What Is CanCon? Getting on the radio used to be a nearly impossible feat for an independent artist. Back in the day, artists were forced to make calls, knock on doors and mail in demos to stations in hopes of getting ears on their music, with often lackluster results. Even if an indie artist managed […]
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PLAY MPE IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF NXNE 2025 MUSIC FESTIVAL We’re thrilled to be sponsoring and attending this year’s NXNE Music Festival in Toronto, Ontario! Since 1995, NXNE has hosted Canada’s most vibrant music festival for emerging artists and international talent. This year’s lineup will showcase over 200 spectacular artists! Grab your NXNE tickets […]
Your song on the radio outside your hometown Let’s say you’re from Canada – maybe Toronto? You visit your cousin who lives in Portugal – maybe Lisbon? You turn on the radio when you get in your cousin’s car and what do you hear? Your song!! YOUR SONG! What kind of global music promotion magic […]
Meet Glenn Alderson of RANGE Magazine Glenn Alderson is the Editor in Chief and Publisher of RANGE, a national arts and culture magazine based in Canada that’s committed to highlighting new music. Not only does he write about music, but he’s also a musician. He plays bass for the band NEEDS, who VICE referred to […]
Celebrating the Canadian Music Industry RANGE Magazine and Play MPE joined forces to host a VIP Industry event at the iconic John Fluevog flagship store in Gastown (Vancouver, BC) this past week in celebration of the Canadian music industry. I Went to the Range x Play MPE Industry Party and I Felt Like a Star […]
Writing a Music Marketing Plan Crafting an effective marketing plan is crucial for musicians seeking to maximize their reach and engage with their target audience. A well-structured music marketing plan outlines the strategies, tactics, and resources required to promote your music effectively. Applying for Canadian grant funding can provide artists with a valuable opportunity to […]
Canadian music lovers! BreakOut West (BOW) took place in Calgary, AB recently – western Canada’s premier music festival, conference and awards. Every year they celebrate the best in the west, highlighting artists and industry players on the rise. Our own Bradley Gant attended the conference in person this year, spreading the good word of global […]
What a big day in Canadian music! The results of the Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, were announced at last night’s gala event in Toronto, Ontario. The big winner is Pierre Kwenders for the album ‘José Louis And The Paradox Of Love’! “This is crazy, I don’t even know what to think. This […]
