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Surveys say: Some recent studies about music and music fansMusic and the listening habits of music fans are frequently studied in an effort to discover important facts, insights and trends. What do the latest surveys reveal?EntertainmentMay 24
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What is this ‘blue dot fever’ and why is the music industry afflicted with it?The music industry has come down with a new malady known as 'blue dot fever.' Here are the causes and symptoms.EntertainmentMay 17
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Goldie Boutilier, Maggie Andrew among big winners at East Coast Music AwardsCape Breton artists cleaned up at the East Coast Music Awards on Thursday night in Sydney, N.S., led by singer-songwriter Goldie Boutilier.EntertainmentMay 22
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Does it feel like much of today’s music sounds the same? You might not be wrongThere's no other way to say it. Top 40 hits are dull and getting duller. Here's why.EntertainmentMay 31
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Royal Conservatory of Music to launch investigation into historical sexual abuse allegationsThe Royal Conservatory of Music says it will launch a third-party investigation after survivors came forward with allegations of historical sexual abuse.CanadaMay 1
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Why does the music of your youth sound better than what’s out today?Chances are you've heard the music your kids are listening to and wondered what's wrong with their musical taste. You're not alone. This has been happening for millennia.EntertainmentMay 10
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AI-generated music is flooding the internet — and it’s bad for everyoneThe internet is becoming increasingly infested with musical AI slop. This is not good for anyone, including all the streaming music platforms.EntertainmentApr 26
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2026 Edmonton Folk Fest headliners include Nathaniel Rateliff, Cat Power, Of Monsters and MenThe 2026 Edmonton Folk Music Festival headliners include Nathaniel Rateliff, Corb Lund, Thee Sacred Souls, Cat Power, Arrested Development and Of Monsters and Men.EntertainmentMay 28
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Halifax school librarian, social worker positions up in the air after changes to fundingCouncillors recently voted to ratify a new five-year supplementary education funding agreement this week, with the funds prioritizing music and fine arts in schools.EducationMay 15
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Do you remember when Canada had its own digital music store? What happened to it?Puretracks was supposed to be Canada's answer to iTunes and may have morphed into our own streaming service. It did not.EntertainmentApr 19
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Eurovision turns 70. What to know as Canada mulls joiningThe annual musical extravaganza that has been likened to a pop music Olympics takes place in Vienna, Austria, May 12-16. It will see singers and bands from 35 countries compete.EntertainmentMay 1
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‘The day the music dies’: Organists pipe up to save historical U of A instrumentMusic from a pipe organ has filled the U of A's convocation hall for a century, but that may soon come to an end as impending renovations include removing the memorial instrument.EntertainmentApr 22
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Revisiting the days when the mob controlled the jukeboxesFor decades, the mob had its mitts in jukeboxes, an under-the-radar cash business that warped the music industry.EntertainmentMay 3
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Calgary city council to mull new development rules near arts and music venuesThe motion from Ward 9 Coun. Harrison Clark comes as the Ship and Anchor Pub faces a plan to add residential units next door and above the bar.CanadaApr 14
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Canada’s national orchestra to honour Indigenous music during Nova Scotia showsThe last time Canada's national orchestra performed in Eskasoni First Nation, Mi’kmaq singer-songwriter Emma Stevens was a young teenager volunteering at the show.CanadaApr 14
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How a Montreal hospital is using VR and music to transform patient careThe project explores how immersive experiences and music can reduce stress, pain and improve emotional health.CanadaApr 8
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Nancy Sinatra slams Trump over using her father’s song, ‘My Way’Frank Sinatra was an early champion of the American Civil Rights movement, helped integrate casinos in Las Vegas and refused to perform in segregated music venues.EntertainmentApr 20
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Ever feel like a music outsider? Here’s a guide to industry jargonThe music industry has its own language, which often leaves fans out of the conversation. Let me translate.EntertainmentMar 29
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‘Just a good vibe’: Nova Scotia seniors form band to share their love of musicA group of seniors at the Parkland at the Lakes community in Dartmouth, N.S., have formed a band, dubbed The Joyful Hearts.FeaturesMar 27
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Junos 2026: Joni Mitchell sings onstage, Drake pays tribute to Nelly Furtado'Joni's music didn't just provide the soundtrack to our lives. She shifted culture, inspired generations and redefined what songwriting could be,' Prime Minister Mark Carney said.EntertainmentMar 30