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And the 2018 Polaris Music Prize Short List is…

July 17, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments

After a year of arguing, lobbying, cajoling, kvetching, and passioned imploring by the 200+ members of the extended Polaris Music Prize jury, it’s come down to these ten finalists for the 2018 prize.

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And the winner of the 2018 SOCAN Songwriting Prize is…

June 14, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments

…Partner, the band from Atlantic Canada. The duo of Josée Caron and Lucy Niles grabbed the top spot in the competition, winning $10,000 for their troubles. The other nine nominees in the English category were: