“And what would you say to your younger self?” I grew up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, a city at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. It’s Canada’s ‘oil central’, and my dad worked in that industry. My earliest memory of music is my dad playing guitar, which was his hobby, though I think he would […]
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 […]
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 […]
Play MPE Partners With STRUT VIP to Support Emerging Artists in Canada Play MPE is proud to announce a new partnership with STRUT VIP, an annual artist membership program designed to support developing artists with practical tools, industry expertise, and hands-on guidance. This partnership brings a valuable new partner perk to the Play MPE artist […]
Beyond 10,000 Hours featuring composer ANDREW SHAPIRO “It’s just another story caught up in another photograph I found” A music class was presented to my mother as an after-school activity, so she signed me up. I liked it and it came very easy to me. After the second year, the teacher told my mom that […]
Introducing Play MPE’s New Satellite Radio Distribution Lists You called, we answered! We’re excited to share the launch of Play MPE’s new Satellite Radio lists. Available exclusively in the U.S. and Canada, these new offerings are designed to help you reach one of the most powerful and far-reaching platforms in radio today: SiriusXM. Why Satellite […]
Play MPE Is a Supporting Partner of Departure 2026 Play MPE is proud to be a Supporting Partner of Departure 2026, a premier destination for music, media, technology, and culture, uniting artists, industry leaders, and audiences from Canada and around the world. As a dynamic and innovative launchpad for new talent and groundbreaking work, Departure […]
Why an Artist’s Back Catalog Is So Important… and Why It Deserves Ongoing Promotion When artists think about music promotion, the spotlight usually lands on what’s new. New releases feel urgent, exciting, and time-sensitive. But an artist’s back catalog plays an important role in telling your evolving story while providing more opportunities for discovery. Your […]
“Don’t underestimate the power of a lifetime ahead” I was born in a teensy town in England; my family immigrated to Vancouver, Canada when I was a baby and that’s where I grew up. I recall my parents having a lot of vinyl. Both my parents had worked in news radio, so there was cool […]
WHOOOSH! – A Radio Show with Heart for New Music I’ve not been shy in letting people know I am the co-host of a very cool weekly radio show called WHOOOSH!. My co-host is Simon Le Bon – he of Duran Duran. Each week we play 11 tracks and talk a little smack in between […]