In the vast landscape of the Canadian music industry, where big record deals often dominate the spotlight, there exists an opportunity for independent artists to share their talents and stories …
The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ Makes History as the First Song to Surpass 4 Billion Streams on Spotify, Engineered by MWI Graduate
Shin Kamiyama (Audio Production & Engineering 2009) served as an engineer on The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours’ album which produced the history making hit single ‘Blinding Lights’. Shin Kamiyama’s journey from …
HAVENS RELEASES NEW ALBUM: FAIRY TALES
Andrew Beg, known professionally as Havens (Music Performance & Technology 2016), has orchestrated a captivating musical journey with his latest album, “Fairy Tales.” The creation of this album was a …
Angie Randisi Sets A New Standard In Audio Engineering Excellence
In the realm of audio engineering, Angie Randisi (Professional Sound & Business 2018) has emerged as a beacon of inspiration. Her journey from Metalworks Institute to becoming a sought-after recording …
Gary Slaight inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame!
Metalworks congratulates Canadian philanthropist and great music man Gary Slaight on his well-deserved induction into Canada’s Walk of Fame! Gary’s impact can be seen in all corners of the Canadian …
Will Ryte’s Journey to Musical Mastery
In the vibrant world of Canadian Hip-hop, Mississauga-based artist, producer, engineer, and guitarist, Will Ryte (Audio Production & Engineering 2019) stands out as a beacon of talent and resilience. His …
Ben Klick Strikes Gold
Renowned as “The Guitar Pickin’ Country Gentleman,” Ben Klick (Music Business 2021) secured his fifth and sixth British Columbia Country Music Awards in 2023. Notably, he earned the BCCMA Gaylord …
Metalworks Institute launches SoundsUnite
With a mission to empower individuals through music education, while fostering a community of lifelong learning who thrive on collaboration and networking, Metalworks Institute, is proud to announce the launch …
New West Takes Centre Stage
Toronto cinematic indie rock collective New West is going on tour starting with a headlining show at Toronto’s Opera House on December 15th, 2023. The band’s success can be attributed …
Taylor Kurta Strikes A Chord On Mental Health
Taylor Kurta Music Therapist Taylor Kurta, the inaugural recipient of the Canadian Walk of Fame (CWOF) Emerging Artist Award and current PhD candidate at the University of Waterloo, hosted a …