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Arcade Fire Proves Popular Bands Can Win Polaris Prize

When the grand jury for the 2011 Polaris Prize voted Arcade Fire as the winner, they did something no other Polaris grand jury has done before -- picked the popular band to win. ... Read More »

Karkwa Win 2010 Polaris Music Prize

Prior to the 2010 Polaris Music Prize ceremony, drummer Stephane Bergeron and keyboardist Francois ... Read More »

Owen Pallett Picks Ex-Roommate Caribou to Win Polaris Prize

Owen Pallett knows a thing or two about the Polaris Music Prize. In 2006, the classically trained musician -- then known as Final Fantasy -- walked away with the inaugural Polaris Prize for 'He Poos Clouds,' and has been on hand every year since to celebrate the big event at the award gala. ... Read More »

Polaris Prize Short List Names Tegan and Sara, Owen Pallett, Shad, Broken Social Scene

From 40 albums the Polaris Music Prize list shortened to 10 finalists this afternoon. Making the cut ... Read More »