AEWest Spotlight: Kayla Williams
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? I learned so much at AEWest and really embraced the
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
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
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
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
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