Allison Russell Makes Broadway Debut, Joins Cast of Hadestown

Grammy-winning Canadian singer Allison Russell is whisked away to the underworld – on Broadway. – Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press

He discovered a recording of a legendary 1965 Beatles concert from Maple Leaf Gardens

That’s why Toronto Beatles expert and author Piers Hemmingsen’s find could be worth a fortune. – Nick Krewen, Toronto Star

Drake Wins Rap Categories at SOCAN Awards; Arkells celebrate the influence of songwriting

Drake wasn’t in attendance to accept a handful of trophies at the SOCAN Awards on Tuesday, but the rapper’s presence was still significant in the celebration of Canadian songwriters. – David FriendCanadian Press

This is so punk: anti-capitalist venue selling bonds to buy its building

RadStorm’s RadBond program has already raised $100,000 for the Göttingen Street property. –Brendyn Creamer, The coast

Beverly Glenn-Copeland reveals he is living with dementia

The popular Canadian singer-songwriter begins his final North American tour on September 26th at the POP Montreal Festival. In a new video with his wife and creative collaborator Elizabeth, he asks the community for support in the times ahead. – Richard Trapunski, Billboard Canada

Nelly Furtado: “Flames shot out of the speaker when I started making Maneater”

As she releases her new album 7, the Canadian pop star answers your questions about going to the studio with Timbaland, songwriting with Chris Martin and the melancholic magic of fado. – Dave Simpson, The Guardian

How to get reimbursed if you travel to a canceled event

When it comes to airfare, hotel, travel costs and tickets, event-goers can lose hundreds if not thousands of dollars due to last-minute cancellations. – Tara Deschamps, Canadian Press

‘Last Hurrah’: Memorial service for Calgary children’s entertainer Buck Shot

It was the final show for longtime children’s television star Ron (Buck Shot) Barge on Friday, as hundreds of family, friends and fans attended a public memorial service in Calgary. – Tara Deschamps, Canadian Press

Behind the camera with Bev Davies, Vancouver’s original punk photographer

Although she has photographed everyone from Madonna to Pope John Paul II, the core of her work is local: she is one of the most important documenters of Vancouver’s original punk scene from 1979 to 1984. – Allan MacInnis, Montecristo

What’s happening at Hamilton’s Downtown Arena?

Oak View Group offers insight into construction work at the Bay and York venue, which is already well underway. They say the $280 million project is on schedule and on budget. Work is well underway on the transformation of Hamilton’s downtown arena. -Meredith MacLeod, Hamilton City Magazine

Can Hamilton compete with Toronto after $280 million arena makeover?

The operator is courting Toronto business leaders about renovations – and the potential for Hamilton to become a concert director. – Scott Radley, Hamilton viewers

In his new book, author and neuroscientist Daniel Levitin advocates for the healing power of music

In his important new book I heard there is a secret chord: music as medicineLevitin shows how the connections between music and the brain can be used to treat a variety of illnesses, from post-traumatic stress disorder to pain, Parkinson’s disease, depression and cognitive injury. -Brad Wheeler, Globe and mail

Toronto’s Dream Serenade benefit celebrating its 10th anniversary with TALK, Sam Roberts and Sarah Harmer

The ever-popular benefit show was created by Hayden Desser and Christie Greyerbiehl and supports the Dream Serenade Summer Bursary for students with exceptional circumstances and their families. –Kerry Doole, Billboard Canada

International

Spotify is expanding its AI playlist feature to four new markets, including the US and Canada

Spotify is expanding its playlist creation tool using generative artificial intelligence for premium users to four new markets, including the United States and Canada, the Swedish streaming giant said Tuesday. – Reuters

How campaigns use (and abuse) music.

Kamala Harris has “freedom.” Donald Trump has “God bless the USA” (and lots of cease and desist letters). What makes a good campaign song? And why do we react so emotionally to the ones that work? Audie speaks with DJ Cassidy, who put on the DNC appeal. And Dana Gorzelany-Mostak, who studies the use of music in political campaigns. – Audie Cornish, The order

At Rock in Rio, sign language interpreters advocate for accessibility for deaf audiences

Katy Perry’s music grew louder, the giant screens around the stage showed someone else in their lower corners – a sign language interpreter. – David Biller & Bruna Prado, Associated Press

TikTok is switching to Shutter Music subscription service TikTok Music in November

It was widely viewed as a potential “Spotify killer” – a subscription streaming music platform owned by TikTok, the world’s largest short-form video service. But today (September 24th), TikTok confirmed that it will be shutting down TikTok Music globally on November 28th. – Music business worldwide

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