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It used to happen the week before Christmas. Music fans across the country would flip through the paper and see that magical full page ad listing hundreds of cassettes, CDs, VHS tapes and whathaveyou all wildly discounted for that big Boxing Day sale. Then, when the day came you'd trudge down bright and early to […]
We did a script reading for the Polaris Gala this week. Basically, we’re going to unleash the Krakleen. It will be… well, do yourself a favour. Let’s see what the Polaris People got up to this week… First off, there appears to be something going on with former champs Arcade Fire right now. Certainly current […]
No spoilers, but I just got wind of one of our just-confirmed, yet-to-be-announced presenters at the Polaris Gala and let’s just say this one will provide a giddy electric thrill to anyone who enjoys a touch of unintended (but delicious) rabble-rousing in their art. The above statement will only have a reveal that makes sense […]
Collectors of rare and precious vinyl, today is your day. Steve Jordan, Founder and Executive Director of the Polaris Music Prize, announced details about this year's Scion/Polaris surprise split 7†series. Starting September 14, limited vinyl singles will be given out for free with the purchase of a Short Listed album from the participating retailers […]
By the time you read this we will have successfully invaded London, UK for our first overseas Polaris Salon. We always thought it went Manhattan, then Berlin, but Whitechapel works, too. Closer to home we’ve just announced Salons for Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal and Halifax. Not that you should need incentive, but there’ll be prizes […]
It’s time for the critics to fight. Steve Jordan, Founder and Executive Director of the Polaris Music Prize, today announced a series of upcoming fall UFC (Ultimate Fighting Critics) Polaris Salons for Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Halifax. Additionally, a Salon in London, UK will also be happening. These Salons will gather some of the best […]
So, we had our first sit-down with Polaris Gala hosts Kathleen Edwards and Shad this week. It was pretty amazing. Right now we can guarantee there’ll be swearing, parody, costume changes and quite possibly some references to diarrhea. We do this stuff classy-like. Oh, and there are going to be legit famous people at the […]
The performers have been announced for the 8th annual Polaris Gala. The event, happening on Monday, September 23 at The Carlu in downtown Toronto, has confirmed performances from the following Short List nominees: Zaki Ibrahim Metric METZ Purity Ring A Tribe Called Red Whitehorse Young Galaxy Additionally, Colin Stetson recently sustained a hand injury but […]
You guys are all up on This Charming Charlie, right? Y’know, the tumblr that combines Peanuts comics with lyrics from Smiths songs? Trust me, this will be an invaluable resource for all your future internet adventures. In the world of real-life adventures, we’re getting set to announce the lineup for the 2013 Polaris Gala next […]
The 2013 Polaris Music Prize winner will be determined on September 23 at the very swank Carlu in Toronto. If you’re not part of Metric’s entourage or can’t convince the doormen you’re actually a member of Godspeed You! Black Emperor the easiest way to ensure you’ll get to attend the Polaris Gala is to buy […]
