Polaris Prize: 10 Candidates for Top Canadian Album of the Year
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At the annual Polaris Prize, which celebrates the best album in Canada, the final list of 10 nominees is named. Among them is Angine de Poitrine with the album Vol. II", Aquakultre with "1783", Begonia with "Fantasy Life", Bibi Club with "Amaro", Charlotte Cornfield with "Hurts Like Hell", Beverly Glenn-Copeland with "Laughter in Summer", Rochelle Jordan with "Through the Wall", Les Louanges with "Alouette!", Peaches with "No Lube So Rude" and Tanya Tagaq with "Saputjijiji".
Despite the fact that Angine de Poitrine stands out among the nominees, the Polaris Prize jury is known for its unpredictable selection. Among the applicants are experienced artists such as Tanya Tagak (already a former winner of the prize) and new names, including veteran electronic punk Peaches, who is participating in the nomination for the first time.
The announcement of the winner, who will also receive a cash prize of 30,000 Canadian dollars, will take place on September 22 in Toronto. The Polaris Prize has been in existence since 2006 and has previously celebrated a wide range of genres, from indie rock (Arcade Fire, Feist) to electronic compositions (Caribou) and post-hardcore (Fucked Up). In particular, Jeremy Dutcher owns a record of two wins.