Cormac McGeeinInside the Music DenAngelList Tips for CanadiansIf you’re a Toronto startup trying to raise money, now might be the time to get on AngelList, at least according to Alex Norman. He’s one…Apr 6, 2017Apr 6, 2017
Cormac McGeeinInside the Music DenThe Dos and Don’ts of Music ConferencesConferences are beasts. Look at any schedule and you’ll see hundreds of panels, workshops, “must see” keynotes, shows and parties. Look up…Mar 9, 2017Mar 9, 2017
Cormac McGeeinInside the Music DenDarryl Hurs: We’re All Responsible for Toronto’s VenuesIt was a packed house for the Toronto Music Advisory Council discussion on protecting music venues, and the long list of speakers —…Feb 28, 2017Feb 28, 2017
Cormac McGeeinRough Draft: Media, Creativity and SocietyNew Tech New Voices: Toronto’s RappersThere’s long been a sentiment that Toronto’s rappers have to find success in the United States before their own country will appreciate…Feb 15, 2017Feb 15, 2017
Cormac McGeeinInside the Music DenAbout the Money: How Toronto’s Top Music Sponsors SpendThere’s a lot of talk about making Toronto a “music city.” In these conversations, some issues are continually raised — space, bylaws…Dec 12, 2016Dec 12, 2016
Cormac McGeeinInside the Music DenViews of the Six — Knowledge for Young CreatorsYou’ve probably walked by Toronto’s Soho House without giving it a second thought. Sitting just west of University and Adelaide, the brick…Nov 21, 2016Nov 21, 2016
Cormac McGeeinRough Draft: Media, Creativity and SocietyThe Music Den: Experimenting with EntrepreneurshipIt’s Friday night and the Rogers Communication Centre at Ryerson University is quiet. Most students have left campus and are starting to…Nov 1, 2016Nov 1, 2016
Cormac McGeeinInside the Music DenBeats Mind Movement is the Type of Community Programming that can make Toronto a True Music CityBackstage at the Rivoli, J Hoodi is nervous. The 18-year-old rapper is about to perform live for the first time. The crowd of about 75…Oct 26, 2016Oct 26, 2016
Cormac McGeeinInside the Music DenHow Ryerson Alumni Created Canada’s Biggest Hip Hop CelebrationToronto rapper Big Lean has one foot on a speaker at the front of the stage. Bent over, he catches his breath. After a few seconds he…Sep 23, 2016Sep 23, 2016
Cormac McGeeinInside the Music DenThe Startup Musicians: Wolf SagaMusicians are some of the original entrepreneurs, building their brands from the ground up by crafting a unique product that they hope will…Aug 26, 2016Aug 26, 2016