By Isabelle Speerin From a Montréal college radio station to a 30-year career in copyright, David Murphy is on a mission to ensure Canadian songwriters get their dues, one royalty cheque at a time. And while the origins of his career go back to his college days, it’s his deep curiosity and aptitude for calculated […]
Front of House with Noah Evans
This month’s Front of House highlights Noah Evans, Licensing and Royalties Administrator. His daily tasks are focused on processing licence requests for physical products, along with the related mechanical royalties, ensuring these are correctly paid to publishers and songwriters. Outside of work, Noah is a passionate record collector, inspired by his dad, and he shares […]
Writers on Track Featuring Lindsay Ell
This month’s Writers on Track features award-winning artist and songwriter Lindsay Ell with Concord Music Publishing. With a decade-long career marked by three #1 hit songs and a Platinum-certified single, Ell continues to evolve. Her latest single, “story i tell myself,” was released on October 4, and was soon followed by her EP love myself, […]
SPOTLIGHT: Me Gusta Music’s All-Female Team Leads the Charge in Nashville
By: Isabelle Speerin Trina Smith-Dort’s love of puzzles isn’t just a hobby. It’s a skill that helps her tackle the demands of Nashville’s competitive music community with ease. As the owner of the all-female independent publishing and record administration firm, Me Gusta Music, she’s always ready for the complex challenges that come with the territory. […]
Front of House with Emma Brown
Our Front of House feature this month is on Emma Brown, Online Licensing Administrator. Emma’s career at CMRRA began in 2006, right after she graduated from Fanshawe College’s Music Industry Arts program. Since then, her role has evolved alongside the music industry’s shift to digital platforms, and she values being part of a dedicated and […]
Writers on Track Featuring Begonia
This month’s Writers on Track spotlights the talented Canadian singer-songwriter Begonia, with Birthday Cake Media and Warner Chappell Music. Riding a wave of success, she’s earned JUNO and Polaris Prize nominations, and her latest EP, Open Swim, was released in July 2024. The EP captures the experience of navigating conflict and the sense of elation […]
SPOTLIGHT – Innovative solutions & services spell success for Downtown Music Publishing President Emily Stephenson
By Tabassum Siddiqui When Emily Stephenson was studying communications at university in Auburn, Alabama, the idea of entering the music business wasn’t even initially on her radar. “I didn’t really have the understanding of the multitude of professionals required to support the music industry – as a music fan, you don’t always think about what […]
Front of House with Alex Levy
Our Front of House feature this month is Alex Levy, our Senior Client Services Liaison. His role includes guiding new affiliates through the onboarding process, assisting clients with their inquiries, and ensuring publishers and songwriters receive their royalties. Outside of work, he is an avid vinyl collector with approximately 3,500 records. When he’s not spinning […]
Writers on Track Featuring Tenille Townes
Writers on Track features Tenille Townes, 15-time Canadian Country Music Award winner and rising star in the country music scene with Big Yellow Dog Publishing. Originally from Canada and now based in Nashville, Tenille is celebrated for her exceptional songwriting talent, crafting lyrics that resonate deeply and authentically with listeners. What’s your favorite part of […]
Copyright Reform Now
Together, we can make a difference, so creators and their business partners get paid. Copyright ensures that rights-holders receive a fair share of the revenues generated by their works. Unfortunately, the current framework has serious gaps. By fixing the Act we can ensure remuneration for our creators at no cost to the government. How you […]
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