Feature Stories – Artists


Population II’s kaleidoscopic universe

“We’re constantly trying to come up with the most unlike...

Marc-André Gilbert: the person, above all else

Creative force behind Aliocha, Charlotte Cardin

Kwazii’s vivid, heightened songwriting perspective

Grandson of reggae legend Leroy Sibbles respects his legacy

N Nao’s Beautiful Language

“Our job is to create beauty”

Alex Sampson’s got talent that goes beyond TV competition

As he moves from ‘50s/’60s style balladry to upbeat mode...

Nathan Micay talks about scoring HBO’s Industry

Composing “music to make grown men cry”

Dave Hamelin’s unconventional path from The Stills to a Grammy Award

Via key collaborative moments with Kevin Drew, peermusic, 07...

Cameron Whitcomb gets clean and gets busy

And he’s grateful for a jam-packed schedule

Alessia Cara’s Love & Hyperbole

A Portrait of the Pop Star as a Songwriter

Building a career in France: challenges, sacrifices, dreams, reality

The export strategies of Klô Pelgag, Fredz, Aliocha, Patric...

Five “Québ Rap” Rookies to Watch in 2025

Meet Trapmat Savior, Sensei H, Kaya Hoax, Mosez Jones, Halo

Kevin Lau composes music for concerts, films, opera, ballet… even books

Conjuring worlds with his storytelling

Grammy winner Ryan Ofei fuses Gospel with pan-African music

Near-death experience inspires him to impact people’s live...

King Cruff makes state-of-the-art reggae for the current moment

And honours the legacy of his grandmother, Rita Marley

lucatheproducer, new king of the charts

Meet the Montréal producer behind the hits “Fake Friends,...

Music for Good: DillanPonders

All-In rapper runs 100 marathons in 100 days for men’s men...

Jane’s Party: In it for the Long Run

Making syncs and covers work for them

The subtle magic of screen composer Andrew Lockington

A look at current projects, career path

Kalisway: Everything old is new again

From audio engineering beginnings to centre-stage R&B singer

For hit-maker Owen Riegling, it starts with songwriting

Whether solo, with friends, or alongside Nashville pros

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