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In just a few years, Toronto-born rapper and actor Connor Price has built a global audience and over 2 billion streams entirely on his own terms.
“Staying independent means ownership, creative control and being able to do things my own way,” says Price. “I can put out music when I want. I can say what I want. I can work with who I want. I can market it how I want. I don’t have to wait for a label.”
That mindset has already helped him carve out a career many would envy. Using social media, online savvy, and some help from his family and friends, Price has found a way to reach a wide fan base all over the world. It’s a 21st-century DIY rise. Build the fanbase first, then go out on the road. Release 110 songs, then record your debut album.
Connor Price stars on Billboard Canada’s new Indie Issue digital cover — a look at artists making it work without a label. In the story, he talks about going from a career as an actor into music and content creation, and the viral Spin The Globe project that has resulted in millions of streams not just for him but for independent artists all over the world.
“Being on the independent side and working so closely with my wife [Breanna, his manager], I have to know how the business side works,” he says. “Some artists might be in a label situation with a big team where all they have to do is focus on the music, which is great, all the power to them. But I actually have a lot of pride and enjoyment in both the business side and the creative side.”
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It’s every starry-eyed artist’s dream to sign a record deal — or so the conventional wisdom goes.
The recorded music industry has been built on the label model from its earliest days, with record companies providing funding to artists in exchange for rights to the music.
As recording has become cheaper and more accessible, though, the whole paradigm is shifting. Now, many artists are choosing to remain independent — or, in the case of major Canadian breakouts like The Beaches and Nemahsis, seeing success as independent artists after leaving a label roster.
That dynamic has been changing for decades, with strong independent streaks in DIY-minded genres like punk and hip-hop, but the internet has upended the industry to such an extent that artists across all genres are weighing the benefits of independence.
When you don’t have a label fronting funds or tapping into established release strategies and promotional networks, you need to make sure you’ve got a strong community around.
Ontario indie artist Ruby Waters knows that firsthand. She’s become a major breakout Canadian indie rock act in the last five years, with two Juno nominations, international tours and millions of streams under her belt.
“The main force to my independence as an artist really comes down to the love and support I’ve had from my day one homies and fans throughout my whole musical journey starting from back when I was singing on the street,” she says in another Billboard Canada Indie Issue feature.
Read the whole feature, which looks at the tools artists have without label support, here.
Billboard Summit Brings Global Talent to Toronto This Summer
A major global initiative is coming to Canada.
The inaugural Billboard Summit will bring some of the world’s biggest artists to Toronto’s NXNE Festival for a series of dynamic, artist-led conversations in June.
The full-day event will go beyond industry panel conversations to centre musicians talking about what they’re most passionate about: their processes, collaborations and breakthroughs.
Charlotte Cardin is the first artist announced to join the summit. The Montreal-based singer and songwriter has had an international breakout over the last few years, charting on multiple Billboard charts and touring throughout Canada, Europe and the Middle East.
Her global rise led from Billboard Canada Women in Music, where she was named Woman of the Year in 2024, to the global Billboard Women in Music stage in Los Angeles this past March, where she represented Canada as Global Woman of the Year.
Cardin will speak on the topic of Breaking Through Barriers by sharing experiences and moments that have defined her career and offering inspiration to anyone striving to push boundaries.
Other soon-to-be-announced names will include artists from around the world — from trailblazing Canadians who’ve built influential brands that have resonated across borders to international artists who’ve set chart and live music records throughout the globe.
Stay tuned for the full programming announcement, featuring an exciting lineup of diverse voices and thought-provoking speakers.
More info here.
PUP Chart on Billboard Canadian Albums for the Fourth Straight Time with ‘Who Will Look After The Dogs?’
Punk is back on the charts this week.
Toronto band PUP have debuted their newest album Who Will Look After The Dogs? on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart this week, dated May 17. The album enters at No. 72 and marks the band’s fourth consecutive album on the chart since its sophomore effort, The Dream Is Over, first landed at No. 48 in 2016.
The album is fun and self-deprecating in ways we’ve come to expect from PUP, but also reflects the band’s major life changes: members got married or had kids, one expanded his home studio, and singer Stefan Babcock ended a decade-long relationship.
