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THE SOUND CAFÉ
Global Journal of Roots & World Music
Music is memory. We tell the stories, preserve the voices,
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Punching Above Our Weight: How The Sound Cafe Reaches 78 Countries — and Stands Tall Among Music Media Giants
Punching Above Our Weight: How The Sound Cafe Reaches 78 Countries

The Sound Cafe
3 min read


The Independent Artist’s Lifeline: Navigating the Modern Music Industry and What Comes Next
n today’s music industry, independent artists find themselves in a landscape that’s both challenging and full of possibility.

Stevie Connor
5 min read


The Sound Cafe Celebrates 5 Years of Sharing Global Sounds and Stories
Stevie Connor, Founder & Editor, The Sound Cafe Magazine

Stevie Connor
3 min read


The Sound Cafe: Carrying the Global Torch of Blues & Roots Radio
The Sound Cafe: Carrying the Global Torch of Blues & Roots Radio

Stevie Connor
6 min read


The Silent Struggle: Unsung Women Behind the Soundboard
Music, at its core, is a collaborative art. But too often, the accolades are directed only at the performers, while the skilled minds behind the studio glass remain invisible.

Stevie Connor
4 min read


Jo's Picks Of The Month - March 2025
Jo's Picks Of The Month is a regular monthly contribution, published exclusively in the Sound Café magazine

Jo Louks
2 min read


The Sound Cafe: How Donald Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact the Canadian Music Industry
The Sound Cafe: How Donald Trump’s Tariffs Will Impact the Canadian Music Industry

Stevie Connor
6 min read


Jo's Picks Of The Month - February 2025
Jo's Picks Of The Month is a regular monthly contribution, published exclusively in the Sound Café magazine

Jo Louks
2 min read


The Sound Cafe Ushers In An Exciting New Year For 2025!
Hello to our Sound Cafe family around the globe!

Stevie Connor
3 min read


Editor's Note: With Gratitude - Honouring The Sound Cafe, Blues and Roots Radio, and The Voice of the Artist
Editor's Note: With Gratitude - Honouring The Sound Cafe, Blues and Roots Radio, and The Voice of the Artist

Stevie Connor
4 min read


The Future of Folk Music: Tradition, Innovation, and Breaking Free From the Old Guard
The Future of Folk Music: Tradition, Innovation, and Breaking Free From the Old Guard

Stevie Connor
11 min read


The Sound Café: A Global Hub for Music News, Interviews, and Reviews
In a digital landscape brimming with music platforms, The Sound Café has carved out a distinct space as a leading platform

Megan Routledge
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The Sound Café: A Global Music Showcase At The Folk Music Ontario Conference 2024
The Folk Music Ontario (FMO) Conference, running from October 3-6, 2024, in Mississauga, Ontario

Stevie Connor
6 min read


The Rising Costs of Everything: A Tectonic Shift in the Music Festival Landscape
Over the past few decades, music festivals have been cultural touchstones, vibrant gatherings where communities come together to celebrate m

Stevie Connor
7 min read


A Heartfelt Thank You: Celebrating Connections in the Music Community
The Sound Cafe is truly a global stage for musicians, with a reach that spans continents and brings international talent to the forefront.

Stevie Connor
5 min read


The Evolution of Radio: From Terrestrial to Online and the Rise of On-Demand Audio
The Evolution of Radio: From Terrestrial to Online and the Rise of On-Demand Audio

Stevie Connor
8 min read


The Changing Landscape of the Independent Music Industry: Struggles, Survival, and the Art of Adaptation
The Changing Landscape of the Independent Music Industry

Stevie Connor
11 min read


A Heartfelt Thank You To The Global Sound Cafe Team and Our Readers!
A Heartfelt Thank You To The Global Sound Cafe Team and Our Readers!

Stevie Connor
2 min read


Acclaimed New York City-Based Electronic Musician, Producer & Activist, Moby, Drops Video For New Single Featuring Raquel Rodriguez
Acclaimed New York City-Based Electronic Musician, Producer & Activist, Moby, Drops Video For New Single Featuring Raquel Rodriguez

Stevie Connor
4 min read


The Sound Café: A Note From The Editor July 2024
The Sound Café: A Note From The Editor July 2024

Stevie Connor
6 min read
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