Amid tariffs and '51st state' remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump, this year's Junos reflected a distinct Canadian pride. But how did it meet the moment?
Sum 41 and The Beaches also won at this year’s show, which celebrated Canadian nationalism at a time when the country faces tariffs and threats of annexation.
Frank Briegmann says UMG’s “artist-centric” streaming model and "Streaming 2.0” tiered pricing will drive industry growth.
Also this week: The Indigenous Music Office introduces 10 participants in its inaugural Cultural Cadence Mentorship, plus Universal Music Canada names co-heads of A&R.
The appointment comes as part of Sony Music Latin Iberia's newly-announced organizational structure for operations in Brazil.
Industry experts fear budget cuts will further damage a sector already struggling from years of underfunding and complex issues surrounding generative AI.
Looking to emulate South Korea’s K-pop juggernaut, the island nation’s music industry is banding together to take its pop music global.
IFPI recently identified MENA as the world's fastest growing region for music sales.
The CMA says that are investigating whether Ticketmaster breached consumer protection law during the sale.
Also in Canadian music news this week, the IFPI Global Report touts revenue growth in the market and the Canadian Country Music Association adds a new category.