Although they have previously reached higher peaks on the chart, the band has some serious momentum. Following a stint playing arenas opening for Sum 41 on the band’s farewell tour, they’re now currently on tour in Europe and will also celebrate the record with a citywide summer tour in Toronto. The Mega-City Madness Tour is set to kick off in July, with dates at six venues in PUP’s hometown.
Elsewhere on the chart, legendary British rock band Pink Floyd earns this week’s top debut on the chart with Pink Floyd At Pompeii: MCMLXXII, which lands at No. 45. It is the first-ever soundtrack album for the band’s 1972 concert film Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii, which was recently remastered in 4K and re-released in theatres. It is the only other debut on the May 17 chart.
Check out the whole Canadian Albums chart breakdown here. – Stefano Rebuli
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Composer Charles Strouse, who died Thursday at age 96, was Broadway royalty – a three-time Tony winner for Bye Bye Birdie, Applause and Annie. He also won a Grammy for the Annie cast album and a Primetime Emmy for a 1996 revival of Bye Bye Birdie starring Jason Alexander and Vanessa Williams. Strouse was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1985.
Even if you’re not a Broadway buff, you know at least a few of Adams’ songs. Annie spawned the instant standard “Tomorrow,” which Barbra Streisand covered on her platinum album Songbird. Jay-Z had a top 15 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1999 with “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem),” which sampled “It’s the Hard Knock Life” from Annie.
Bye Bye Birdie, about a pop star who was drafted to go into the Army (inspired by Elvis Presley, the biggest pop star of the 1950s, who experienced a similar fate at the height of his fame), also spawned a standard – the jaunty “Put on a Happy Face,” which Dick Van Dyke performed in the musical (and in the 1963 film version). The song was covered by such artists as Nancy Wilson, Johnny Mathis, The Supremes and Tony Bennett. Bye Bye Birdie also included the spirited “A Lot of Livin’ to Do,” which was recorded by such stars as Bobby Rydell.
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Strouse was born Charles Louis Strouse in New York City on June 7, 1928. In 1949 he met lyricist Lee Adams at a party, which led to a long and successful musical partnership. The duo began by writing tunes for numerous revues, as well as special material for performers such as Kaye Ballard, Carol Burnett, Jane Morgan and Dick Shawn.
In 1958, Strouse teamed with Fred Tobias to write “Born Too Late,” which became a No. 7 hit on the then-new Hot 100 for Poni-Tails, a female vocal trio.
Strouse teamed with Adams to write the songs for several long-running Broadway musicals. They won Tonys for best musical in 1961 for Bye Bye Birdie (for which Van Dyke won a Tony) and in 1970 for Applause (for which Lauren Bacall won a Tony). They were nominated for a Tony for best musical in 1965 for Golden Boy (for which Sammy Davis Jr. was nominated for a Tony).
Even some of their lesser hits spawned memorable songs. 1962’s All American, which starred Ray Bolger, closed after 80 performances. However, one song from the score, “Once Upon a Time,” became an oft-performed standard of the 1960s, with recordings by such top singers as Tony Bennett, Vic Damone, Perry Como, Bobby Darin and Frank Sinatra. Richard Carpenter performed the poignant ballad at a 1983 concert soon after the death of his sister, Karen Carpenter.
Strouse scored the 1967 film classic Bonnie and Clyde, which brought him a Grammy nod for best original score written for a motion picture or TV special. Strouse and Adams wrote songs for The Night They Raided Minsky’s, a 1968 film produced by Norman Lear. While that film was only a modest hit, their collaboration with the producer would be a blockbuster.
In 1970, Strouse and Adams were asked to write a theme song for a TV show that Lear was developing. The show, which debuted in January 1971, was All in the Family, the biggest and most groundbreaking TV hit of the decade. Series stars Carroll O’Connor and Jean Stapleton performed the theme song “Those Were the Days,” which perfectly captured the tone of the show, from its opening lines: “Boy, the way Glenn Miller played/ Songs that made ‘The Hit Parade’/ Guys like us we had it made/ Those were the days.” The title sequence, of Archie and Edith performing the tune at their piano, is said to have been inspired by Strouse’s childhood memories of playing music with his parents at home. Released as a single, the original version reached No. 43 on the Hot 100 in 1972.
