Canadian musicians facing multi-front squeeze from AI, streaming and venue closures

Working Canadian musicians face financial pressures due to streaming platform dominance and the growth of generative artificial intelligence tools. A study by the University of Alberta of 263 musicians shows that artists report low streaming payments, copyright concerns, and a lack of small or midsize physical venues to play live shows.

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