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Photos by: Staff – Nunavut-born throat singer Tanya Tagaq, who released her third album, Animism, on May 27th, 2014 via Six Shooter Records, which won the 2014 Polaris Music Prize, and was produced by Jesse Zubot (Dan Mangan, Stars, Mother Mother), performed at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa last night with Toronto-based electronic trio Doomsquad, who … Continue reading
Photos by: André Varty – Arcade Fire’s Win Butler, who just wrapped up their highly successful tour in support of their 2014 Polaris Prize-shortlisted album, Reflektor, did a DJ set at Coda Toronto last night under the name DJ Windows 98.
By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – There were many stories going into the 2014 Polaris Music Prize gala. Admittedly, none brought with them the controversy of 2013. That’s because unlike any previous year, the artists were the focus in 2014. Rolling into the posh Carlu in downtown Toronto, you could feel the tension everywhere. Among artist, critic and fan alike … Continue reading
In less than a week, the winner of the 2014 Polaris Music Prize will be crowned at The Carlu in Toronto. We want you to be there when they announce the winner and to enjoy some top-notch performances by Mac DeMarco, Owen Pallett, Shad, Tanya Tagaq and Basia Bulat! Here’s the Polaris Prize short-list: … Continue reading
By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – Since 2006, the Polaris Music Prize and the cash, “congrats”, or controversy attached to it, have remained worthy of a fight. Canadian artists have made creative and commercial strides over the years, and the Polaris Prize serves a fundamental purpose in this business sometimes best equated with UK’s Mercury prize. The prize … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
By: Luke Ottenhof – “Shad is like one of my best friends,” says Hannah Georgas, laughing gently. The Vancouver singer-songwriter has found no shortage of support in the Canadian music scene. Her most recent record, 2012’s self-titled release, earned her not only a spot on the Polaris Prize long list, but also two Juno Award nominations. … Continue reading
By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – On “Stylin’”, the lead single from Shad’s forthcoming album Flying Colours, out October 15th, featuring Saukrates, he comments, “I got fans that say, ‘Oh hey Shad, I hate rap but I like you/Well I hate that, but I like you/ At least, I like that you like me”. It is an encompassing statement … Continue reading
By: Patrick Topping (@ptopp_ing) – With the Polaris Music Prize gala approaching on September 23rd, the Polaris Prize organizers hosted a Salon at the SoHo House in Toronto last night to discuss the Grand Jury process that comprises the election process of the Canadian music award. Event attendees, mostly mid to late twenty and thirtysomethings … Continue reading
Important Dates The Short List Announcement – July 16th at The Drake Hotel in Toronto. Polaris Gala – September 23rd at The Carlu in Toronto. The Polaris Music Prize awards $30,000 to the artist who creates the Canadian Album of the Year. Judged solely on artistic merit, without consideration of genre or record sales, the prize’s past … Continue reading
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