Several of Strouse’s scores climbed high on the Billboard 200. The Bye Bye Birdie cast album reached No. 12 (the subsequent film soundtrack climbed even higher – No. 2 in 1963). A TV soundtrack to All in the Family (which included “Those Were the Days”) reached No. 8 in 1972. The Annie cast album petered out at No. 81, but went platinum.
While Strouse is probably best known for his long partnership with Adams – who is still living at age 100 – he also collaborated with other lyricists. He and Martin Charnin teamed to write Annie, which won seven Tony Awards, including best musical and best original score.
Strouse received three subsequent Tony nominations for best original score, working with a different lyricist on each of the shows. He teamed with David Rogers on Charlie and Algernon (1981); with Steven Schwartz on Rags (1987); and with Richard Maltby, Jr. on Nick and Nora (1992).
Two revivals of Annie have received Tony nominations for best revival of a musical. In addition, a live staging of the show, titled Annie Live!, was produced for NBC in 2021.
Strouse loved what he did and remained active, which was doubtless a key to his longevity. “I work every day,” he told The Associated Press during an interview on the eve of his 80th birthday in 2008. “Activity — it’s a life force. When you enjoy doing what you’re doing, which I do very much, I have something to get up for.”
Strouse died at his home in New York City, his family said. Strouse’s wife, director-choreographer Barbara Siman, died in 2023. He is survived by four children, Ben, Nick, Victoria and William.
Kelly Clarkson kicked off The Kelly Clarkson Show on Thursday (May 15) by performing “Still Bad” with help from Lizzo herself.
The R&B star opened the number with Clarkson ably handling harmony duty on the first verse before the pair launched into the track’s celebratory chorus in unison, singing, “I don’t need him, I need a drink/ Let’s turn this pain into some champagne, baby/ Like cheers, bi—, it’s been a day/ Might take that last flight out to Vegas, what y’all think?”
For the second verse of the breakup anthem, Lizzo cedes the floor to the talk show host with a tossed-off “Tell ’em, Kelly!” At which point America’s original idol swaggers, “Plot twist: I’m doing great/ I make that been-through sh– look sexy anyway/ I don’t need him, I need to throw ass, been a minute/ Break fast with my bi—es/ Real love, real life, damn, I’ve been missing.”
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“Still Bad” serves as the latest single from Lizzo’s upcoming fifth studio album, Love in Real Life, which is set to drop sometime later this year. The project was also preceded by the title track as its swinging, rock-infused lead single. Meanwhile, Clarkson just unveiled her new single “Where Have You Been.”
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This week’s batch of episodes on The Kelly Clarkson Show have been filled with special musical numbers beyond the host’s usual daily Kellyoke picks, including in-studio performances by Ledisi, Sierra Hull and Operation Mincemeat star Jak Malone, as well as appearances by Bernadette Peters, Darren Criss, Blake Shelton, Anna Kendrick and more.
Watch Lizzo and Kelly duet on “Still Bad” below.
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Donald Trump recently launched into online rants targeting not one, but two of the world’s biggest musicians, and the American Federation of Musicians International isn’t letting it slide.
Hours after Trump wrote that Taylor Swift isn’t “hot” anymore while calling Bruce Springsteen “dumb as a rock” in posts Friday (May 16) on Truth Social, AFM International President Tino Gagliardi issued a statement condemning the “attacks” on two of the labor union’s members.
“The American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada will not remain silent as two of our members — Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift — are singled out and personally attacked by the President of the United States,” Gagliardi began.
“Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift are not just brilliant musicians; they are role models and inspirations to millions of people in the United States and across the world,” the statement continued. “Whether it’s Born in the U.S.A. or the Eras Tour, their music is timeless, impactful, and has deep cultural meaning. Musicians have the right to freedom of expression, and we stand in solidarity with all our members.”
The “Anti-Hero” singer and E Street Band leader are just two of tens of thousands of musicians who are part of the AFM, which “negotiates fair agreements, protects ownership of recorded music, secures benefits such as health care and pension, and lobbies for musicians and the rights of workers,” according to the union’s website. Swift is a member of her local Nashville branch, while Springsteen is part of chapters in both Los Angeles and his home state of New Jersey, per the AFM’s statement.
