Amplify Featured Creator: WAX DOG For Dayton Bowen, the artist behind WAX DOG, everything stems from a desire to create complex, immersive, and original pieces that move people the same way his favourite music moves him. He’s pulled creative inspiration for his experimental universe from artists like Car Seat Headrest and The Hellp, who shaped his adolescence and hold a special place in his heart.
Amplify Sync Licensing: How To Get Your Music Sync-Ready In today’s follow-up, we are diving a little deeper into how to get your music sync-ready. Whether you’re writing music specifically for licensing opportunities or as part of an artist project, there are a few steps you can take to better your chances of getting your music licensed.
Amplify Booking Stages and Blending Sounds with Breakout Montreal DJ mayalabae Chicago-raised and Montreal-based DJ and organizer mayalabae (AKA Maya Hassa) has seen a fast rise on the electronic music scene since starting out in 2020. What began as sharing decks with friends at underground events and experimenting with sounds like breaks, techno, and throwback pop edits, turned into a full-blown DJ career.
Amplify Robert Moog — The making of an influential sound We’re quick to reminisce about artists whose musical influences reverberate decades after. However, we tend to overlook the engineers whose work can have an equally lasting impact. Working in the shadows, they are the ones who push the boundaries of music.
Learn Sync Licensing: What It Is and How It Works In this article, we’ll give you an overview of the different rights involved in sync and the associated royalties, as well as the key players you need to know and how they work.
Amplify Featured Creator: Lila Gray As we listen to Lila Gray’s latest album Wild Tension, a soundscape scattered with contradictions is being discovered: minimalistic productions yet created with depth and complexity, inspirations from another era, all mixed with modern production techniques.
Amplify Embracing the Ephemeral: Lana Del Rey’s Ode to Growing Up Widely credited for popularizing the now ubiquitous Sad Girl sound of modern popular songwriting, Elizabeth Woolridge Grant – better known by stage name Lana Del Rey – has become synonymous with the music, aesthetic, and pop culture of the 2010s.
Amplify Safety, Sustainability, Solidarity: FANTOM Fights for Montreal’s Underground Nightlife Collective action, advocacy, and the sharing of knowledge and resources are at the heart of FANTOM’s mission, created in response to frustration among communities experiencing violence, harassment, and exploitation.
Amplify Instructor Spotlight: Alejandro Magaña Martinez It's not related to talent: you can succeed without being good and fail while being talented. Success is subjective and changes depending on the context.
Learn 80s Music: Why the Styles and Sounds Keep Making a Comeback One decade shines especially bright when it comes to music: the 80s. Time and time again we’ve seen the phenomenon come back from the past to take over the pop charts of the present.
Learn Never Limiting your Craft with Eve Parker Finley My music and comedy feel very different, but as time goes on, I see them as different expressions of the same artistic mission: help people feel things and also help myself feel things.
Learn Resources for Women & Gender-Diverse People in the Music Industry: Part 2 From programs for creatives and business professionals, to resources like job portals and community directories, more and more support is being implemented for women and gender-diverse people.
Learn How to Release Your Music in 10 Steps We’ve created a step-by-step guide to help you get your songs to more listeners.
Amplify Carving a Place in the Audio Market with HoneyPhonic We have to remember that it's what keeps us going and, ultimately, what keeps the art going.
Learn Hanorah : Containing Multitudes “I wanted a label that respected my vision and was willing to support what I was doing and work together, not just dictate what I would be doing and what my artistry was.”
Amplify Instructor Spotlight: Klash Rivera Read about the talented musician, producer, DJ and RAC instructor, Klash rivera
Learn Resources for Women & Gender-Diverse People in the Music Industry If you’re a woman or gender-diverse person in music – or a male colleague seeking ways to be an ally – check out these wonderful organizations featured in this article.
Learn Burnout: Finding Balance in the Music Industry Prioritizing mental health is especially important in a business that can make us feel like we aren’t really “allowed” to take days off.
Amplify Sound Engineering & Emre Ekici: Perfection in Progress Our interview with RAC grad Emre Ekici, who specializes in sound recording and audio post-production for visual media.
