Uncovering The Darkest Side Of The Canadian Music Industry | Karen Bliss on I Hate Simkin #7

Update: 2025-08-08

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Journalist Karen Bliss joins Jonathan for an unfiltered conversation about the Canadian music industry.

They dive into the intimidation of networking and personal insecurities, investigating allegations and the emotional weight of journalism.

Chapters:

06:35 Navigating the Music Industry: Personal Experiences

12:48 Mentorship and Community in Music

16:06 Investigating Allegations in the Music Industry

24:44 The Struggles of Investigative Journalism

30:10 The Impact of COVID on Careers

34:31 The State of Canadian Music Industry

39:14 The Shift in Artist Development

44:04 The Changing Landscape of Fame and Success

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Uncovering The Darkest Side Of The Canadian Music Industry | Karen Bliss on I Hate Simkin #7

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Uncovering The Darkest Side Of The Canadian Music Industry | Karen Bliss on I Hate Simkin #7

Uncovering The Darkest Side Of The Canadian Music Industry | Karen Bliss on I Hate Simkin #7