INDIE INSIDER
ROAD TEST
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INDIE INSIDER
Trying to Land a Record Deal
DEPARTMENTS
9 First Take 12 Association Update 14 Changes 20 Canadian Musician Podcast 21 Events 64 Hot Gear 71 Advertisers ’ Index 74 Tech Tools 76 Classifieds 78 Showcase
COLUMNS
27 The Value of the Playback by Stew Crookes
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ROAD TEST
Novation Launchkey 88 , Shure GLX-D + Dual Band Digital Wireless , Jackson Audio New Wave
28 The Power of Drums by Mark Rogers
30 The Power of a Playlist by Jennifer Buchanan
31 Teaching Tips for Safe and Exclusive Music Spaces by Stephen Richardson
32 A Few More Good Licks by Bill McBirnie
60 The Importance of Speaking Like a Star by Lorraine Lawson
61 Take Your Pick ! by Jean-Philippe Comeau
62 How Do You Get a Record Deal by Jeff Nedza
63 How to Start Producing Your Own Demos by Rob Wells
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FEATURES
BRUCE COCKBURN
IS ON A ROLL
By Matt Bauer
34
Bruce Cockburn has been riding a late career peak that rivals Bob Dylan . With a distinguished 56-year sojourn marked by politics , spirituality and a nearly unrivalled musical diversity that has seen him embrace folk , jazz , rock and global styles not to mention his highly respected activism and compassionate and socially conscious lyrics , the now 78 year old Cockburn has released his latest album — the spiritually-based triumph O Sun O Moon .
MUSIC , MAGIC & LIFE
THROUGH THE EYES OF WITCH PROPHET
By Manus Hopkins
38
With a new record out , a busy festival season ahead , and an appearance in a documentary on witchcraft , Witch Prophet is appearing everywhere these days . It ’ s only right that one such place be in our pages .
July / August 2023 , Vol . XLV , No . 4
JAYDA G FINDS HERSELF THROUGH LOSS
By Matt Bauer
42
Titled after her late father , Guy , is Jayda G ’ s most personal release to date . Known worldwide for her exuberant DJ sets , the Grand Forks , BC-born and London , UKbased writer , producer , DJ , environmental toxicologist , and broadcaster has crafted a vivid , danceable tapestry in tribute to her father Richard Guy who passed when Jayda was ten .
CANADIAN MUSICIAN ’ S 2023 KEYBOARD SPECIAL
By Manus Hopkins
49
Pianists Kenny “ Blues Boss ” Wayne , Martin Mayer , Adrean Farrugia , and Laila Biali share insights on practice , training , and what makes a piano player great , while offering
THE PERPLEXITIES OF BLACK MUSIC IN CANADA tips for newer players .
BRUCE
COCKBURN
IS ON A ROLL
OUR 2023 KEYBOARD SPECIAL
WITCH PROPHET CASTS A SPELL
JAYDA G
COVER PHOTO : BRUCE COCKBURN BY : DANIEL KEEBLER