The Polaris Music Prize has unveiled the ten albums on this yr’s quick listing. The listing was voted on by a big pool of music critics, journalists and curators, to seek out the very best Canadian album of the yr based mostly solely on creative advantage.
The $30,000 winner shall be chosen by an 11-member grand jury and revealed on the Polaris live performance and award ceremony at Massey Corridor on Sept. 16. That ceremony can even reveal the winner of the model new SOCAN Polaris Tune Prize in addition to the Slaight Household Polaris Heritage Prize winners.
Right here is that this yr’s quick listing:
- Bibi Membership – Feu de garde [Performing]
- Lou-Adriane Cassidy – Journal d’un Loup-Garou [Performing]
- Marie Davidson – Metropolis Of Clowns [Performing]
- Saya Grey – SAYA [Performing]
- Yves Jarvis – All Cylinders [Performing]
- Mustafa – Dunya
- Nemahsis – Verbathim [Performing]
- The OBGMs – SORRY, IT’S OVER [Performing]
- Inhabitants II – Maintenant Jamais [Performing]
- Ribbon Skirt – Chunk Down [Performing]
Three earlier shortlisters are nominated once more: Marie Davidson (2019), Mustafa (2021) and The OBGMs (2021). Final yr noticed the first repeat winner, with Jeremy Dutcher successful for his album Motewolonuwok.
The entire shortlisted artists besides Mustafa are confirmed to carry out, and former winner Haviah Mighty will host.
Tickets are on sale now. Polaris is providing 15% off tickets with the code POLARIS15.
This text was initially printed by Billboard Canada.