Music Biz Headlines: Indigenous Artists on Reconciliation, Tom Cochrane on Songwriters Hall of Fame
Also featured this week: Alex Wolff on portraying Leonard Cohen, Shawn Mendes announces intimate Toronto show, and the trials of Diddy.
Tia Wood
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
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
'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 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
