The Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), the global organization representing the independent music industry, has released its WINTEL 2018 report, which shows that globally, independent music companies increased their global market share to almost 40%. For Canadian independents, their national market share increased to 25% in 2017. This latest research shows

The SOCAN Foundation has announced the participants for its inaugural TD Creative Entrepreneur Incubator. "The program is designed to foster high-potential music creators, and to help them evolve their passion and talent into a sustainable career," explains Charlie Wall-Andrews, Executive Director of SOCAN Foundation. After reviewing nearly 1,

South by Southwest (SXSW) has announced an additional 240+ showcasing artists who will perform the 2019 SXSW Music Festival from March 11-17, 2019. To see the first round of announced showcasing artists, go here. There are 15 Canadian acts added to the SXSW lineup in the latest round of showcase

From Nov. 6-11, the 2018 edition of Indie Week Canada filled 25 venues around downtown Toronto with some of the best music from independent, emerging artists from Canada and more than a dozen other countries. As well, during the day, three venues hosted educational panels to arm indie musicians with