Q&A with Electric Religious
Edmonton musician, Brandon Baker, aka Electric Religious, took some time out from preparing for his upcoming release, Tragic Lover, to talk to via email about what to expect from the album, his broadening sound, and life since CMI’s AE West program (2019). How did CMI’s AE West program change your outlook as an artist? The knowledge and experience at AE West were nothing short of life changing. The ongoing support you get is so appreciated and has helped me achieve some
Q&A with Michaela Slinger
Fresh off the release of her debut album Panorama, BC-based Michaela Slinger, took some time to talk with CMI about the personal experience of writing about life, packing thoughts and feelings into an album and connecting with fans during lockdown. Q: How did it feel to prepare for your debut album Panorama? What was the most exciting part of the project? I don’t know if I’d say I had
Mentor Moment: Jesse Mitchell’s Juno Throwback
As CMI celebrates our 10th Year Anniversary there are so many proud memories that stand out to me both professionally and personally. One moment that will always stand out to me for both reasons was during the 2019 JUNO Awards in London when we had the chance to
Q&A With Noor Mitri creator of Beats Union
BeatsUnion is a new, independently owned platform created by artists and producers with the goal to become a viable solution for sustainable income. We caught up with BeatsUnion creator Noor Mitri via email to discuss the platform and how it hopes to change the way producers and beatmakers share, collaborate and earn in
Searchlight 2021 #CMIsupported artists
The 2021 Toyota Searchlight artists have been announced! we wanted to send a congrats to the 40+ #CMIsupported nominees across the country! Don't forget to head to CBC's website to vote for your favourite artists. Check out the full list below. Vote here Ontario: Sydney Mae Civy C-Del X62 Thea