Music Biz Headlines: Diljit Dosanjh Meets Justin Trudeau, The Reklaws Look South

Justin Trudeau Meets Diljit Dosanjh, Cheers for Him Like a Superfan

Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh got the chance to meet a huge fan ahead of his sold-out show in Toronto on Saturday, and it happened to be none other than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. – Daily Hive

Canadian Musicians Look to ‘America’s Got Talent,’ Other TV Contests for Career Boost

When Canadian country duo The Reklaws appeared on an episode of “America’s Got Talent” last month, some fans were confused. – Alex Goudge, Canadian Press

Remembering the Toronto Music Exec Who Helped Shape the Careers of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen

Artists as diverse as Van Morrison, Thin Lizzy and the Marshall Tucker Band were touched by Mary Martin’s expertise. – Nick Krewen, Toronto Star

Documentary Planned on Legendary London Music Venue Call the Office

Even before he was old enough to be allowed in, Londoner Sean Stanley says he was well aware Call the Office was the place to be if you loved rock music. – Jonathan Juha, London Free Press

Trudeau Booed at Rolling Stones Concert. Why Mick Jagger Probably Wasn't Praising PM

Mick Jagger mentioned the Trudeau family while speaking to the crowd at a Vancouver concert, which brought forth a wave of boos. – Mohit Sharma, Postmedia

Turn Up The Music

Music education can enhance brain function and development, and as neuroscience research shows, has a long list of positive benefits for young people. Yet, music has been relegated to the back of the line of what is and is not important to teach today. Jeffrey Martin, Hamilton City Magazine

Fresh Tracks: New albums from Von Bieker, Sparrow Blue, Rachel Gleddie and Jordyn Rayne

The latest in new music from local Edmonton artists. – Chad Huculak, Edmonton Journal

Hot Docs President Departs Beleaguered Arts Organization Less Than One Year After Taking Role

Marie Nelson has presided over a tumultuous era for the not-for-profit arts organization, which restructured its board of directors last month and shuttered its flagship Toronto cinema for the summer.– Barry Hertz, Globe and Mail

‘Come from Away’ Begins Rehearsals For New Toronto Production

This upcoming run at the Royal Alexandra Theatre marks the third professional production of ‘Come from Away’ in the city. – Joshua Chong, Toronto Star

International

Rock Stars React to Shooting of Donald Trump

Rock stars have reacted to last night's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump with a mixture of shock, sadness and anger. Trump was shot in the ear while delivering a speech at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania. – Ultimate Classic Rock

Spotify is Introducing Comments to Its Podcasts: Are Music Tracks Next?

In its 18 years of existence, Spotify hasn’t had a comments section to go with its music tracks. Now that’s about to change – at least when it comes to podcasts hosted on Spotify. – Daniel Tencer, Music Business News

Grammy Museum to Launch K-Pop Exhibit Celebrating Hybe, Featuring BTS, LE SSERAFIM Artifacts

The Grammy Museum will soon launch its first full-floor K-pop exhibit as part of its continuing initiative to explore the music, culture, technology, fandom and business behind Korean pop music. – Maria Sherman, Associated Press

Lenzo Yoon is Leaving South Korea-Headquartered Entertainment Giant HYBE at the End of 2024.

The exec most recently held the title of Co-CEO of HYBE America, a role he shared with Scooter Braun until January 2023, when the latter exec became sole CEO of HYBE America. – Music Business Worldwide

A Tour of the Live Music Landscape

Taking the temperature of the live marketplace at this moment is a complicated matter. Overall grosses are up, but average attendance dipped nearly 15% and average grosses dropped by nearly 7%. – Hits Daily Double

Song of the Summer 2024: Writers Pick Their Tracks of the Season

From Sabrina Carpenter to Kendrick Lamar, Guardian writers pick out the songs that will be soundtracking their barbecues for the summer. – The Guardian