While most of us were working from home over the last year, some Canadian artists were working hard in the studio to bring fans great new music over the pandemic. Just in time for your summer listening, the Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, has revealed its 40 album Long List for 2021. Selected…
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2019 Polaris Music Prize Short List Revealed.
The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, recently revealed the 10 albums Short List-nominated albums live on air on CBC Music’s Drive with special host Raina Douris. One nominated album was revealed every half-hour, with each album receiving expert analysis from CBC guests and Polaris jurors. “This year’s Short List offers a mix of returning…
2016 Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize Albums
The eight winning albums for the 2016 Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize have been announced. The winners were chosen from four Short Lists, each representing a different musical era (1960-75, 1976-85, 1986-95, 1996-2005), and were curated by juries of music historians and music media. Two winners for each era were chosen from the 10 album…
Kaytranada wins 2016 Polaris Music Prize
This week the 2016 Polaris Music Prize was presented to Kaytranada for his debut album, 99.9%. Last year’s winner, Buffy Sainte-Marie made the announcement at the Polaris Music Prize Gala at the Carlu in Toronto. “For me, it’s crazy to get this award,” said Kaytranada. “It’s really, truly, a big honour. It’s amazing. Ceci est pour…
2016 Polaris Music Prize Short List
Last week, the 2016 Polaris Music Prize Short List of Canadian albums. Announced by this year’s Polaris Gala hosts, CBC Radio 2’s Tom Power and Amanda Parris the Short List Albums are; Black Mountain – IV Basia Bulat – Good Advice Grimes – Art Angels Carly Rae Jepsen – E•MO•TION Kaytranada – 99.9% Jessy Lanza…
Polaris Music Prize 2016 Long List Revealed
Last week in Whitehorse, the Polaris Music Prize revealed the Long List of 40 albums in contention for the 2016 prize. This year’s list includes 19 returning and 21 new nominees. The Polaris Prize Long List and Short List are selected by an independent jury of music journalists, broadcasters and music bloggers from across Canada….
Polaris Music Prize Short List Announced
The 2015 Polaris Music Prize Short List has been announced, highlighting this year’s top 10 albums up for consideration. ALVVAYS – Alvvays BADBADNOTGOOD & GHOSTFACE KILLAH – Sour Soul (Vinyl)BRAIDS – Deep in the Iris CARIBOU – Our Love JENNIFER CASTLE – Pink City DRAKE – If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late TOBIAN JESSO…