Artist Entrepreneur Spotlight: Ceréna
A debut album, JUNO-nomination and an upcoming Osheaga performance prove this is the year of Ceréna (@cerena.world), and she's just getting started. We caught up with the #CMIsupported artist for a Q&A on her rise into the spotlight and how
Up close and personal with Jeremy Voltz
We first met Toronto folk soul Jeremy Voltz during our Artist Entrepreneur program in 2018. Since then, he has gone on to sign with publishers Hyvetown Music, he was named as a top-10 finalist for Slaight Music’s It’s Your Shot 2021, and he has just released his first full-length album, Weekender. The CMI-supported Voltz took some time over email to catch up with our team to speak about mental
AEWest Spotlight: Matt Blais
How have you grown as a musician since AEWest? Since AEWest, I have really focused on my songwriting, making it a consistent intention and taking even more care to craft compositions that are meaningful, exciting, and truer to me than ever before. Since, I was named Calgary's
AEWest Spotlight: Jody Glenham
Our AEWest program begins in just a few weeks and while applications are still open we are sharing a few past participants experiences and successes. How have you grown as a musician since AEWest? Carol Lynn's private vocal lesson was awesome! Her tips
AEWest Spotlight: Celeigh Cardinal
Our AEWest program begins in just a few weeks and while applications are still open we are sharing a few past participants experiences and successes. How have you grown as a musician since AE West? My career has grown significantly. I’ve won a JUNO, got some WCMA nominations,
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
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
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
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