Sheeran. As Sarah says, it seems like the floodgates have opened in the wake of the infamous “Blurred Lines” conflict in which the estate of Marvin Gaye successfully sued Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams for copying the “feel” and “sound” of Gaye’s 1977 song, “Got to Give It Up.” We discuss the details of the newer lawsuits that make them interesting and whether we really have entered a riskier era for songwriters. Sarah also explains if the U.S. lawsuits have any bearing on Canadian songwriters and the relevant differences between Canadian and American copyright law. Full Article
on StopGap on Tour - Making a Difference While on the Road By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:03:46 +0000 Tim Moxam has partnered with Toronto's StopGap Foundation, which builds ramps for community spaces to increase accessibility, and launched StopGap on Tour. Moxam collaborated with some fellow songwriters and crafters to build a series of special-edition StopGap ramps, pre-ordered and spec'd to accommodate the needs of non-accessible venues, cafes, record stores, and other community hubs that Moxam would be visiting on his recent East Coast tour. Hear about this cool initiative, how you can get involved for the future, and some of the peripheral benefits that come with it. We also chat with Michael "Wanz" Wansley, who spent his life as a working musician before a song he featured on from a local rapper blew up into a global phenomenon. The song was "Thrift Shop" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, with Wanz's distinctive voice featured prominently in the chorus. That led to a whirlwind couple years for Wanz, allowing him to fulfill a lot of his childhood dreams, before the song receded in the public consciousness and he had to figure out life after sudden and short-lived commercial success. In this inspiring conversation, Wanz discusses life before, during, and after "Thrift Shop" and how it changed his thinking about fame and success in music. Full Article
on After PledgeMusic, Is Crowdfunding Still a Viable Option for Artists? By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 22:33:27 +0000 Dave Cool, the director of artist and industry outreach at Bandzoogle, joins us to discuss the bankruptcy of popular crowdfunding site PledgeMusic and his company's subsequent move into the space. Bandzoogle is a Canadian company that operates globally and is known for its suite of website-building services aimed specifically at musicians. In June, Bandzoogle announced it was launching a crowd funding platform as part of its subscription services. That announcement, not coincidently, corresponded with the bankruptcy of PledgeMusic. Through the previous two years, PledgeMusic suffered a slow death, plagued by missed payments to artists and accusations of misspending by management, which raised many questions about the viability of the crowd funding model itself. So, with Dave, we get into the weeds about PledgeMusic’s collapse and why Bandzoogle thinks it has a better business model for it. Full Article
on The Awesome Music Project Canada: Songs of Hope & Happiness By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:23:43 +0000 The healing power of music is at the heart of The Awesome Music Project Canada: Songs of Hope & Happiness, which features intimate stories from Canadians of all walks of life - including Sarah McLachlan, Michael Buble, astronaut Chris Hadfield, Olympian Madeleine Thien, and NHL star Theo Fleury - on how music changed their lives. Rounding out the book are descriptions of the neurological research confirming that music is good for us and why. Robert tells us about the origins of the project, some of his favourite stories shared in it, the research the project will fund, and a lot more. Proceeds from The Awesome Music Project Canada will go to music and mental health research, starting with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital and one of the world's leading research centres. www.theawesomemusicproject.com. Full Article
on Saint Asonia on Music, Mental Health & More By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 19:17:12 +0000 Cousins Adam and Cale Gontier of Saint Asonia join Mike to discuss their new sophomore album, Flawed Design. Hailed as a “supergroup" since dropping their self-titled debut in 2015 (Saint Asonia’s members have been in Three Days Grace, Staind, Art of Dying, Thornley, and more), Adam discusses early expectations for the group, songwriting, and how two significant life moments – the birth of his first child and entering rehab – influenced the new record. They also discuss mental health for musicians and whether the industry should provide more support. We then finish with an exclusive acoustic performance of their new song “The Hunted.” Before that, we chat with critically-acclaimed East Coast singer-songwriter Dave Sampson about his new EP, All Types of Ways. We discuss his life and career in the five years between his widely-praised debut LP in 2014 and this new project, navigating the music industry, his friendship and creative partnership with fellow Nova Scotian and Nashville hitmaker Gordie Sampson, and more. Full Article
