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FYI Music for Apr 24th, 2019 - Indies, Merck Mercuriadis, Jim Norris

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| Nominees For The 2019 Indies Announced

 
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The 19th Annual Independent Music Awards honour the best Canadian indie artists. The event takes place during CMW, on May 11, at the Phoenix Concert Theatre. Voting is now open.

 
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Media Beat

 
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| Media Beat: April 24, 2019

 
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Twitter, Harvey Weinstein, Sri Lanka, Edison Research, theScore, and cable vs streaming make headlines in today's column.

 
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News Story

 
Merck Mercuriadis
 

| Canada's Merck Mercuriadis Turns Songs Into Investor Gold

 
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Quebec-born music industry executive and entrepreneur Merck Mercuriadis, who started out as a marketing and A&R manager at Virgin Records, has accomplished more than most in a heady career that has now led to the formation of Hipgnosis Song Fund and well-heeled investors are chomping at the bit to invest. He is set to keynote at CMW on May 9.

 
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| There’s Something About Jann, the TV Show, That Canadians Love

 
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If you want to talk Canadian culture, Jann Arden has it nailed down. Her six-episode riot of comedic self-deprecation launched in March to rave reviews and has proven itself to be a roaring success with CTV viewers right up to its denouement this evening, averaging 1.1 million viewers weekly.

 
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| Nielsen Market Watch Facts & Figures: April 19th, 2019

 
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Here is this week's Nielsen Marketwatch report which features Canadian music stats for the current week and YTD with comparisons to last year. This chart is published every Tuesday. The abbreviation...

 
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Five Questions With...

 
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| Five Questions With… Jim Norris

 
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Canadian Musician has just turned 40 years of continuous publication for the magazine, a remarkable run that shows no signs of ending anytime soon. Here publisher Jim Norris reflects upon the feat, the reasons for its longevity, and the overall growth of the Canadian music industry.

 
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Careers

 
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| Careers: April 24, 2019

 
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Today's edition includes 136 postings from across the country. Companies seeking new talent include Apple, Facebook, Yahoo, Ryerson, Feldman Agency, U of Montreal, Ryerson, Electronic Arts, and the Nettwerk Music Group.

 
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Music News Digest

 
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| Music News Digest, April 24, 2019

 
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Lennie Gallant (pictured) is amongst the new ECMA honorees, Bronson Centre partners with The Phoenix, and CIMA is on a mission to NYC. Others in the news: Music BC, Justin Bieber, David Wilcox, Indie Week, Sylvia Rhone, Gord Downie, Ingrid Veninger, and farewell Tony Bird. Videos added for your enjoyment.

 
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Music Biz Headlines

 
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| Music Biz Headlines, April 24, 2019

 
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The swift ascent of MorMor (pictured), Kevin Hearn tackles art forgers, and the press fails on the R. Kelly story. Others in headlines include stoner metal bands, Louise Bessette, COC, podcasts, Ponteix, Model Home, Roy Ayers, Dennis Coffey, Emily King, Coachella, and Gary Stewart.

 
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Today's new track

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Lou Phelps: word

The Juno-nominated rapper returns with a strong new cut produced by WondaGurl. He spits out lines with rhythmic ease, and the entertaining video complements it neatly.

CANADIAN AIRPLAY CHARTS

 
 
ALL FORMAT  
1
Last Week: 1
 

Without Me

Halsey
 
Label: Capitol
2
Last Week: 5
 

Sucker

Jonas Brothers
 
Label: Republic
3
Last Week: 4
 

Dancing With A Stranger

Sam Smith & Normani
 
Label: Capitol
4
Last Week: 3
 

Close To Me

Ellie Goulding x Diplo Feat. Swae Lee
 
Label: Polydor/Columbia/Interscope
5
Last Week: 2
 

High Hopes

Panic! At The Disco
 
Label: DCD2/Fueled By Ramen/EMG
6
Last Week: 6
 

7 Rings

Ariana Grande
 
Label: Republic
7
Last Week: 7
 

Eastside

benny blanco, Halsey & Khalid
 
Label: friends keep secrets/Interscope
8
Last Week: 8
 

Happier

Marshmello & Bastille
 
Label: Joytime Collective/Astralwerks/Capitol
9
Last Week: 9
 

Walk Me Home

P!nk
 
Label: RCA
10
Last Week: 12
 

Sweet But Psycho

Ava Max
 
Label: Atlantic
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