Songwriters! Let us bend your ear. Play MPE is partnering once again with one of the biggest and most esteemed songwriting competitions on the planet – International Songwriting Competition 2022! An Interview with ISC’s Jim Morgan With the Sept 21st deadline fast approaching, we took a moment to sit down with Jim Morgan, Marketing […]
If you ask folk-pop artist Sally Dige, (pronounced Dee-ah) forging a music career path is like setting up a game of Dominos. Once you take the time to arrange the game pieces, you will hopefully get to watch a cascade of successes come your way, one after the other. The key is to have the […]
ASHA MADHUKAR, is an entertainment lawyer at Counsel LLP who started out as a musical artist and songwriter, then went into radio promotion on both the radio and later the label side, and then pivoted to entertainment law. HOW IT STARTED My whole family is very musical – we all play an instrument or […]
Today’s the day – the Polaris Music Prize Short List has been declared! This is a highly anticipated announcement in the Canadian music scene, and big news for all the artists whose work is being honoured. Without further ado, here is the Short List! Destroyer – LABYRINTHITIS Pierre Kwenders – José Louis And The […]
If you’re a schooled musician, you probably know that the tritone was nicknamed ‘the Devil’s Interval’ because of its inherent tension. Think of The Simpsons’ opening credits, and you’ll have activated that tritone in your head! You’ll also probably get the gist of TriTone Asylum’s musical trajectory. The California-based group aims to create smart yet […]
Kyle Stuart is a very talented junior manager based in New York City. He has worked with A-Level music talent as well as some developing artists. His background in fashion has helped him see that the marketing side of being a musician can be just as creative as the music side. THE BEGINNINGS I […]
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 […]
The Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) is back and in person July 6th through 9th 2022 in New York City. Play MPE is proud to be onboard as a sponsor once again! LAMC is a celebration of all things Latin Music, with a special focus on nurturing innovation and expanding the popularity and viability of […]
Shut up and sing. Kam Franklin has heard that one before, but she’s not letting it get to her. As the lead singer, songwriter, and producer of The Suffers, she is also a proud activist with a lot on her mind. “I put everything I want to say into the music. It’s been really terrifying […]
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 – […]