Learn Uncategorized Finding Your Voice: Singing That Goes Beyond RAC shares techniques on how you can improve your singing - even when you thought you couldn't sing!
Learn Studio Equipment 101: Electro-techniques We sit down with producer Solomon Krause-Imlach to talk essential studio equipment, with a focus on mics and compressors.
Work Business Owner and Corporate Brand Manager Franco Caruso on Mastering the Audio-Visual Industry Our interview with DJ Franco Caruso
Amplify Head of Audio Michael Stewart Makes the Greats Sound Incredible Our interview with Head of Audio, drummer, and RAC alum Michael Stewart
Amplify Helmets, Steel-Toe Boots & Music: Paulina Piñero’s Inspiring Journey Our interview with Paulina Piñero, RAC graduate, carpenter, sound engineer, musician and singer-songwriter.
Learn Blondie: The Underground Band That Influenced Pop Culture We're taking a deep dive into Blondie's influence on music and pop culture.
Work Online Tools to Elevate Your Music Career: Part 2 We're continuing our list of online tools you don't want to miss as an artist, producer, or audio professional.
Learn David Bowie’s Far-Reaching Impact on Music We're taking a look at David Bowie's influence on music, breaking down how he affected several genres.
Work Studio Building 101: Acoustics RAC continues to pick sound engineer Solomon's brain for tips on building your ultimate home studio setup.
Amplify v H+ & M P Find Limitless Self-Expression Through Computation Our interview with RAC alumni v H+ & M P
Work How to Successfully Prepare for Your Music Release RAC shares tips on how to successfully prepare for your new music release
Amplify Yazid Explores the Self Through Sound For musician and RAC Montreal graduate Yazid Bounouar, songwriting is an undeniable form of catharsis. The modest artist’s work stems from self-reflection, oftentimes with a more self-critical slant to it, but never without a healthy dose of humour. Yazid’s most recent release, Pu Rien (translated in the context of the song as nothing else), perfectly […]
Learn How to Create Emotion in Music: Terror RAC's in-depth look at how music and audio are used to create terror in horror films and video games.
Work FACTOR FUNDED: The Dos & Don’ts of Applying for Factor Grants RAC shares helpful grant writing tips from a FACTOR juror's perspective, including checklists, detailed examples, and things to keep in mind.
Amplify Bomber on the Beat Fuses the Visual & the Sonic in His Art RAC's interview with alum Émilien Bombardier, aka Bomber on the Beat – beatmaker, dj, producer, rapper
Work Your First Big Tour Part 3: Contracts, Connections and Caring for Your Mental Health Canadian indie singer-songwriter Maryze shares her tips on contracts, show etiquette, and taking care of your mind and body in this last part of her Your First Big Tour series
Work Evan MacDonald: From Jazz Musician to Prolific Composer Music composer Evan MacDonald’s work has been featured in over 25 films to date, as well as commercials for big names such as Dior, Google, Pepsi, the PGA Tour, and countless others. His music has been heard on every major television network, at world renowned film festivals (Cannes International Film Festival), and even international stadiums. […]
Learn What is Mastering? This article breaks down what mastering is, its history and modern uses, and shares tips on how you can master tracks yourself.
