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Discover and contact the top Music journalists in Canada, updated for 2025. If you're interested in contacting Music journalists, you can sign up below and download the Music journalists contact list!
Get Contact List →Download Contact ListCarla Gillis stands as Canada’s preeminent chronicler of underground culture, synthesizing musical expertise with razor-sharp cultural analysis. Since 2005, her work for NOW Toronto and national music publications has redefined how Canadians understand their creative identity.
“The most compelling stories live where personal creativity meets systemic change.” - Gillis, 2023 CAMJ Symposium
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With recent recognition from the Canadian Association of Music Journalists and a readership spanning 82K monthly subscribers, Gillis remains essential reading for understanding Canada’s evolving cultural landscape.
Emily Dunlop has carved a niche as Canadian Beats Media’s premier chronicler of rock and alternative music scenes. Through her lens and pen, she documents the energy of live performances while analyzing musical evolution across generations.
"The most compelling stories live where artistic passion meets technical mastery – show me how artists bridge these worlds."
As the editorial force behind SOCAN’s flagship publications, Eric Parazelli has redefined how Canada’s music industry engages with its creative heartbeat. With a focus on Francophone innovation and equitable creator ecosystems, his work informs both policy debates and grassroots artistic movements.
"The best pitches mirror Parazelli’s own method—they’re equal parts cultural anthropology and data journalism." — Music Canada Media Director
Gerrod Harris is a Toronto-based music journalist and drummer known for his deep dive into rock and indie scenes. Currently writing for Spill Magazine, he combines firsthand musical experience with a journalist’s curiosity to profile artists shaping Canada’s cultural landscape.
We recognize James Reaney as Canada's preeminent chronicler of music's role in shaping community identity. For three decades at The London Free Press and now as a cultural correspondent, he's developed unique expertise in:
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Recent honors include back-to-back Canadian Folk Music Awards (2018, 2021) and the Governor General's History Award for his innovative heritage reporting methods.
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As The Scene Magazine’s senior music writer, Baker champions Canada’s independent artists while analyzing cultural undercurrents in popular genres. His work consistently highlights:
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“Redefined Canadian music criticism through grassroots lens” – Toronto Arts Review, 2023
Jim Di Gioia remains a pivotal figure in Canadian music journalism despite Dominionated’s 2024 closure. His work continues through guest lectures and advisory roles for arts councils.
“The best pitches help me hear the music before I press play.” —Jim Di Gioia, 2023 Canadian Music Week Panel
Josephine Cruz shapes global music discourse through her work at Complex Canada, specializing in technology's impact on artistic creation. With bylines in Hypebeast and Vice, she champions emerging artists leveraging digital tools while maintaining critical analysis of platform economics.
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Josiah Hughes is a Canadian journalist specializing in music, entertainment, and cultural analysis, currently writing for Exclaim!. With a career spanning local arts reporting to national music criticism, he brings a contextual lens to industry trends, artist collaborations, and pop culture revivals.
“Hughes’ writing turns music news into cultural commentary—every headline is a doorway to deeper discourse.”
As editor of Amplify’s acclaimed "Origin Stories" series, Jagger has redefined how Canada preserves its musical legacy. Her work combines investigative journalism with cultural anthropology, producing definitive accounts of songs that shaped national identity.
Kristin Archer is a Canada-based music journalist specializing in underground and emerging artists. As a senior writer for Grayowl Point, she:
Pitch Tip: Frame submissions around "music as community glue"—her 2022 series on neighborhood-specific busking routes exemplifies this focus.
"The best Canadian music isn’t found on algorithms—it’s in the basements, community centers, and late-night diners where artists dare to be awkwardly honest."
Laura Stanley (Exclaim!) specializes in music journalism that intersects with mental health advocacy, LGBTQ+ culture, and technological disruption. Based in Canada with 13+ years of experience, her work combines:
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As CBC Music’s producer and lead writer, Melody Lau has become essential reading for understanding Canadian music’s past, present, and future. Her 15-year career spans:
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“Lau’s work reminds us that music journalism can be both intellectually rigorous and emotionally resonant.” — Juno Awards Production Team
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