Work Audio & Visuals: Bridging Mediums to Break into TV & Film Francis Hooper is a musician, audio engineer, and the production editor on one of the most popular animated TV shows of our time: Rick and Morty. He’s built a career out of fusing his passion for both sound and video, and is always looking for inventive new ways to bring his skills together. On top […]
Work This Sounds Familiar: The Evolution of Plagiarism in Music Part 1 Plagiarism in music is nothing new. In fact, it’s been around as long as the music industry itself. The idea of what exactly belongs to whom, however, has been changing throughout the years, leading us to an interesting crossroads in music. What was once a simple case of someone blatantly stealing another’s music has evolved […]
Work Tuning in: Establishing a Career in Radio Broadcasting Diving into the career of Anthony Conte, it’s plain to see he has always had a passion for audio. His curiosity has taken him far – from his early days of making personalized birthday cassettes for friends, to working as a radio producer for CHFI, to his latest chapter as Production Manager at Rogers Sports […]
Amplify DonPerry Continues His Streak of Sincerity with Latest Single “WIND BLOWS” For RAC student DonPerry, creating is a transformative process. Every project offers a new opportunity to evolve sonically and emotionally, moving him closer towards catharsis. His latest single “WIND BLOWS” conveys lyrical agony over minimalist R&B sounds, revealing his heart firmly on his sleeve. Describe the sounds of DonPerry? Could be anything… from R&B to […]
Work Online Tools Every Artist Should Know About If you’re an emerging artist in the early stages of your career, chances are that you’ll be wearing a lot of hats as you build your foundation. You’ll handle the craft, the business, and everything in between, so it can feel overwhelming as you try to manage all the moving parts that go into growing […]
Work Live Sound: Expecting the Unexpected As the live sound engineer and co-founder of Montreal venue The Diving Bell Social Club (and an RAC alumnus!) Evan Johnston has set up and recorded live performances in every musical genre, whether it’s for rock bands or orchestras. His work is guided by simple tenets that wholly apply to both live performances and recordings: […]
Work Making Your Mark in the Recording Industry On top of founding her own label and artist management agency Hot Tramp, Sarah Armiento has worked as a publicist, show promoter, and co-founded Montreal music venue The Diving Bell Social Club. Starting out in PR for a music promotions company, she built up enough connections and skills to go independent, first freelancing, then launching […]
Work Setting the Stage for Creativity: Personalizing Your Process Vocalist, producer, multi-instrumentalist and DJ, Janette King can do it all. She’s toured across North America, performed with major artists like Cupcakke, Jamila Woods, and Sudan Archives, and headlined festivals in the US and the UK. In 2021, she released her debut LP on Hot Tramp Records, which was lauded by fans and media alike. […]
Amplify Keegan O’Guedes Sinks His Teeth Into the East Coast Scene The GarageBand glory days of Keegan O’Guedes are now paying dividends. Since kick-starting his career at RAC, the recording engineer has established himself as a fixture in the Fredericton music scene, not only through collaborative projects but with his own signature sound. One piece of gear you can’t live without? Macbook (for DAW, plugins, etc.) […]
Work How to Build a Home Studio Anywhere: Maximizing Small Spaces Solomon Krause-Imlach is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and sound designer who understands how sound has the power to move people. He brings audio and ideas to life with his experienced ear and versatile musicality, which he has gained from over a decade of experience working on a wide range of freelance projects. Five years ago, […]
Amplify Caijo’s Sophomore Mixtape “2.DOPE” Pulls From Within to Reveal Personal Evolution Using rap as a vehicle to conquer his demons and rise above, RAC grad Caijo is stepping into his own power. The rapper’s sophomore release 2.DOPE explores his inner workings, layering emotional intensity between bars. Describe the sound of Caijo? Pure dopeness What’s your zodiac sign? Gemini Song that’s highest rotation on your playlists right […]
Amplify Credless’ “Missiles” Proves That Reputation Is More Than Just a Name On the heels of success in major junior hockey and then business school, RAC alum Credless is embracing his purpose as a meticulous beatmaker in the hip-hop scene. Together with Houston rap group New Nation, his latest release “Missiles” pays tribute to the journey that built him and sets a confident pace for what’s to […]