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Polaris People For The Week Of March 9 ““ Elliott Brood Hostage Crises, Dan Mangan Puppetry, Wolf Parade Swervedriven And More

· by Aaron Brophy

The Meteor Choice Music Prize, Ireland's Polaris brother, <a href = 'http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0308/breaking48.html'>recently named</a> Jape its 2011 winner for the "Oceans Of Frequency" album. Likewise, down under The Jezabels have <a href = 'http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/jezabels-win-top-australian-music-prize-20120308-1umhs.html'>just won</a> the Australian Music Prize for their record "Prisoner. If that doesn't get you in the mood to start thinking about what's going to make the 2012 Polaris lists nothing will.

And whoever does make the 2012 Polaris lists will be in good company. They'll get to say they're peers with the likes of Dan Mangan, Caribou and Arcade Fire, who all made interesting news this week.

Polaris People For The Week Of March 2 ““ Dears Heart CKUT, Sadies Meet Pinsent, Pallett's Secret Show And More

· by Aaron Brophy

We can now say we've officially gone nationwide with our recent four-city "Half Year In Review" Polaris Salon tour. And there's more coming. Stay tuned for announcements of upcoming Salons in various cities and set your calendars for the next artist-centric Salon when <a href = 'http://www.exclaim.ca'>Exclaim's</a> David Dacks <a href = 'http://polarismusicprize.ca/article/354/the-other-side-of-tomorrow-by-the-slakadeliqs-happening-march-6-2012-in-toronto/'>discusses </a>the merits of "The Other Side Of Tomorrow" By <strong>The Slakadeliqs</strong> in Toronto on March 6.

Meanwhile, Polaris People like The Dears, Kathleen Edwards, K'naan and a bunch more have been making news. Click through to find out what.

Polaris People For The Week Of Feb. 24 ““ Fucked Up Party Times, Shad Drum Lessons, Arcade Fire Crushes And More

· by Aaron Brophy

That tingle you’re feeling right now isn’t allergies or spring fever, it’s your sub-conscious reminding you that we’re this close to announcing the official Polaris Long List, Short List and Awards Gala dates. Stay tuned for those coming soon.

Meanwhile, Polaris People like Fucked Up, Patrick Watson, Shad, Black Mountain and Metric are all in the news.

Polaris 2011: Gala goings-on

· by Tab S.

Behind the scenes at last night's 2011 Polaris gala at the Masonic Temple – the sights, the sounds, and all the quotable quotes in between!

A toast to the hosts!

· by Tab S.

As the clock ticks down to tonight's gala, Polaris 2011 hosts Grant Lawrence and Damian Abraham get ready for the big show!

Hot wax and golden tickets!

· by Polaris Music Prize

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