The Problem with the Canadian Music Industry
The Canadian Recording Industry:
CD Vs. Digital
Stephanie Puccinelli
0764785
MDST*2020
November 12, 2012
City and Colour, Our Lady Peace, Arcade Fire and Billy Talent are all bands that depend on the Canadian recordi//g industry. Without this industry these bands would have had a hard time becoming known to such a wide array of people. Not only does the recording industry help make the actual recordings in the studio, but they also make it possible for artists and bands to put out songs on CDs. These CDs allow artists to showcase and share their musical talent with fans all over the world, however in recent years this has been changing. CDs are finding their way off the selves and record stores are closing. With the advancement of technology the Canadian recording industry is finding ways in which they can advance and succeeded. It is through things such as digital downloads that is keeping this industry very much alive, without it many would consider the music industry as it once was to be dead. Even though CD sales are decreasing that does not mean that the whole recording/ Music industry is dead, CD sales are just one part of the revenue. Digital downloads are now more popular than ever, however just like the CD it may not be popular forever. There will always be something new to come and take over what once was. In a world that technology is always changing the Canadian recording industry is not dying, but is very much alive by finding ways such as switching to digital downloads to keep up with the demands.
“The Canadian Recording Industry Association ("CRIA") is a not-for-profit corporation whose mandate is to promote and further the objectives and interests of its members and the recording industry in Canada. The CRIA member record companies are primarily engaged in the creation, promotion, marketing and distribution of recorded music. CRIA member record companies are major contributors of Canadian content and actively seek out and nurture Canadian
CD Vs. Digital
Stephanie Puccinelli
0764785
MDST*2020
November 12, 2012
City and Colour, Our Lady Peace, Arcade Fire and Billy Talent are all bands that depend on the Canadian recordi//g industry. Without this industry these bands would have had a hard time becoming known to such a wide array of people. Not only does the recording industry help make the actual recordings in the studio, but they also make it possible for artists and bands to put out songs on CDs. These CDs allow artists to showcase and share their musical talent with fans all over the world, however in recent years this has been changing. CDs are finding their way off the selves and record stores are closing. With the advancement of technology the Canadian recording industry is finding ways in which they can advance and succeeded. It is through things such as digital downloads that is keeping this industry very much alive, without it many would consider the music industry as it once was to be dead. Even though CD sales are decreasing that does not mean that the whole recording/ Music industry is dead, CD sales are just one part of the revenue. Digital downloads are now more popular than ever, however just like the CD it may not be popular forever. There will always be something new to come and take over what once was. In a world that technology is always changing the Canadian recording industry is not dying, but is very much alive by finding ways such as switching to digital downloads to keep up with the demands.
“The Canadian Recording Industry Association ("CRIA") is a not-for-profit corporation whose mandate is to promote and further the objectives and interests of its members and the recording industry in Canada. The CRIA member record companies are primarily engaged in the creation, promotion, marketing and distribution of recorded music. CRIA member record companies are major contributors of Canadian content and actively seek out and nurture Canadian