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Why I Don’t Chase Perfect Takes
Finishing a song isn’t about correcting every imperfection. It’s about knowing when the story is there, and leaving the listener enough room to find their own meaning in it.
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The Inside Track
Stories from the studio, behind the songs, and everything in between.
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One Song, Several Royalties: What Canadian Artists Need to Know
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