The Polaris Music Prize brings together music lovers, artists, and a dynamic jury to discover, discuss, and award the best in Canadian music, based on artistic merit, regardless of sales or popularity. Through our awards, concerts, and community programs, we inspire audiences in Canada and worldwide to champion groundbreaking Canadian artists.
Each year, our jury of over 200 music critics — including writers, broadcasters, bloggers, curators, and programmers from across Canada and adjoining unceded Indigenous lands — selects the 40-album Long List, the 10-album Short List, and ultimately, the Polaris Prize winner.
The Long List recognizes and highlights 40 exceptional Canadian albums, bringing significant visibility and artistic recognition to artists from diverse genres and backgrounds. Being longlisted by Polaris often serves as a critical moment of validation and discovery for artists and their music.
This year’s Long List is proudly presented in partnership with the Canada Council for the Arts and will be announced on June 10, 2025. Stay connected and be the first to receive exclusive insights, artist features, jury commentaries, and event news by subscribing to our newsletter.
WINNER
Allie X
Girl With No Face
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Allison Russell
The Returner
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Annie-Claude Deschênes
LES MANIÈRES DE TABLE
WINNER
Arielle Soucy
Il n’y a rien que je ne suis pas
WINNER
BAMBII
INFINITY CLUB
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Beverly Glenn-Copeland
The Ones Ahead
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BIG | BRAVE
A Chaos Of Flowers
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Charlotte Cardin
99 Nights
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Cindy Lee
Diamond Jubilee
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Devours
Homecoming Queen
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DijahSB
The Flower That Knew
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Dominique Fils-Aimé
Our Roots Run Deep
WINNER
Ducks Ltd.
Harm’s Way
WINNER
Elisapie
Inuktitut
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Haley Blais
Wisecrack
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Helena Deland
Goodnight Summerland
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Jeremy Dutcher
Motewolonuwok
WINNER
Karkwa
Dans la seconde
WINNER
KAYTRAMINÉ
KAYTRAMINÉ
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La Force
XO Skeleton
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La Sécurité
Stay Safe
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myst milano.
Beyond the Uncanny Valley
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NOBRO
Set Your Pussy Free
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NYSSA
Shake Me Where I’m Foolish
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Pelada
Ahora Más Que Nunca
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Population II
Électrons libres du Québec
WINNER
Sean Leon
In Loving Memory
WINNER
Shane Ghostkeeper
Songs For My People
WINNER
Super Duty Tough Work
Paradigm Shift
WINNER
TALK
Lord of the Flies & Birds & Bees
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Terra Lightfoot
Healing Power
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The Beaches
Blame My Ex
WINNER
Tomb Mold
The Enduring Spirit