The Polaris Music Prize, awarded annually to the best album by a Canadian artist, has announced its shortlist. This year’s list includes releases by Alvvays, Feist, Debby Friday, Daniel Caesar, the Sadies, and more. The winner will be announced at the Polaris Music Prize Gala on September 19 at Massey Hall in Toronto. Find all the nominees below.
Last year, Pierre Kwenders took home the prize for his album José Louis and the Paradox of Love.
Alvvays – Blue Rev
Aysanabee – Watin
Debby Friday – Good Luck
Dan Mangan – Being Somewhere
Gayance – Mascarade
Daniel Caesar – Never Enough
The Sadies – Colder Streams
Begonia – Powder Blue
Snotty Nose Rez Kids – I’m Good, HBU?
Feist – Multitudes