CMRRA

Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency

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Can I list multiple ISRCs on one work?

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 Yes.  Please input ISRCs into one cell, separated by a comma as shown in the example below, if they apply to the same Artist from the same row.  Otherwise, they should be listed vertically aligned with the associated Artist(s).

SPOTLIGHT: Me Gusta Music’s All-Female Team Leads the Charge in Nashville

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]