Right now, music writers from across the country are diving deep into new Canadian albums, nominating the best for consideration for the 2026 Polaris Music Prize. The listening and debating will continue for
Read MoreAfter a year of nominations, debate, and kvetching among about 200 music industry boffins, the Grand Jury appointed for the Polaris Music Prize made its decision last night on the best Canadian album
Read MoreThis year marks the 20th anniversary of Canada’s Polaris Music Prize. From the humble first gala at The Phoenix, it has now grown into an event that requires Massey Hall. And there’s more.
Read MoreFor the last 20 years, the Polaris Music Prize has been awarded to the best new album of the past 12 months without regard to genre or commercial success. But what about all
Read MoreWe’ve had the Polaris Music Prize for close to two decades (2025 is its 20th anniversary), which honours the best Canadian albums of the last year. But what about individual songs? This concept,
Read MoreThe story thus far: Around 200 music boffins from across the country nominated albums for consideration. Those 200-ish albums were then subjected to a vote, resulting in the Long List. Now the Long
Read MoreFor almost 20 years, the Polaris Music Prize has been dedicated to finding the best Canadian albums regardless of genre or commercial success. This year, there’s a new edition: The SOCAN Polaris Song
Read MoreThe first round of voting is complete for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize. Some 200 professional music nerds from across the country (myself included) first nominated albums for consideration. Voting brought the nominated
Read MoreWhat? Already? Yep. Music boffins (of which I am one) from across Canada have been suggesting albums for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize since suggestions for the 2024 prize closed last May. Now
Read MoreThe big Gala for the 2024 Polaris Music Prize was held last night (September 17) at Massey Hall in Toronto. The grand prize winner was–once again–Jeremy Dutcher, the Indigenous artist who won in
Read MoreAfter a year of nominating, listening, debating, arguing, whining, and some very serious lobbying by 200+ music boffins across the country (full disclosure; I am one), we’re finally going to get a winner
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