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

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Podcast: [I Hate Simkin](https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-hate-simkin-7337655)
Published: 2025-08-08T11:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2752

## Resource

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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