Learn How SoundCloud Changed Music Since its 2007 origins, SoundCloud has not only become one of the world’s most influential streaming services, but it’s spawned its own music sub-genre of SoundCloud rap, and helped popular independent artists of all genres thrive. In this article, we’ll revisit what made the platform so successful, and also review community practices that can help […]
Amplify Frédéric Siron-Mazalon’s Soundscapes Immerse You in Another World How do you combine a love of films with a passion for sound design? For RAC alum Frédéric Siron-Mazalon, the answer is creating audio for games and interactive amusement park attractions. No matter the assignment – be it converting audio files or working with hundreds of speakers for a ride – Frédéric has always maintained […]
Work From DJ to Club Owner: Andrew Pololos Makes His Passion Work Montreal born and raised Andrew Pololos found his passion for music early on. He first learned the ropes as a young teenager, mentored by his father who was a part-time wedding DJ at the time. Fast forward to today, Andrew is an accomplished house DJ and producer who has played at renowned events and venues […]
Work Your First Big Tour Part 2: Booking and Budgeting So you’ve set the groundwork for your first big tour. You’ve mapped out the most logical dates, located your audience and found similar-sounding artists to play shows with, harnessed social media connections and community support, and have all your travel and accomodations booked. You’re this close to taking the stage and sharing your music with […]
Learn Mother of Rap: The Success & Controversy of Hip Hop’s Sylvia Robinson Sylvia Robinson, once singer-songwriter turned founder and CEO of Sugar Hill Records, set the musical landscape for many of today’s most recognizable names in hip hop. With millions of album sales under her belt and a handful of Billboard chart-toppers, Sylvia built a diverse – yet controversial – musical legacy. Dubbed “The Queen of Rap” […]
Amplify Félix Laliberté Undertakes the Journey From Student to Master (Engineer) As a newly-minted RAC graduate, Félix Laliberté found himself facing a major decision that most students do; where to go from here? Through networking, an ability to recognize key opportunities, and a determination to continue pursuing his passion for audio and music in any form, Félix landed a studio assistant position at renowned Montreal mastering […]
Work Grants: Why You Need Them & How to Get One There’s no shortage of hurdles for independent artists to get over before releasing new projects. Major labels are notorious for prioritizing their interests over their talents’, and self-funding just isn’t a reality for many musicians and producers. So what’s the best way to get your project across the finish line? Grants! If you’re looking for […]
Work Tips on Writing an Artist Bio – And Why You Need Several Contrary to popular belief, or what any archaic industry exec would have you think, there is no set formula to writing a successful artist bio. What’s most important is that it reflects who you are as an artist and the persona you have created. No matter if you’re a producer, sound designer, or a creative, […]
Work Your First Big Tour: How to Plan, Pack, and Prepare This is it: your first big tour. The moment you’ve dreamed of since you started making music is finally here. You’ve got an awesome show together and you’re ready to hit the road, perform in a different city every night, make valuable industry connections, and gain lots of loyal new fans from all over. But […]
Amplify Zisco Finds Success by Staying True to His Roots RAC alum and current instructor Francisco, aka Zisco, makes overcoming monumental challenges look like a breeze. In four short years, he left his home country, mastered a new language, enhanced his audio skills, and made great strides towards accomplishing his career goals – always with a positive attitude in tow. If I wasn’t an audio […]
Work Working with Major Artists: Advice from a Grammy-Nominated Producer Vinay Vyas, who goes by I Am Vinay when he’s producing, went from spending his rent money on plugins to working with artists like Nicki Minaj and David Guetta. The now Grammy-nominated producer has scored multiple songs on the Billboard Hot 100 and created an original song for the Marvel movie Venom. How did he […]
Work Building a Network in Your City In many industries, you’ll often hear the saying “it’s all about who you know.” This rings especially true in the world of music, where collaboration is at the core of most (if not all) projects. Building working relationships with people from a variety of knowledge backgrounds and skill sets is one of the most valuable […]
