Music Biz Headlines: Indigenous Artists on Reconciliation, Tom Cochrane on Songwriters Hall of Fame

‘Artists are Taking Control of Their Stories’: Indigenous Musicians Reflect on the State of Reconciliation

Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Tia Wood, Susan Aglukark and others have shared a songs to mark the National Day Of Truth and Reconciliation. The subject of reconciliation has become an important theme in Indigenous art and music. – Richie Assaly, Toronto Star

Tom Cochrane Terms Induction Into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame his ‘Most Poignant’ Accolade Yet

I’ve never been terribly fond of the label, ‘rocker Tom Cochrane.’ I’ve always considered myself a singer-songwriter in the strong Canadian tradition. As far as these accolades go, this one, along with the Order of Canada, is the most poignant for me." –Brad Wheeler, Globe and Mail

Alex Wolff Channelled his Love of Leonard Cohen’s Work Into ‘So Long, Marianne’ Role

For Alex Wolff, portraying legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen required a deep dive into the poet’s early works and learning new guitar skills. – Alex Goudge, Canadian Press

“The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal” Dives Deep Into the Story of Canada’s Greatest-Ever Band

The Tragically Hip rewrote the rules on what it means to be a successful Canadian band. Because the story is so much larger and more important than the history of one band, Mike Downie knew the magnitude of the job going into The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal. – Mike Usinger, Georgia Straight

Shawn Mendes Announces Intimate Show In Toronto This November

Shawn Mendes has announced a special performance at Toronto's Massey Hall on November 25 where he will will play the entirety of his new album, Shawn. – iHeartRadio

Amid Diddy Allegations, Resurfaced Video Shows Justin Bieber Promising to 'Protect' Billie Eilish from Music Industry

'I don’t want her to go through anything I went through. I don’t wish that upon anybody.' – Mark Daniell, Postmedia

Michael Bublé’s ‘The Best Of Bublé’ is an Overdue Dive into His Electrifying Work

For Michael Bublé aficionados, “The Best of Bublé” is a gift — a celebration of the Canadian singer’s best work, with a couple previously unreleased songs thrown in. – Martina Inchingolo, Associated Press

Crank up the Volume for Loud Music Awards

In 2021, Dag Aymont, the longtime musician and concert promoter from Portage la Prairie decided to hold up a megaphone to help amplify the noise by co-founding the Manitoba Loud Music Awards. This year's edition, the biggest yet, featured Calgary metal five-piece Osyron and Montreal’s Voivod as co-headliners. – Ben Waldman, Winnipeg Free Press

Canada’s Got Talent Returns to Niagara Falls with Shania Twain

Shania Twain will be among the judges when “Canada’s Got Talent” starts filming its fourth season at Niagara Fallsview Casino in October. Filming for the show’s fourth season starts Oct. 22 at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino. – John Law, Niagara Falls Review

International

TikTok ‘Walked Away’ From Talks With Merlin. Now Songs by Nirvana, Phoebe Bridgers & More May Leave the App

TikTok says it wants to enter "direct deals with Merlin members." Merlin reads it as TikTok "fragmenting" their membership to try to "minimize" licensing payments for indie music.– Kristin Robinson, Billboard

Warner Music Group is Shutting its TuneCore Rival, Level Music

TikTok Music isn't the only music platform to announce its closure this week. We have confirmed that Warner Music Group is shutting down Level Music, its digital distribution platform for self-releasing artists. WMG indicated it is pushing its resources to ADA, the major's independent label and artist services arm. – Music Business Worldwide

Before He Was Diddy: Covering Sean Combs’s First Scandal

Now held on a variety of criminal charges, the hip-hop star first made news when he organized a charity basketball game that ended in a deadly stampede. The tabloids raced to cover it. – Columbia Journalism Review

Stevie Nicks Releases Song Inspired by Fight for Abortion Rights: ‘Don’t Let Them Take Your Power’

Fleetwood Mac singer addresses American women in The Lighthouse, encouraging them to make a stand as abortion rights dominate US election campaigning. – MSN

YouTube and Performing Rights Organization SESAC Have Reached a License Agreement

The deal follows the news over the weekend that some music videos from several popular artists, including Adele, Kendrick Lamar, Nirvana, Bob Dylan, Green Day, Mariah Carey, and more, were blocked in the US. – MBW

Oasis is Coming to Town. If You Opt to go, Do You Need Ticket Insurance?

Given the band’s history of in-fighting and break-ups, some people online have jokingly asked: should I get ticket insurance? Here’s what you need to know if you’re feeling stressed about potential band drama derailing your plans between now and August. – Toronto Star