SOCAN Music

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Not many people can tell a story that starts with Electric Circus and ends with the World Cup. ⚽️🏆

As Canada welcomes the world, Toronto producer and Canada Soccer’s Music Ambassador is helping bring together a soundtrack that reflects the country’s musical diversity. He talks about ‘What If It All Goes Right?’ - a project featuring everyone from , to and many more!❤️‍🔥

Toronto made. World Cup ready.

To read the full interview 👉 https://www.socanmagazine.ca/features/boi-1das-world-cup-vision/

06/11/2026

What happens when heartbreak, distance, and countless setbacks collide with undeniable creative chemistry? ✨

The story behind ‘Caity Gyorgy with Strings, Arranged and Conducted by Mark Limacher’ is one of resilience, fate, and a shared belief in the music. From grant rejections and personal upheaval to a stunning 35-piece orchestra. Discover how this ambitious, JUNO-nominated project finally came to life.

👉 https://www.socanmagazine.ca/features/how-fate-helped-caity-gyorgy-and-mark-limacher-make-an-ambitious-record/

06/11/2026

On May 28, , and .with.mi spoke at the panel “Music, AI, and the Future of Creativity”, sharing their experiences and defending their art and rights in the face of Artificial Intelligence! 🗣️

The message was clear: Music begins with humans and must be protected.

To learn more about discussions from the panel 👉 https://www.socanmagazine.ca/news/socan-on-the-hill-2026-talks-future-of-creativity-and-ai-advocacy/

06/10/2026

Some of the most important work in music happens behind the scenes through the organizations helping support artists, songwriters and the industry at large.

Here are some of the Billboard Canada Power Players supporting Canadian talent and helping them scale globally.

Une partie du travail le plus important dans le domaine de la musique s’effectue en coulisses, grâce aux organisations qui soutiennent les artistes, les auteurs-compositeurs et l’industrie dans son ensemble.

Le classement « Billboard Canada Power Players 2026 » met à l’honneur les dirigeants d’agences qui représentent des artistes de renom, créent des opportunités de concerts et aident les talents canadiens à s’imposer sur la scène internationale.

Découvre dès maintenant la liste complète des Billboard Canada Power Players, qui comprend notamment des dirigeants de Paquin Entertainment Group, The Feldman Agency et CAA, sur ca.billboard.com.

06/10/2026

✨Song of the Week✨

Grace of Arc - “Sides Of Me I’ve Never Met”

It can feel powerful to see other parts of a self, especially in the supportive reflection of someone else. There’s an increasingly popular therapeutic modality rooted in the belief a person has several — if sometimes contradictory — parts that make up who they are. Music is, as we know, an incredible way to explore such a kaleidoscopic way of being, giving voice to the parts we don’t always want people to know. That vulnerability is at the heart of Grace of Arc’s “Sides Of Me I’ve Never Met.”

To learn more and watch the full video 👉 https://www.socanmagazine.ca/song-of-the-week/socan-song-of-the-week-grace-of-arc-sides-of-me-ive-never-met/

06/05/2026

From a childhood bedroom in Gatineau to stages across Québec and Europe! 🔥

In just over a year, brothers & have gone from viral underground stars to one of Québec’s most talked-about musical acts. But beyond the rap anthems, they’re proving they’re much more than a movement - they are building a universe. ⭐️💫

To learn more 👉 https://www.socanmagazine.ca/features/kinji00-lb66-two-brothers-one-universe/

06/05/2026

From sharing a stage with Sabrina Carpenter and lending her voice to artists like Dua Lipa and Camila Cabello, Laura Roy has spent years helping shape other artists’ stories.

Now, she’s telling her own. The East Coast singer-songwriter opens up about the vulnerability behind her debut album ‘Late Bloomer Season’, a deeply personal collection of songs that embrace growth, honesty, and the courage to be seen.✨

Read more about the creation of her most authentic work yet 👉 https://www.socanmagazine.ca/features/laura-roy-blossoms-on-full-length-debut-late-bloomer-season/

06/05/2026

Montréal singer-songwriter Alicia Creti shares a powerful reminder for creators: inspiration isn’t always there, but your purpose can be.

She reminds us that growth happens when we stay connected to our why. The songs that resonate most are often the ones born from persistence, vulnerability, and the courage to feel deeply.

Authenticity builds connection. Consistency builds craft.

To learn more👉 socanacademy.ca

06/04/2026

We warmly congratulate on its 100th anniversary! ✨

Since its founding in Paris in 1926, CISAC has united millions of creators across 111 countries around a shared mission: to protect creative works and ensure fair compensation for their use.

One hundred years later, in an era marked by digital transformation and the rise of AI, this mission is more essential than ever.

Supporting creativity means supporting the very lifeblood of our culture.

Once again, Happy 100th CISAC! 👏