Work Blurred Lines: The Evolution of Plagiarism in Music Part 3 Throughout this series, we’ve taken a look at the twisting tale of musical plagiarism, from confusing copyright laws to high-profile cases of prolific copycats. In part 2, we explored how sampling marked an unpredictable yet necessary step in the evolution of music and its history of plagiarism. Despite what your reservations about the technique may […]
Work Building an Online Presence These days, it’s hardly surprising that the mark we make in the digital realm is an important factor when it comes to job hunting or building your career. We now instinctively pull out our phones to look up every new company, product, and person we hear about. And if they can’t be found, we tend […]
Amplify 5omerset Achieves Emotional Catharsis in “Bullshit & Rainbows” RAC alum 5omerset has travelled many roads throughout his dynamic career, but all signs point back to music. His latest release “Bullshit & Rainbows” depicts love’s ability to endure hardship, showcasing an atmospheric and emotional depth that takes his catalogue one step further. Describe the sound of 5omerset? Cool 80s vibes Proudest musical accomplishment? Getting […]
Work Career Opportunities as a Sound Engineer Sound engineers play a crucial role in most forms of media production, whether they’re working with artists on new songs or albums, scoring the soundtrack to a film, or creating foley for a tablet or video game. That said, career opportunities aren’t bound to a studio; you can find audio engineers working at conferences, theaters, […]
Work Tips for Writing Professional Cold Emails Despite email being one of our primary methods of communication in business, people often overlook the importance of proper email etiquette. When emailing someone that you know very well, it’s reasonable to write informally. When sending what is known as a “cold email” – one that is unsolicited or sent to a recipient you haven’t […]
Work Sample Me This: The Evolution of Plagiarism in Music Part 2 In part 1 of The Evolution of Plagiarism in Music, we took a look at historic cases of sonic copycats, before the industry had even caught up and set clear copyright laws. Though the early days seemed messy enough, when sampling came into the mix in the ’80s and ’90s, it opened a whole new […]
Work Blowing Up on TikTok: Tips & Tricks from a Viral Pro Devon Cole has mastered the art of viral videos. Her rewrite of Robin Thicke’s controversial “Blurred Lines” (converting it into a feminist anthem about consent) is currently sitting at 5.7 million views on TikTok and 3.4 million views on Instagram Reels – and this isn’t her first rodeo. Devon has hit the million view mark […]
Amplify Uncategorized DJ Teck-Zilla Pushes the Needle with Verve on “Disco Lo” Having adopted a meticulous approach to realizing his vast ambitions, DJ Teck-Zilla has touched the hip-hop game in more ways than one. On his latest single “Disco Lo”, the RAC alum teams up with hip-hop duo Camp Lo to deliver a bouncy and retro banger. One piece of gear you can’t live without? My Solid […]
Work How to Make a Press Kit Imagine this: You’ve spent months working on your debut album, re-recording and perfecting every song who knows how many times, and you’ve finally decided on a release date. Now, the final obstacle is getting people to listen to it. You may find yourself in a position where you don’t want to waste all your hard […]
Work Audio & Visuals: Bridging Mediums to Break into TV & Film Francis Hooper is a musician, audio engineer, and the production editor on one of the most popular animated TV shows of our time: Rick and Morty. He’s built a career out of fusing his passion for both sound and video, and is always looking for inventive new ways to bring his skills together. On top […]
Work This Sounds Familiar: The Evolution of Plagiarism in Music Part 1 Plagiarism in music is nothing new. In fact, it’s been around as long as the music industry itself. The idea of what exactly belongs to whom, however, has been changing throughout the years, leading us to an interesting crossroads in music. What was once a simple case of someone blatantly stealing another’s music has evolved […]
Work Tuning in: Establishing a Career in Radio Broadcasting Diving into the career of Anthony Conte, it’s plain to see he has always had a passion for audio. His curiosity has taken him far – from his early days of making personalized birthday cassettes for friends, to working as a radio producer for CHFI, to his latest chapter as Production Manager at Rogers Sports […]
Amplify DonPerry Continues His Streak of Sincerity with Latest Single “WIND BLOWS” For RAC student DonPerry, creating is a transformative process. Every project offers a new opportunity to evolve sonically and emotionally, moving him closer towards catharsis. His latest single “WIND BLOWS” conveys lyrical agony over minimalist R&B sounds, revealing his heart firmly on his sleeve. Describe the sounds of DonPerry? Could be anything… from R&B to […]
