Founded in 2005 by Robert Williston, the Museum of Canadian Music (CitizenFreak.com) was created to preserve, celebrate, and share the full scope of Canada’s musical heritage. Today, it stands as Canada’s largest independent music archive, holding more than 1,000,000 digitized Canadian sound recordings across every genre and era — from early Indigenous recordings and jazz pioneers to punk, soul, hip‑hop, folk, rock, avant‑garde, and modern independent artists.
Predating modern streaming platforms, the Museum has always been a mission‑driven cultural initiative — a private national music museum committed to discovery, preservation, and public access. Over two decades, the archive has digitized tens of thousands of rare and historically significant items — including 78s, 45s, LPs, cassettes, reel‑to‑reels, and CDs — many of which exist nowhere else online.
Each artist and album page is enriched with historical context, discographical detail, biographical research, and rare images, making CitizenFreak.com one of the most comprehensive educational resources on Canadian music history.
Supporting Artists & Rights Holders
The Museum has always been built on ethical stewardship. We actively encourage users to support Canadian artists directly by purchasing physical music, attending shows, and exploring official artist channels.
We do not sell or distribute digital media. Our mission is educational and preservation‑based, operating within cultural and historical fair‑use.
The Museum is now proudly SOCAN compliant, reinforcing our commitment to supporting Canadian creators and rights holders while protecting cultural heritage.
A Growing Global Platform
CitizenFreak.com has entered a major growth phase:
Full website modernization and platform rebuild underway
International expansion launching — adding new national archives and curators
Continued commitment to accurate, independent cultural preservation
Empowering Artists & Community Engagement
As the platform evolves, artists will have new opportunities to meaningfully connect with audiences and build sustainable careers.
Our vision includes:
Artist-controlled profile pages with deeper biography, discography, and media integration
Ability for artists to engage directly with fans, share updates, and interact with supporters
Merchandise and physical media sales tools, linking fans directly to artists and labels
Artist sponsorship opportunities, allowing musicians to secure supporters and partners for their pages
Membership options that give super‑fans expanded access while supporting creators
Curated playlists, historical essays, and digital exhibitions led by artists, historians, and curators
This next phase transforms CitizenFreak.com from a world‑class archive into a living cultural ecosystem — one where artists are celebrated, supported, and empowered to build lasting legacies.
As we evolve into a global music‑history platform, our mission remains unchanged: to uncover, protect, and share music that deserves to be heard.
Thank you for exploring, learning, supporting artists, and helping us keep Canada’s musical story alive.
-Robert Williston