Photo by Caption: Photo by Melissa Cameron-Passley. Left to right/De gauche à droite: Amy Eligh, Megan Bonnell, Chris Stringer.

SOCAN surprises Megan Bonnell with No. 1 Song Award for “Separate Rooms”

Story by Howard Druckman | Tuesday November 20th, 2018

SOCAN was pleased to surprise singer-songwriter and SOCAN member Megan Bonnell with a No. 1 Song Award to for co-writing “Separate Rooms,” which topped the CBC Radio 2 Top 20 chart on May 24, 2018.

Bonnell co-wrote her song with Donovan Woods (previously awarded for “Separate Rooms” during Canadian Country Music Week 2018), Josh Van Tassel, and producer Chris Stringer. The song is also co-published by Arts & Crafts and Warner Chappell Music Canada.

SOCAN A&R Representative Melissa Cameron made the unexpected presentation to Bonnell, Stringer, and Amy Eligh of Arts & Crafts on Nov. 16, 2018, at a pop-up event at Ella’s Uncle in West downtown Toronto. The morning pop-up supported the release of her current Separate Rooms album on vinyl, in advance of her performance that night at The Mod Club, as part of the “Massey Hall Presents” series.

SOCAN congratulates Megan Bonnell, and her co-writers, on this great success!

Photo by Brad Ardley

Dan Mangan performs “Lay Low” at SOCAN office

Story by Howard Druckman | Tuesday November 20th, 2018

In a SOCAN Session at the organization’s Toronto office, Dan Mangan performs a stripped-down live version of his song “Lay Low,” preceded by a funny story about not taking Paul McCartney’s advice for the song. Mangan also played a version of “Fool for Waiting,” which you can view here. If you want even more Dan Mangan content, catch our video interview with him here.

Canada Post strikes may delay delivery of cheques and statements

Story by SOCAN | Wednesday November 14th, 2018

The continued rotating strikes by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers may result in a delivery delay of SOCAN cheques and statements.

Unfortunately, this is beyond our control, and Canada Post customers across the country continue to see delays for parcel and mail delivery, as services are suspended in areas affected by the strike.

We remind you that the secure, direct deposit of royalties and statements to your account is an alternative already preferred by the strong majority of our members. This takes only a few minutes to set up; please go here to complete the direct deposit form.