Former Polaris Music Prize winners Fucked Up have reimagined Eric’s Trip’s “Sunlight” for the latest edition of the SiriusXM Polaris Cover Sessions. In this performance Fucked Up’s Sandy Miranda and Damian Abraham invert the dynamic of the original version with Miranda assuming the lead vocal role of Eric’s Trip’s Rick White and Abraham taking on […]
The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, has revealed its 40 album Long List. This year’s Long List is presented by Canada Council for the Arts. The 2023 Polaris Music Prize Long List is: ALL HANDS_MAKE LIGHT – Darling The Dawn Alvvays – Blue Rev Aquakultre – Don’t Trip Aysanabee – Watin Badge Époque […]
We’re thrilled to present the latest addition to the SiriusXM Polaris Cover Sessions series. This time, the spotlight shines on the exceptionally talented artist Rae Spoon delivering a captivating rendition of Beverly Glenn-Copeland’s “Ever New.” In this performance Rae Spoon pays homage to the rich musical heritage of Canadian classics. Known for their unique style […]
The Polaris Music Prize has just launched the much-awaited 2023 edition of their Cover Sessions series, featuring some of Canada’s most celebrated artists. For those unfamiliar, the Cover Sessions series sees past Polaris Prize nominees put their unique spin on classic Canadian songs, resulting in stunning and often unexpected renditions. The first release from this […]
The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, has revealed the surprising plans for its 2023 season. The announcement includes all event key dates, the season creative direction, a Gala venue change, and ticket launch. The 2023 Polaris Event Season will kick-off with the Prize’s 40 album Long List on June 13, followed by the […]
The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, has revealed the performer list for the 2022 Polaris Gala, taking place September 19 at The Carlu in Toronto, Ontario. Hosted by CBC Music’s Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe, the Polaris Gala will also be live-streamed on CBC Gem, CBC Music’s Facebook, YouTube and Twitter pages and globally at cbcmusic.ca/polaris […]
The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, has unveiled the 10 albums on the 2022 Short List. One of these albums will win the 2022 Polaris Prize, which is being determined at the Polaris Gala, taking place September 19 at The Carlu in Toronto, Ontario. General admission tickets to the Polaris Gala are currently […]
Short List Summer is back. For the second consecutive year, CBC Music, Polaris’ presenting sponsor, will launch its signature Short List Summer programming to showcase the 10 nominated albums on the 2022 Polaris Short List, which will be revealed July 14 on CBC Music. This programming includes 10 separate Polaris radio specials which will take […]
The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, has revealed its 40 album Long List. This year’s Long List is presented by Canada Council for the Arts. The 2022 Polaris Music Prize Long List is: AHI – Prospect Arcade Fire – WE Backxwash – I LIE HERE BURIED WITH MY RINGS AND MY DRESSES BADBADNOTGOOD […]
The Polaris Music Prize, presented by CBC Music, has revealed its plans for 2022. We are excited to announce the much anticipated return of the Polaris Music Prize Event Season for 2022. The 2022 Polaris Event Season will kick-off with the Prize’s 40 album Long List on June 14, followed by the 10 album Short […]
