Amplify Valentine’s Day 2025 Playlist: Songs for Love, Heartache, and Late-Night Crushes Discover the ultimate 2025 Valentine’s Day playlist featuring TikTok hits, timeless love songs, breakup anthems, and self-love tracks. From Lady Gaga to NSYNC, find the perfect song for love, heartbreak, or messy situationships this Valentine’s!
Amplify Featured Creator: Caleigh Barker Dive into the emotive world of Caleigh Barker, a singer-songwriter and producer whose forthcoming EP 'Sadditude' delivers invigorating pop with catchy melodies. Her music, advocating vulnerability, is a journey through darkness to light. RAC explores her inspirations in this exclusive interview.
Amplify Studio Secrets: Revealing the Stories Behind Music’s Greatest Hits Discover the untold stories behind music's biggest hits! Explore the captivating studio moments that shaped iconic songs. From Michael Jackson to The Beatles, uncover the mistakes that became musical masterpieces.
Amplify Evolution of Alt Z Music: Soundtrack of the Digital Age Explore the Evolution of Alt Z Music, a genre born in the digital age. From its roots in SoundCloud and YouTube to mainstream success, discover how Alt Z is reshaping the music landscape. Dive into its influences, including indie, hip-hop, and pop, with nods to artists like Melanie Martinez and beabadoobee. Join us on a journey through the cultural melting pot of Alt Z, where creativity knows no bounds.
Amplify Sustainable Sounds: 6 Green Music Festivals Making a Global Impact Sustainable Sounds: Discover six eco-conscious music festivals leading the charge in global sustainability in honour of Earth Day 2024. Explore innovative waste management, renewable energy use, and more, shaping a greener future for live music.
Amplify Music and the Brain: Auditory Illusions Explore the fascinating relationship between music and the brain with our series on auditory illusions. Dive into the cognitive mechanisms that shape our musical perceptions, revealing how the brain processes sound elements and creates coherence. Discover the concepts of the Shepard Tone, perceptual filling-in, and the missing fundamental, and how the brain fills in information to create the illusion of lower tones, enriching our musical experiences.
Amplify 6 Black Women Revolutionizing Country and Folk Music Following the hype for Beyoncé's new album Cowboy Carter, uncover the impactful contributions of trailblazing Black women reshaping country & folk music: Allison Russell, Leyla McCalla, June McDoom, Valerie June, Rhiannon Giddens, and Hurray for the Riff Raff. Dive into their groundbreaking music, reshaping the landscape of these genres for a new generation. Explore their stories, songs, and the rich diversity of voices transforming music today!
Amplify How to Go Viral With Your Music: Juno-Nominated Women Celebrate Women's History Month with a look at Juno-nominated and award-winning women who have gone viral in the Canadian music scene. From Charlotte Cardin to The Beaches, Haviah Mighty, and Tate McRae, these artists have leveraged social media to become household names. Join us for a rapid-fire roundup of their viral success stories and see how they made it to Canada's biggest and most glamorous night of music: the Juno Awards (spoilers ahead)!
Amplify 5 Women Who Revolutionized Hip-hop Music Discover the impact of five pioneering women in hip-hop music in honour of Women's History Month, featuring Missy Elliott, Lil' Kim, Lauryn Hill, Nicki Minaj, and Noname. Learn how these rappers revolutionized the genres, inspiring emerging artists and producers with their innovative sounds and fearless creativity.
Amplify Instructor Spotlight: Martin Riopel Meet Martin Riopel, a new addition to RAC's esteemed list of instructors. As a composer, sound designer, and co-founder of Last Exit Audio studio, Martin brings a wealth of experience to his role. His passion for music and sound is evident in his multi-faceted career, which includes roles as a producer, mixer, and teacher. Discover how Martin's expertise and enthusiasm for sound can inspire your own creative journey.
Amplify 5 Women Who Revolutionized Electronic Music Discover the groundbreaking women who shaped electronic music! Explore the pioneering sounds of Björk, Grimes, SOPHIE, and more, and celebrate Women's History Month with their innovative beats, fearless creativity, and profound influence on the music industry. Their legacy continues to inspire modern artists and producers, pushing the boundaries of creativity in electronic music.
Amplify Featured Creator: Rebekah Bergeron-Taillefer Discover the inspiring journey of Rebekah Bergeron-Taillefer, a versatile creative blending music, production, and storytelling. Dive into her experiences at RAC, her artistic evolution, and her personal challenges, from mental health struggles to award-winning moments. Explore how her passion for music has shaped her career and fueled her creative endeavors.
Amplify Evolution of K-Pop : a Choreographed Cultural Phenomenon Discover the captivating journey of K-pop, from its innovative roots in the 1990s to a global phenomenon today. Explore how bands like Seo Taiji and Boys, Girls' Generation, BTS, and Blackpink have shaped this genre with their unique blend of music, choreography, and culture. Experience the colorful, choreographed cultural phenomenon of K-pop through its catchy melodies, energetic performances, and global influence.
