Polarisprize Posts

Shad Takes Another Shot at Polaris Prize

While some rappers fill tracks with boast of prowess in the bedroom and on the microphone, scholarly rapper Shad refuses to dumb it down. ... Read More »

Caribou Talks Second Polaris Prize Nomination, Doubtful of Win

It's common knowledge to fans of Caribou, aka Dan Snaith, that he holds a Ph.D. in math, but if there is a secret formula to winning a $20,000 Polaris Music Prize twice in a span of three years, he's going to play dumb and keep his lips sealed. ... Read More »

Tegan and Sara Head to Polaris Prize Gala with 'Sparkling Positivity'

Chances are good that at least one Polaris Music Prize nominee will be strutting around the invite-only gala next Monday (Sept. 20) with a good luck charm tucked deep inside their pocket. It's not going to be Tegan Quin, though. The Vancouver-based musician, who plays alongside her identical twin sister in Tegan and Sara, is relying on something other than a rabbit foot keychain to send Polaris-winning vibes her way. ... Read More »

Karkwa Hope They're Not Considered the Polaris Music Prize Dark Horse

For the first time in its five-year history, the Polaris Music Prize has included two francophone bands in its Short List nominations: Montreal indie rockers Karkwa and Acadian hip-hop trio Radio Radio. But instead of elbowing each other to the front of the pack, the two bands have a camaraderie, as well as a secret agreement. ... Read More »

Dan Mangan Favours Broken Social Scene and Shad for Polaris Prize

The last time Vancouver-based troubadour Dan Mangan played San Francisco, he was camped out on the weathered linoleum of some no-name laundromat, serenading strangers with his acoustic folk as they loaded up washing machines with dirty socks and nightshirts. This time, the singer-songwriter is opening up for the Walkmen at the city's historic venue, the Fillmore, and is days away from possibly winning the 2010 Polaris Music Prize. To say that things have changed, wouldn't be an understatement. ... Read More »