on 60 Minutes on 6-Strings - Wide Mouth Mason, Stephen Fearing & Linda Manzer By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 02:49:47 +0000 Mike recently spent an afternoon in the workshop of one of Canada’s top luthiers, Linda Manzer, for a fun chat with her and one Canada’s top singer-songwriters, Stephen Fearing (Blackie & The Rodeo Kings). Together, they talk guitars (obviously), the role the instrument plays in their respective careers and personal lives, share some interesting stories, and get into the new custom Cowpoke guitar that Linda had just presented to Stephen. After the interview, Stephen gives the first-ever performance on the custom guitar. Plus, contributor Hal Rodriguez recently spoke with Wide Mouth Mason's Shaun Verreault on the band's new album,I Wanna Go with You, and the lap steel's central role in its composition. In this brief snippet, Shaun explains how he found and developed a fondness for the instrument. Check out the full Q&A at https://shorttakes.canadianmusician.com/wide-mouth-mason/ http://canadianmusician.com Full Article
on AEMCON & The State of Electronic Music in Canada By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 03:57:01 +0000 AEMCON - the Alberta Electronic Music Conference - is Canada's largest professional gathering of electronic music industry insiders, bringing together those who want to learn, teach, inspire, connect, and dance. Five days of panels, workshops, and night events will showcase 125-plus artists and speakers, with over 3,000-plus attendees expected. The fourth edition of AEMCON takes place in Calgary from Nov. 13-17, 2019, and we've got Co-Founder Andrew Williams and Marketplace Coordinator Tyler Brown on the show to talk about the event and its unique programming streams like Addiction and Recovery, the DIY Feminist Resistance, and Dance Music as an LGBTQ Art Form. Then, we get into the state of electronic music in Alberta and Canada, identify some incoming trends that may inform future editions, and more. Full Article
on The Flyer Vault: 150 Years of Toronto Concert History By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 19:37:45 +0000 For today's episode, Mike had a chance to sit down for a lively, fascinating, and fun conversation with Daniel Tate and Rob Bowman, authors of the brilliant new book The Flyer Vault: 150 Years of Toronto Concert History. Covering from the mid-1800s all the way to 2000, the book offers a comprehensive and incredibly interesting history of Toronto’s live music scene, all illustrated with images from Daniel’s massive collection of concert flyers spanning over a century – from minstrel troupes to Notorious B.I.G.’s only Toronto show, which almost caused a riot. If you have any interest in the history of popular music, you’ll love this fun conversation. http://canadianmusician.com Full Article
on Holy F*** on Deleter & A Convo on the Art of Music Videos By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:55:34 +0000 Holy F** frontman Brian Borcherdt joins us to talk about Deleter*, the band's brand-new record that dives further down the rabbit hole at the intersection of technology and humanity. We talk about the evolution of their hybrid sound, how the various members' work playing in and producing other projects advances what they do collectively, and a lot more. Then, Mike has a fun and fascinating chat with Prism Prize Founder Louis Calabro about the industry and art of music videos. They talk about how the whole purpose of a music videos has evolved from the days of MTV and MuchMusic to the YouTube era, the democratization of video making, what makes for a good music vid, and more. This episode is sponsored by Bandzoogle. Go to Bandzoogle.com to try it free for 30 days, and be sure to use the promo code “CMPOD” to get 15% off the first year of any subscription. https://bandzoogle.com/?pc=cmpod http://canadianmusician.com Full Article
on One-of-a-Kind Collabs: A Canadian Country Girl & An All-American Reject By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:16:12 +0000 For her latest single, "Say Too Much," on-the-rise Canadian country singer/songwriter Karli June teamed up with an unlikely ally in pop/rock producer and All-American Rejects keyboardist Scott Chesak. But while Chesak's success as a songwriter and producer largely stems from projects with the likes of Panic! at the Disco and Weezer, his first foray into country has been quite fruitful. Andrew speaks with both artists about how they first came together, what drew Karli to the song despite the demo being straight-up pop, how the song evolved during their sessions, and lessons learned for both the emerging singer and touring vet throughout the process. PLUS, because it's #BellLetsTalk Day, we're re-airing Mike's interview with Royal Mountain Records' Menno Versteeg from this past summer about the label's mental health fund and why musicians are particularly vulnerable to mental health struggles. Check out Mike's feature on Music's Mental Health Crisis at: http://canadianmusician.com/features This episode is sponsored by Bandzoogle. Try it free for 30 days and use the promo code “CMPOD” to get 15% off the first year of any subscription. https://bandzoogle.com/?pc=cmpod Full Article
on One-of-a-Kind Collabs: Glass Tiger Goes Electronic with Pineo & Loeb By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:54:49 +0000 Canadian rock icons Glass Tiger and high-energy EDM duo Pineo & Loeb recently collaborated on a re-imagined version of the former's "This Is Your Life," featuring guest vocals from Matt Mays. Glass Tiger's Alan Frew and P&L's Mitch Pineo join us this week to share what initially brought them together, why they each wanted to work with the other, how the track was recorded and assembled, and more. Plus, get an exclusive scoop on their next collab: a fresh take on one of The Beatles' best-known songs with Frew once again on lead vocals. Plus, Andrew and Mike share SOCAN's preliminary data from 2019 and a slew of submission opportunities to perform at high-profile music festivals throughout 2020. http://canadianmusician.com This episode is sponsored by Bandzoogle. Try it free for 30 days and use the promo code “CMPOD” to get 15% off your first year of any subscription. https://bandzoogle.com/?pc=cmpod Full Article
