Posts Tagged ‘Polaris Music Prize’
F**ked Up win the Polaris Music Prize
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Even though they have a name you can’t say on TV, F**ked Up were the winners of the Polaris Music Prize in Toronto last night.
“Until the very moment they made the announcement, I thought there was no way in hell that we would win,” said frontman Damian Abraham. “This is incredible. I’m more shocked than everyone at CTV. Thanks to everyone that played on the record and Jon Drew that produced the album, everyone at Beggars / Matador, Steve Jordan and everyone at Polaris!”
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Tags: fucked up, Polaris Music Prize
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Polaris Nominee Q&A: Chad VanGaalen + Patrick Watson
Thursday, September 17th, 2009
The coveted Polaris Music Prize will be awarded on September 21, and until then we’re celebrating with some fun Q&A with all the nominees! Previously we’ve seen riveting installments featuring Metric + Joel Plaskett as well as F***ed Up + K’Naan. Aaaand now, two more nominees get snappy! Don’t forget, we’ll have tons of Polaris action here on the blog next week…
More after the jump…
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Tags: Chad VanGaalen, Patrick Watson, Polaris, Polaris Music Prize, polaris music prize 2009
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Get all of your TIFF red carpet fill tonight on MuchNews Weekly!
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009
Don’t miss MuchNews Weekly tonight at 10 pm ET!
Tonight we take you on to the Toronto International Film Festival’s red carpets and get you up close and somewhat personal with George Clooney! Matt Damon! Drew Barrymore and Ellen Page! Jennifer Garner! And the mother of all media: Oprah Winfrey! Plus, some lesser celebrities whose faces you’d likely recognize!
We also have the New Moon trailer, if you’re looking to view it for the first or millionth time!
Plus we have a preview for Monday’s highly anticipated Polaris Music Prize ceremony, where one lucking Canadian artist will receive $20,000 and bragging rights for having the best album of the year!
Watch MuchNews Weekly tonight on Much at 10 pm ET.
Tags: Drew Barrymore, george clooney, jennifer garner, matt damon, New Moon, Polaris Music Prize, tiff
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Mercury Prize short list!
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009
Once again ladies and gents it is time to place your bets on what album you liked best and see how it stacks up with those who make the big decisions. What I mean to say is the 2009 Mercury Prize short list nominees have been announced! Confused? Let me break it down.
- It’s all about the best albums that have come out over the past year by British or Irish artists
- The short list is made up of the “12 Albums Of the Year” and the winner/numero uno will be announced in September
- It is Europe’s number one arts prize, in terms of coverage and influence
- The music on the album is the only thing they take into account, so it has gotta be a mighty fine piece of music!
- It is kinda like the Polaris Music Prize
- Past winners included Franz Ferdinand, Arctic Monkeys, and Klaxons
So ready to see the top twelve albums?!
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Tags: 2009 Mercury Prize, arctic monkeys, bat for lashes, Florence and the Machine, Franz Ferdinand, friendly fires, glasvegas, Klaxons, La Roux, Polaris Music Prize, The Horrors
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New Music Alert: Timber Timbre
Monday, July 20th, 2009
Timber Timbre. I had heard of them many a time but I had never really taken to time to stop, pause, and listen. After hearing through word of mouth of their greatness, and after their 2009 Polaris Music Prize long list nomination, I made a mental note to look them up. It was then that I found out that Timber Timbre had just been signed to my favorite Canadian label Arts & Crafts, and that Timber Timbre is basically just one very talented soul named Taylor Kirk.
Friday night I was lucky enough to see Timber Timbre live at Toronto’s Church of the Redeemer. Never having seen a concert at a church before, and still being a new Timber Timbre listener I didn’t know quite what to expect.
What I got was chills. The very best kind. Review and tour news after the jump.
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Tags: Arts & Crafts, Final Fantasy, Polaris Music Prize, Timber Timbre
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Polaris Music Prize Shorty Listy!
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009Dun dun dun daaaaaaaaa! Ladies and gentlemen! Announcing the 2009 Polaris Music Prize Top 10 Short List!
Elliott Brood - Mountain Meadows Toronto
Fucked Up - The Chemistry of Common Life Toronto
Great Lake Swimmers - Lost Channels Toronto
Hey Rosetta! - Into Your Lungs St. John’s
K’NAAN - Troubadour Toronto
Malajube - Labyrinthes Montreal
Metric - Fantasies Toronto
Joel Plaskett - Three Halifax
Chad VanGaalen - Soft Airplane Calgary
Patrick Watson - Wooden Arms Montreal
Wow! What a list! 6 are two time nominees! Not a single debut album! Lots from Toronto! Thoughts? Do we like what we see? Any from the long list that got robbed? Who do you want to win? Who do you think will win?
You’ll have to wait until September 21st 2009 when the winner of the $20,000 award will be announced at the Masonic Temple! And we’re live web casting it so everyone can check it out! Stay tuned for more info!
Tags: Chad VanGaalen, Elliott Brood, fucked up, great lake swimmers, Hey Rosetta!, joel plaskett, k'naan, Malajube, metric, Patrick Watson, Polaris Music Prize
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