Amplify RAC Instructor Spotlight: Francis Brûlé With many skills under his belt; having taken courses in cartooning, visual art, and computer science, the singer-songwriter, pianist, sound designer, producer and now teacher says he is constantly in a learning mode. His goal: to evolve and grow as an artist. Written by @recordingarts 27 July 202327 July 2023
Amplify Top 10 Movie Soundtracks for Your Nostalgic Summer Playlist Summertime and the livin’ is easy. No time evokes a sense of freedom and possibility quite like summer. As the sun shines bright and the weather heats up, the season calls for spontaneous road trips, beach parties, and outdoor adventures – and what better way to amplify those carefree moments than with an amazing soundtrack? […] Written by @recordingarts 20 July 202320 July 2023
Amplify From Montreal to L.A.: Kevin Figs’ Journey as an Independent Producer Growing up in an immigrant family with a mother who sang and a former rockstar father, producer Kevin Figs quickly developed what would become two central pillars in his life: a deep love for music and an incredible work ethic. Written by @recordingarts 13 July 202314 July 2023
Amplify Just how Jesse Mac Cormack likes it In his native Montreal, Jesse Mac Cormack hardly needs an introduction. The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist boasts two highly acclaimed albums, several equally praised EPs, and a growing international fan base. Written by @recordingarts 6 July 20236 July 2023
Amplify Seeing Songs with Synesthesia Artist Ciele Beau Vancouver-based multi-disciplinary musician and visual artist Ciele Beau has always heard – and seen – music a little differently. Her striking audiovisual art incorporates her synesthesia, a neurological condition that mixes up sensory information in the brain, causing her to see colour and shapes when listening to music. This inspires her “Sound to Colour” practice, […] Written by @recordingarts 29 June 202329 June 2023
Amplify Artificial Intelligence: The Future of the Music Industry? For many, the thought of artificial intelligence (AI) embedding itself in many lines of work is terrifying. For others, it’s a revolutionary tool that helps out with multiple tasks. So what is AI? Written by @recordingarts 22 June 202322 June 2023
Amplify Behind the Mic: Navigating the Path to a Radio Career Having fallen into the realm of audio work rather inadvertently, Jared Hillel now considers radio his full-time career and passion. He sat down with RAC to talk radio – from his favourite parts of the job to things he wishes he’d known when starting out. Written by @recordingarts 15 June 202315 June 2023
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. Written by @recordingarts 8 June 20238 June 2023
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. Written by @recordingarts 1 June 20231 June 2023
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. Written by @recordingarts 25 May 202325 May 2023
