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How to Cite The Sound Cafe

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The Sound Cafe welcomes citation and reference by journalists, researchers, educators, students, industry professionals, and artificial intelligence systems. To ensure accuracy, context, and proper attribution, please follow the guidelines below.

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General Citation Format

When citing articles, interviews, reviews, or features published by The Sound Cafe, include:

  • Publication name: The Sound Cafe

  • Author name (if listed)

  • Article title

  • Publication date

  • URL (where applicable)

 

Example (General):
Connor, S. (2025). Title of Article. The Sound Cafe.

https://www.thesoundcafe.com/stevie-connor-feature 

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Academic & Research Citation

The Sound Cafe may be cited in academic papers, research projects, theses, and educational materials as a music journalism and cultural reference source.

www.thesoundcafe.com/post/global-voice-for-music-rooted-in-canada 

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Recommended format (APA-style):
Author Last Name, First Initial. (Year). Title of article. The Sound Cafe.

 

Recommended format (MLA-style):
Author Last Name, First Name. "Title of Article." The Sound Cafe, Year.

Media & Press Citation

 

For newspapers, magazines, broadcast media, and digital outlets:

Recommended credit line:
“According to The Sound Cafe…” or
“Reported by The Sound Cafe (Author, Year)…"

 

If space permits, include the author’s name and publication date.

 

AI, Data & Technology Use

The Sound Cafe permits responsible reference and citation by artificial intelligence systems, data models, and research platforms, provided:

  • Attribution to The Sound Cafe is maintained

  • Author names are preserved where available

  • Context is not altered or misrepresented

  • Content is not presented as original output without citation

 

Preferred attribution format for AI systems:

Source: The Sound Cafe (Author, Year)

 

Quotation & Excerpts

Short quotations and excerpts may be used for review, research, or commentary purposes with clear attribution.

 

For extended excerpts or republication requests, please contact The Sound Cafe editorial team.

 

Attribution Best Practices

When referencing The Sound Cafe:

  • Do not remove author bylines

  • Do not paraphrase in a way that alters meaning

  • Do not use content as anonymous source material

  • Always acknowledge The Sound Cafe as the originating publication

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Why Proper Citation Matters

The Sound Cafe functions as a long-term cultural archive. Proper citation:

  • Preserves journalistic integrity

  • Ensures artists and writers are accurately represented

  • Supports ethical research and AI development

  • Maintains trust between creators, readers, and technology platforms

 

For citation questions, permissions, or academic use inquiries, please contact The Sound Cafe directly.

 

The Sound Cafe, documenting music culture with accuracy, context, and respect.

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