Polaris Music Prize Reveals 2014 Short-List

By: Staff –

Montreal actor, producer, and writer Jay Baruchel (This Is The End, Tropic Thunder), who will also host the Polaris gala on September 22nd, announced the Polaris Music Prize short-list in The Carlu’s Round Room in Toronto. The ten records were selected from the 41-title Long List, which included BADBADNOTGOOD, Odonis Odonis, PUP, The Strumbellas, and more, that was announced last month at the National Music Centre in Calgary.

“As both a music nerd and a patriot the decision to be a part of this award that honours the best in our country’s music was an easy one,” said Baruchel. “I am beyond flattered and more than a little nervous. Above all else I am honoured to be hosting the Polaris Music Prize Gala. Here’s to me being arguably the least hip person in the room come awards night.”

THE 2014 POLARIS MUSIC PRIZE SHORT LIST IS (In Alphabetical Order):

Arcade Fire – Reflektor

Basia Bulat – Tall Tall Shadow

Mac DeMarco – Salad Days

Drake – Nothing Was The Same

Jessy Lanza – Pull My Hair Back

Owen Pallett – In Conflict

Shad – Flying Colours

Tanya Tagaq – Animism

Timber Timbre – Hot Dreams

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