Work Online Tools Every Artist Should Know About If you’re an emerging artist in the early stages of your career, chances are that you’ll be wearing a lot of hats as you build your foundation. You’ll handle the craft, the business, and everything in between, so it can feel overwhelming as you try to manage all the moving parts that go into growing […]
Work Live Sound: Expecting the Unexpected As the live sound engineer and co-founder of Montreal venue The Diving Bell Social Club (and an RAC alumnus!) Evan Johnston has set up and recorded live performances in every musical genre, whether it’s for rock bands or orchestras. His work is guided by simple tenets that wholly apply to both live performances and recordings: […]
Work Making Your Mark in the Recording Industry On top of founding her own label and artist management agency Hot Tramp, Sarah Armiento has worked as a publicist, show promoter, and co-founded Montreal music venue The Diving Bell Social Club. Starting out in PR for a music promotions company, she built up enough connections and skills to go independent, first freelancing, then launching […]
Work Setting the Stage for Creativity: Personalizing Your Process Vocalist, producer, multi-instrumentalist and DJ, Janette King can do it all. She’s toured across North America, performed with major artists like Cupcakke, Jamila Woods, and Sudan Archives, and headlined festivals in the US and the UK. In 2021, she released her debut LP on Hot Tramp Records, which was lauded by fans and media alike. […]
Amplify Keegan O’Guedes Sinks His Teeth Into the East Coast Scene The GarageBand glory days of Keegan O’Guedes are now paying dividends. Since kick-starting his career at RAC, the recording engineer has established himself as a fixture in the Fredericton music scene, not only through collaborative projects but with his own signature sound. One piece of gear you can’t live without? Macbook (for DAW, plugins, etc.) […]
Work How to Build a Home Studio Anywhere: Maximizing Small Spaces Solomon Krause-Imlach is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and sound designer who understands how sound has the power to move people. He brings audio and ideas to life with his experienced ear and versatile musicality, which he has gained from over a decade of experience working on a wide range of freelance projects. Five years ago, […]
Amplify Caijo’s Sophomore Mixtape “2.DOPE” Pulls From Within to Reveal Personal Evolution Using rap as a vehicle to conquer his demons and rise above, RAC grad Caijo is stepping into his own power. The rapper’s sophomore release 2.DOPE explores his inner workings, layering emotional intensity between bars. Describe the sound of Caijo? Pure dopeness What’s your zodiac sign? Gemini Song that’s highest rotation on your playlists right […]
Amplify Credless’ “Missiles” Proves That Reputation Is More Than Just a Name On the heels of success in major junior hockey and then business school, RAC alum Credless is embracing his purpose as a meticulous beatmaker in the hip-hop scene. Together with Houston rap group New Nation, his latest release “Missiles” pays tribute to the journey that built him and sets a confident pace for what’s to […]
Amplify T. Chandy’s “Ego Trip” is One to Remember RAC alum T. Chandy is perfecting the recipe for success, armed with an airtight flow and undeniable work ethic. His latest album EGO TRIP balances the bravado with astute observations on the human psyche. Describe your music in three words: Story, Feeling, Identity Best way to get inspired: Go for a walk Favourite software: DAW […]
Amplify Featured: Lørra RAC student Maria-Lorraine Caluya, better known as Lørra, is making her mark in Montreal’s R&B scene with a commitment to creative authenticity. The singer-songwriter’s forthcoming album D’ange Heureuse promises to share her compelling story of reflection and resilience. Follow Lørra Lørra: Cheat Sheet Describe the sound of Lørra: R&B/Jazz Biggest accomplishment so far? EYEZ (SoundCloud […]
Amplify Featured: Stephen “King Luck” Williams Known for his unwavering curiosity and variety of accomplishments in music production and film scoring, it’s no surprise that Stephen “King Luck” Williams is keeping busy. As one-half of Jaabu Music Group, Williams rounds out the year with high praise for scoring the socially conscious HBO drama The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain. Follow King Luck […]
Learn Introductory Music Industry Q&A To be successful in the music industry, you need to understand how it operates. Networking, career paths, independent releases, and shopping for labels are all valuable knowledge whether you’re an artist, producer, or industry exec. To help you get started on your journey, we’ve sourced and answered some of the most frequently asked introductory music […]
