Category: In the News

Tuned In - Cover Songs

Tuned In with Katy Krassner – The Power of Covers

A Cover Is Worth A Thousand Words Who watched Coachella – or should I say Bieberchella – weekend #2? Justin did something I never saw another artist do: He pulled up old YouTube videos of himself on a big screen and sang along to them. I don’t know how it went down live, but from […]

TUNED IN - RADIO 101

Tuned In with Katy Krassner – Radio 101

If you don’t already know, Player is a secure music discovery tool that industry pros have been using for years – which, by golly, is still free! If you aren’t already familiar, err Tuned In…. Use Player and you get to hear pre-releases, re-releases, new releases, catalog gems, radio liners and a whole lot more […]

Symphonic panel registration

Register for a special panel for Symphonic Members

If you haven’t taken advantage of the Play MPE partner perks you get when you are a Symphonic member and first time Caster user, what are you waiting for?! Get 10% off your first release with Caster+ and get your music to top curators in radio, media and more.  Register for this special panel presentation […]

Tuned In - The art of music videos

Tuned In with Katy Krassner – The Art of Music Videos

When Music Videos Were a Rarity MTV Music Television had its official launch on August 1, 1981 (before many people reading this were even born!). The very first video they played was The Buggles “Video Killed the Radio Star” followed by Pat Benatar’s “You Better Run.” While Music Television wasn’t available everywhere right away, record […]

Gen Z Rediscovers Old Media: Why Radio Airplay Still Matters

Gen Z Rediscovers Old Media: Why Radio Airplay Still Matters

Gen Z Rediscovers Old Media: Why Radio Airplay Still Matters Gen Z grew up with streaming, social media, and instant access to music. So it might seem unexpected that this generation is reconnecting with older forms of media. From vinyl and CDs to long-form interviews and radio, traditional platforms are finding new relevance. One of […]

Play-MPE Searchlight

CBC Music Toyota Searchlight 2022 – Winners Announced!

It’s an exciting time for the Canadian music industry and music fans! CBC Music’s Toyota Searchlight 2022 just announced the winners of this year’s competition!  The judges certainly had their hands full, crafting the original Top 100 and narrowing it down to a very competitive Top 10. Now, they’ve finally announced the official winners, and […]

Polaris Music Prize 2022 Long List Announcement

We are excited to report that our partners at Polaris Music Prize have just announced this year’s Long List! Every year, Polaris celebrates the artistic achievements of Canadian musicians by highlighting some of the most creative and talented artists that the great white north has to offer.   About Polaris Music Prize Polaris Music Prize – […]

Polaris Short List

Polaris Music Prize – Short List Announced!

Hey Canada! Hey world!  The Polaris Music Prize has officially revealed their Short List of awesome Canadian talent.    A huge congratulations to all of the artists, what a group!  What’s especially exciting is that one of these ten stellar artists will not only take home the Polaris Music Prize but this year they will also […]