Interview with Miesha and the Spanks
Calgary heavy rockers Miesha & The Spanks are back with their latest release entitled Singles EP. #CMIAE artist Miesha Louie spoke with CMI via email about the record's origins, adapting from an ever touring live band to releasing music under lockdown, balancing creativity and new
Q&A With #CMIsupported Taigenz
With a new single out, Taigenz, a self-described "North American city boy with a unique African sound", has utilized the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic to release new music and solidify his brand on social media while the world
Introducing the 2020/2021 Allan Slaight #JUNOMasterClass short list
Introducing the 2020/2021 Allan Slaight #JUNOMasterClass short list: @Monowhales, and #CMIAE participants @CommandSisters, @MylesCastello, and @ShawneeKish. We are looking forward to watching these artists grow! More info at junomasterclass.ca “It’s been an honour to witness how the Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class
Q&A with #CMIsupported Saint Idiot
After spending 2020 locked away in his creative space, Saint Idiot (Tomáš Andel) emerges from the incense smoke and potted plants with a new single, “Bubblewrap.” We met this Edmonton-based musician in the first virtual offering of our Artist Entrepreneur
Vel’s View: 10 Years & 10 Lessons Learned
It’s amazing how 10 years evaporates when you’re consumed by the challenge of building something new. I remember early 2012 when four brave artists arrived for AE#1. We knew that we wanted to help artists. We also knew we had plenty of knowledge and experience to share. What we didn’t know was exactly how were going to do it and, more importantly, if it was going to work. The first few years were
MMF CANADA Community Chat: Challenges + Resources for Self-Managed Artists
@MMFCanada presents Community Chat: Challenges & Resources for Self-Managed Artists Wednesday February 10, 2021 1pm-2pm EST Facilitated by #CMIsupported Leela Gilday. Registration link: https://mmfcanada.ca/event-manager/
CMI Organizational Announcement
We are thrilled to announce Kate Buote has been promoted to the position of Programs Manager, CMI. In this leadership role, Kate will assume full responsibility of Artist Manager, actively contribute to Artist Entrepreneur and 1-On-1 (online), CMI’s Core professional development programs. She will also oversee the Passport:
CMI’s Board of Director Applications are now open!
CMI has four positions opening up on our Board of Directors in Feb. 2021. If you believe in CMI’s mandate of professional development and ongoing mentorship for new and emerging artists and industry professionals, we need your help. We’re specifically
Just Announced: Connected Music Series curated by CMI
The Connected Music Series presented by TD Bank will showcase Black, Indigenous and South Asian music performers and content creators at culturally significant spaces across Canada. The new series curated by Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI), features 20 emerging artists and
CMI’s 2021 program calendar Introduces Virtual Artist Manager and CMI One-On-One
Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) has confirmed the company’s professional development schedule for 2021, which includes the core programs (Artist Entrepreneur, AE West, and Artist Manager), and features the addition of Virtual Artist Manager and CMI One-On-One. Currently, CMI is unable to confirm when physical programs will resume and will return to regular programming only when permitted by Public Health. Virtual