Amplify Featured: Méandre Riding high on the success of his melancholy debut, Francophone artist Méandre’s sophomore record, Là où les saisons t’emmènent, reaches for song structures that pack a little more punch but also build on the sincerity and purity that marked his earlier work. Find Méandre online Méandre 101: Cheat Sheet A piece of gear you can’t […]
Learn Uncategorized Introductory Songwriting Q&A The songwriting process is what allows the artist to bring their musical ideas to life. Arguably the most important part of making music, songwriting is a skill – just like production or engineering – that requires honing and continuous practice. The key to becoming an exceptional songwriter is an open mind, experimentation with writing on […]
Learn Introductory Live Sound Q&A Live sound is the most important part of a concert, film or live auditory experience. It’s also one of the highest-paid audio fields. Controlling sound in a live environment requires expertise, continuous practice, problem-solving skills, and ear training. The key to becoming an exceptional live sound engineer is education, experimentation, and experience. To help you […]
Learn Introductory Sound Design Q&A Sound design creates and transforms the universe of a project. Building an auditory experience from scratch requires years of sound sourcing, ear training, and trial and error. The key to becoming an exceptional sound designer is training, experimenting, and getting your hands on the materials. To help you get started on your sound design journey, […]
Learn Introductory Production Q&A The production of a song is one of the most integral, if not THE most integral, parts of creating music. Building a track’s sonic universe requires years of experience, experimentation, and continuous ear training. It can be challenging to master without professional guidance, and overwhelming to know where and how to begin. To help you […]
Amplify Featured: sisterBlaze Always marching to the beat of his own drum, Mike Ferguson’s sisterBlaze project is back with a brand-new prog-pop opus, Gemini, that fuses all his pop, punk and prog influences for a result that’s sophisticated, musically accomplished, and “progcessible”. sisterBlaze 101: Cheat Sheet Your role in sisterBlaze: Composer, lyrics, guitars, drums, bass, synths, some keys, […]
Learn Introductory Mixing Q&A The mix of a song can make or break the final product. Making sure that all the sonic elements of a beat or track are intertwined to create a professional-sounding result is an art form in itself and requires continuous ear training and critical listening skills. The key to getting good at mixing is practice […]
Amplify Featured: Gant Fusing the electro bombast of new wave pioneers Depeche Mode with the dark thematic content of Nick Cave’s best work, darkwave duo Gant have just unfurled their doomy first full-length LP on an unsuspecting world. Get ready for synths. Lots of synths. Find Gant online Gant 101: Cheat Sheet Depeche Mode vs The Cure. Who […]
Amplify Featured: Melotika Mel Yelle, who goes by Melotika on stage, creates unique electro-pop music with a message. With a knack for making danceable darkness, she stands for self-confidence, empowerment and individuality. Melotika 101: Cheat Sheet One piece of gear I can’t live without My SM-58 Top musical moment or achievement to date Dancing Without You Go-to “I’m […]
Amplify Featured: Polykrome Energetic and always ready to bring the party, RAC grad and electronic music creator Polykrome has just dropped a new single, “No Doubt”. It might just be your next song of the summer. Follow Polykrome on Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube / Spotify / Apple Music / Amazon Music / SoundCloud Polykrome 101: Cheat […]
Amplify Featured: Michael Perry With two EPs already in hand, pop crooner Michael Perry looks to break out of his musical comfort zone in 2021 with rock and punk-inspired new tracks dropping each month and an ongoing exploration of individuality, self-acceptance and love through music. Follow Michael on Instagram / Facebook / Site Web / Twitter / YouTube / Spotify […]
Amplify Featured: Lofsky RAC alum Lofsky is making the most out of lockdown with a rapid-fire string of new releases and a brand new collab with DillanPonders. Expect fresh tracks every three weeks until the end of the year from the up-and-coming Toronto rapper. Follow Lofsky on Instagram / Spotify / Apple Music / YouTube / Facebook Lofsky 101: […]
Learn Work What’s your unique selling point? It’s what will determine how an audience or market sees you, and whether or not they will see the value in what you have to offer.This article is borrowed from a lesson in the Music Industry course taught during the third semester at Recording Arts Canada. Scenario 1: Selling beats Trent is a hypothetical beat-maker trying to […]