The organization’s defense of the two stars counters Trump’s tirade against both of them earlier on Friday. Starting with Swift, the politician had written, “Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’ she’s no longer ‘HOT?’”
The remark comes eight months after he first posted that he hated the 14-time Grammy winner on Truth Social following her endorsement of his opponent, Kamala Harris, in the 2024 election. Trump has a long history of directing barbed comments at Swift, previously making fun of her for getting booed by Philadelphia Eagles fans at the Super Bowl in February.
Shortly after name-dropping the Eras headliner, Trump turned his attention to The Boss. In response to Springsteen slamming the billionaire’s “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration” at a concert in Manchester, England, two days prior, Trump wrote, “Never liked him, never liked his music, or his Radical Left Politics and, importantly, he’s not a talented guy — Just a pushy, obnoxious JERK, who fervently supported Crooked Joe Biden … Sleepy Joe didn’t have a clue as to what he was doing, but Springsteen is ‘dumb as a rock.’”
At press time, neither Swift nor Springsteen had addressed Trump’s latest comments, but both have been vocal in their opposition to the Republican Party leader. In addition to backing his opponents in both of the past two elections, the “Karma” artist has criticized his policies on a number of occasions. And in 2020, the “Dancing in the Dark” rock star called Trump a “threat” to democracy, telling The Atlantic, “He simply makes any kind of reform that much harder … These are all existential threats to our democracy and our American way of life.”
Carín León is the latest Latin star to perform his very own Tiny Desk concert for NPR Music. The Mexican superstar went all out for his set, which included a 16-piece band that helped him bring to life “Ese Vato No Te Queda,” “Lado Frágil,” “El Amor de Mi Herida” and “Por la Suave.” León […]
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Morgan Wallen‘s highly anticipated fourth studio album, I’m the Problem, dropped on Friday (May 16). The only way we know how to celebrate is to shop some of the country star’s best merch deals.
There are plenty of options to choose from for the big Wallen fan in your life. From T-shirts, hats and hoodies from top retailers like Urban Outfitters, Etsy and Amazon, you can rep the Grammy-nominated country music star in style. Get excited, folks: We’ve selected a few favorites from these retailers that have us hyped for Wallen’s latest project. The best part? These picks are affordable as can be.
Morgan Wallen Long Live Cowgirls T-Shirt
A slouchy graphic tee with “Long Live Cowgirl” on the front.
Inspired by Wallen’s hit song “Cowgirls,” this graphic T-shirt will have you feeling like a proper country fan. Retailing for $39.00, the piece includes a crew neckline accompanied by colorful cowboy-esque graphics on the front that read “Morgan Wallen Long Live Cowgirls” in a pleasing curvy font. This eye-catching style is made of a breezy cotton jersey fabric, breathable enough to wear to a music festival or one of Wallen’s packed shows.
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Although this shirt is marketed toward men, the shirt can easily be unisex when styled correctly. Boxy and relaxed, this pick could look great with cut-off jeans or a distressed denim skirt and boots. (Cowboy hat not included.)
“Get me To God’s Country” Trucker Hat
An unofficial trucker hat reading “Get Me To God’s Country.”
Who doesn’t love a trucker hat? This pick is pure Americana, featuring Wallen’s iconic phrase “Get Me to God’s Country” scrawled on the front in graphic red and khaki lettering all set atop a navy base. Retailing for $29.99, the hat features a mixed polyester and cotton construction accompanied by a plastic snap closure on the back that creates the perfect fit. Although this isn’t official merch, the style is perfect for those superfans looking for a cute way to rep Wallen subtly. If you know, you know.
I’m the Problem Comfort Colors Adult Heavyweight T-shirt
A slouchy graphic tee featuring I’m the Problem album art on the front.
Rep Wallen’s latest album in style with an official I’m the Problem Comfort Colors tee. Retailing for $39.99, this graphic tee features the “Last Night” singer’s album cover on the front alongside bright red lettering reading “Morgan Wallen.” The back is also adorned with the album name in red, tying in the contrasting color.
