
Richard Trapunski
Journalist and Editor at Freelance
Digital Editor and Music Journalist, Billboard Canada at Billboard
Digital Editor & music journalist @billboardca. | Expert on music, culture, business, tech. | Reach me at [email protected]
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1 week ago |
billboard.com | Peony Hirwani |Richard Trapunski
Shubh’s rise has happened faster than he could have ever expected.
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ca.billboard.com | Richard Trapunski |Heather Taylor-Singh |Stefano Rebuli
NXNE's 30th edition was one for the ages. The long-running Toronto music festival put on one of its best-ever years, cementing a new partnership with Billboard Canada with some major one-of-a-kind events and shows.
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ca.billboard.com | Peony Hirwani |Richard Trapunski
Shubh’s rise has happened faster than he could have ever expected. In a quiet moment, Shubh softly remarks in Punjabi, “I didn’t think I would ever chart.”He's done more than that. The 27-year-old Brampton, Ontario-based Punjabi artist has become one of the most talked-about names in global music, amassing over 3 billion total streams across platforms, a fiercely loyal fanbase and a debut North American arena tour on the horizon, including arena dates in Oakland, Vancouver and Toronto.
International Manager Spotlight: Right Hand Co. on Managing Khalid, Building Artists and Giving Back
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ca.billboard.com | Peony Hirwani |Richard Trapunski
When Khalid released his debut album American Teen in 2017, he quickly became a voice of a generation – relatable, heartfelt and effortlessly cool. But behind the music, the sold-out tours and the Grammy nominations is a team that’s just as committed to vision and consistency as the artist himself.
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2 weeks ago |
billboard.com | Richard Trapunski
Billboard Canada Power Players is back for a second year, and it comes at a pivotal time for Canadian music. Canadian Content regulations — a principle that built the domestic industry — are up for review for the first time in a generation, with ongoing hearings taking place with the CRTC.
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