Amplify Featured: Alaskan Tapes With over 1 million monthly streams on Spotify alone, RAC alum Brady Kendall adds to his ever-evolving body of work with a haunting new Alaskan Tapes record For Us Alone. Follow Alaskan Tapes on Instagram / Facebook / Website / Bandcamp / YouTube / Spotify / Apple Music Rapid Fire with Alaskan Tapes’ Brady Kendall Brady Your role in Alaskan Tapes Musician One piece of gear you can’t […]
Amplify Featured: Romar Parris From Barbados to the RAC Toronto campus, Romar Parris has been tearing up the music scene as a producer and DJ. Inspired by the greats of reggae and pop, Parris channels his love of Bob Marley and Michael Jackson into his latest project with former classmate Ridah Kadabra. Follow Romar on Music By ThirtyTwo / Green Shanti Productions […]
Amplify Featured: What If Elephants Hot on the heels of their infectious new single, “Sugar Daddy”, Montreal’s trending indie-pop outfit What If Elephants are gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated new EP. Follow What If Elephants on Instagram / Facebook / Website / YouTube / Spotify /Apple Music Rapid fire with Joey and Justin Joey Justin Your role […]
Amplify Featured: Roxanne Potvin RAC favourite Roxanne Potvin is back with a brand-new single, “Jump In”. With a host of Juno and Maple Blues Award nominations already under her belt, the talented singer/songwriter’s sunny new track is just a taste of the new music she has planned for 2021. Follow Roxanne on Instagram / Facebook / Website / YouTube […]
Amplify Featured: Ozvaldo “O.Z” O.Z’s career is firing on all cylinders! The RAC grad’s hot new collab with PETiTOM, “Je Sais”, is just the opening salvo in a year that has already seen the launch of his new studio and record label, and promises not one, but two full-length albums featuring some of the biggest names in Quebec hip […]
Amplify Featured: Shayan Heidari The future is looking very bright for Shayan Heidari. With show-stopping performances on TVA’s recently revitalized Star Académie and an inspiring new collab with rapper, Majhool, 2021 promises to be a watershed year for the up-and-coming music creator. Follow Shayan on Instagram / Facebook / Facebook (Enlight) /Spotify / Apple Music / YouTube For Shayan Heidari, opportunity is knocking…hard. […]
Amplify Featured: Sage Dyck RAC student Sage Dyck, aka thankshollow, is already putting his newfound production skills to good use with his brand-new single, “alkaline”. The track, which combines hip hop, alt-rock, and pop, is just a tease of what’s coming from the talented creator in 2021. Follow Sage on Instagram / Facebook / Spotify / Apple Music It could be said that […]
Amplify Featured: La-Nai Gabriel RAC alum La-Nai Gabriel is on a musical voyage. Drawing inspiration from pandemic-induced isolation and a little Star Trek binge-watching, she boldly explores new sonic landscapes as laaain. Her new single, “Planet Surface”, lands on February 5th ahead of her sci-fi-infused EP, Away Mission, coming this June! Follow La-Nai on Bandcamp / Spotify / Apple Music / Website / Instagram […]
Amplify Featured: Beatcotheque Alex Urdininea has got his hands full. Between his songwriting and production work as Beatcotheque and as one half of the pop duo, The Retrogradez, the RAC alum has no shortage of infectious new singles planned for 2021. Follow Beatcotheque on Spotify / Apple Music / Instagram / Facebook Follow The Retrogradez on Spotify / Amazon Music / Instagram More than anything else, Alex Urdininea […]
Amplify Featured: Karlos Danklou Inspired by artists such as Salif Kaeïta, Enya, and Avicii, RAC grad Karlos Danklou, aka Kaarlojam, pays homage to Mother Africa with a message of unity through music. Combining spiritual elevation with frenzied rhythms, Karlos’ upcoming record promises to be a must-hear for fans of Afro-world music and eclectic sounds. Follow Karlos on Spotify / Apple Music […]
Amplify Featured: Daniel Zebouni 2020 was not an easy year for Daniel Zebouni. In the face of tragedy and the social isolation caused by the global pandemic, the RAC alum is kicking back with a new musical project, Frequenzee, and a hard-hitting new single, “Bonehead”. The release of the new track is just the tip of the iceberg in […]
Amplify Featured: A.J. Rettger RAC grad A.J. Rettger has just released his first novel, Oathbreaker, proving that a little adversity, frustration, and a touch of pettiness can work wonders on motivation. With a second title and an ongoing recording project in the works, 2021 is poised to be a productive year for the multi-talented creator. Follow A.J. on Instagram (Author Account) / Instagram (Producer Account) / […]
Amplify Featured: Treh LaMonte With a recent collab with American R&B songwriter/producer Tank and his first full-length album coming in 2021, Treh LaMonte wants to put Montreal R&B on the map. Follow Treh on Spotify / Apple Music / Soundcloud / Amazon Music / Instagram / Facebook The Montreal R&B scene is hurting. While the city continues to be a haven for indie rockers, the […]