The shirt is made of durable, ultra-comfy cotton and comes in sizes small to XXL. It’s worth noting that the style is meant to be a bit oversized. Before purchasing, consider the fit, and what might work best for you. The tee could look killer with shorts and a flannel for a casual coffee run. Or dress it up with a bubble skirt and cowboy booties to show off your allegiance to Wallen in style.
Official Morgan Wallen Singing Pullover Hoodie
A gray hoodie with Morgan Wallen graphics on the front in black and red.
You can never have too many comfy hoodies. This cozy pick retails for $49.99 in a versatile “Heather Gray” colorway. The oversized style features a black and red graphic on the front of Wallen singing, surrounded by whimsical star motifs.
Worn with classic black leggings and fuzzy slip-on clogs, you’ll be lounging in cushy comfort. It’s a low-effort, maximum impact piece that everyone should have in their wardrobes, Wallen fan or otherwise. For a night on the town, we recommend wearing this hooide with distressed jorts and your favorite athletic sneakers.
Morgan Wallen Sneedville PopSockets
A Morgan Wallen-themed accessory for your phone.
Want to subtly rep your faves? PopSockets are the way to go. This cute little phone accessory retails for $15.99 and features a funky graphic of Wallen singing plastered to the front, set atop a contrasting white background.
This piece is practical and stylish, allowing you to hold your phone up virtually hands-free. If you’re in the market for something similar, the Wallen-approved PopSocket also comes magnetized and in a larger size to attach to your wallet for $29.99 and $35.99, respectively.
The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation into whether Live Nation and AEG illegally colluded in their concert refund policies at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Live Nation confirmed, though the concert giant is denying any wrongdoing.
Bloomberg first reported Thursday (May 15) that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating whether Live Nation and AEG violated federal antitrust laws by coordinating their responses to mass concert cancellations via a task force when the pandemic first hit in 2020.
Prosecutors have weighed bringing charges against Live Nation and its CEO, Michael Rapino, according to Bloomberg. No such charges have yet been filed; the statute of limitations for federal antitrust prosecutions is five years, meaning that if a case is going to be brought, it will have to be soon.
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Live Nation’s regulatory chief, Dan Wall, confirmed the criminal probe in a statement to Billboard but says the company did nothing wrong.
“It is not illegal for artist agents, promoters and ticketing companies to work together to solve the unprecedented challenges of a global pandemic,” Wall says. “While Live Nation contributed to this industry effort in good faith, we set our own unique policies and refund terms to support fans and artists. We did not collude with AEG or anyone else. We are proud of our leadership during those trying times, and if any charges result from this investigation, we will defend them vigorously.”
A DOJ spokesperson declined to comment on the matter Friday (May 16). Reps for AEG did not immediately return a request for comment.
The criminal investigation comes on top of the DOJ’s civil antitrust action accusing Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster of illegally monopolizing the live music industry. The lawsuit, filed last May, seeks to break up the two live entertainment behemoths that merged in 2010.
Live Nation and Ticketmaster insist that they are in compliance with antitrust regulations and have said they plan to “vigorously defend” against the lawsuit at trial, currently scheduled for March 2026.
The Live Nation-Ticketmaster suit was brought by then-President Joe Biden’s DOJ, and Bloomberg reports that the criminal investigation into Live Nation and AEG also began when Biden was president. But both enforcement actions have continued under President Donald Trump, who has made a priority of cracking down on issues within the live entertainment business
Trump signed an executive order in March — with musician and political supporter Kid Rock in attendance — calling for greater transparency around ticket sales and directing regulators to look into possible instances of deceptive and anticompetitive conduct in the industry.
The DOJ and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) responded by launching an official inquiry into the event ticketing business on May 7. The agencies said the probe is aimed at increasing competition in order to lower ticket prices, as well as rooting out exploitative scalpers and bots.
This week, Rihanna dropped her first song in three years, Morgan Wallen did some self-reflection on new album I’m the Problem, and JIN of BTS unveiled his second solo EP — and those are just a few of several high-profile new music releases closing out the second full week of May. And of all the […]