on Diggstown & How Music Enhances the Onscreen Experience By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 23:16:30 +0000 This week, we bring you a fun and interesting chat with Floyd Kane, the creator and writer of the CBC series Diggstown. Floyd and Mike chat about the use of music as a storytelling and emotional device in TV, how and when music comes into the TV writing process, how songs are chosen for the show, and some of the great independent Canadian artists whose music is featured in Diggstown. http://canadianmusician.com This episode is sponsored by Bandzoogle. Try it free for 30 days and use the promo code “CMPOD” to get 15% off your first year of any subscription. https://bandzoogle.com/?pc=cmpod Full Article
on COVID-19's Impact on the Live Music Sector By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:51:56 +0000 Here's hoping everyone is holding up while holed up. On today's show, we bring you a candid conversation with Erin Benjamin, the president and CEO of the Canadian Live Music Association, discussing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the association's members and wider concert industry in Canada. Let's be clear: the situation is dire, and there's up-to-date data to prove it; however, the CLMA is working hard by advocating the government to recognize and help the industry through these hardships and has been making inroads. We get into these and other efforts the association is spearheading, including collaborations with fellow music industry stakeholders, and share tips on how anyone listening can take action. http://canadianmusician.com This episode is sponsored by Bandzoogle. Try it free for 30 days and use the promo code “CMPOD” to get 15% off your first year of any subscription. https://bandzoogle.com/?pc=cmpod Full Article
on Cadence Weapon & Hua Li from The Banff Centre & An URGNT Initiative By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 02:52:21 +0000 This week, we bring you a special conversation with rap innovators Cadence Weapon, aka Rollie Pemberton, and Hua Li, aka Peggy Hogan, from the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. The two were part of the 20-day Banff International Songwriter Residency as a mentor and participant, respectively, and we dive into their experience, talk about the value of collaboration and idea-sharing, wax on the concept of "Canadian music," and more. Plus, shortly after Canada started taking COVID-19 seriously in mid-March, a group of Toronto creatives launched a livestreaming initiative called URGNT. The idea was to broadcast sessions with a diverse array of artists from empty Toronto venues, ensuring every stakeholder would receive some compensation for their work at a time they'd really need it. We speak with co-founder Mark Marczyk about how everything came together. http://canadianmusician.com This episode is sponsored by Bandzoogle. Try it free for 30 days and use the promo code “CMPOD” to get 15% off your first year of any subscription. https://bandzoogle.com/?pc=cmpod Full Article
on Music in a Dangerous Time - Pondering the Future of the Industry By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 01:29:50 +0000 Veteran concert promoter, writer, broadcaster, artist manager, and TV producer Steve Warden joins us to discuss and flesh out some of the ideas he proposes in an open letter published by FYI Music News. The piece ponders on how musicians and the music industry can move forward during and after the COVID-19 shutdowns. We chat about the flood of free virtual concerts and subsequent concerns about devaluing artists’ performances, what a virtual tour could look like, what the industry needs to start putting in motion, and more. http://canadianmusician.com Full Article
on One-of-a-Kind Collabs: Shawn Desman & Tebey Are RadioClub By www.canadianmusicianpodcast.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:43:00 +0000 RadioClub is the brainchild of lifelong friends Shawn Desman and Tebey - two music industry vets with a long list of international achievements to their names. We get into what inspired this new collaborative project, why they chose to cover Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" for their first single, the parallels between pop and country compositions, and more. Also on the pod is Dre Pao - an artist, TV and podcast host, and social media consultant who also helps young artists develop their own music careers. Mike talks to Dre about how artists can take advantage of prominent social media platform TikTok to engage with fans and boost their profile. http://canadianmusician.com Full Article
on Obama slams Trump coronavirus response as 'absolute chaotic disaster' By www.washingtontimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:01:11 -0400 Former President Barack Obama slammed the Trump administration's coronavirus response as an "an absolute chaotic disaster." Mr. Obama's comments came Friday night while privately talking to ex-members of his administration. A tape of the conversation was leaked to Yahoo News, which first reported the former president's comments Saturday morning. He ... Full Article