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2018 Polaris Music Prize
The 2018 edition of the Canadian Polaris Music Prize was presented on September 17, 2018."2018 Polaris Music Prize: Arcade Fire, Daniel Caesar, Gord Downie make this year's long list" , June 14, 2018. The gala was hosted by broadcaster Raina Douris. Grand jury The Polaris committee announced the grand jury in August 2018. Jurors were Matt Carter of ''Grid City '', Jill Krajewski of '' |
Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by total area. Its southern and western border with the United States, stretching , is the world's longest binational land border. Canada's capital is Ottawa, and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Indigenous peoples have continuously inhabited what is now Canada for thousands of years. Beginning in the 16th century, British and French expeditions explored and later settled along the Atlantic coast. As a consequence of various armed conflicts, France ceded nearly all of its colonies in North America in 1763. In 1867, with the union of three British North American colonies through Confederation, Canada was formed as a federal dominion of four provinces. This began an accretion of provinces and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Caesar
Ashton Dumar Norwill Simmonds (born April 5, 1995), known professionally as Daniel Caesar, is a Canadian singer and songwriter. After independently building a following through the release of two critically acclaimed EPs, ''Praise Break'' (2014) and ''Pilgrim's Paradise'' (2015), Caesar released his debut studio album, ''Freudian'', in August 2017, which garnered widespread critical acclaim. He released his second studio album, '' Case Study 01'', in June 2019. In March 2021, Caesar was featured alongside Giveon on Justin Bieber's single " Peaches", which serves as his first number-one song on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Life and career Ashton Dumar Norwill Simmonds was born on April 5, 1995, in the Scarborough district of Toronto, Ontario, and raised in Oshawa. He is the second eldest of four children to his mother Hollace and father Norwill Simmonds, a pastor and gospel singer who released his first album as a high school student in Jamaica. Caesar attended the Seventh- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bahamas (musician)
Afie Jurvanen (born April 28, 1981), known by his stage name Bahamas, is a Canadian musician. Early life Jurvanen was born in Toronto and raised in Barrie, Ontario. He is of Finnish ancestry. Career Jurvanen taught himself guitar. He worked with a variety of musicians that includes The Lumineers, City and Colour, Feist, Howie Beck, Jason Collett, Jack Johnson, The Weather Station, and Zeus. Downtown Music Publishing represents Bahamas' songs. Jurvanen recorded his debut album, '' Pink Strat'', in a cabin in rural Ontario in 2008. He released the album under the name Bahamas in 2009 and was subsequently nominated for a 2010 Juno Award for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year – Solo. Bahamas' second album, '' Barchords, was released'' on February 7, 2012. The album received nomination at the 2013 Juno Awards for the Adult Alternative Album of the Year. Jurvanen received a nomination for Songwriter of the Year for the tracks "Be My Witness", "Caught Me Thinking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everything Now
''Everything Now'' is the fifth studio album by Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire, released on July 28, 2017, through Sonovox Records (physical release), Columbia Records, and Rough Trade Records. It was produced by Arcade Fire, alongside Thomas Bangalter of the electronic-house duo Daft Punk and Steve Mackey, the bassist of the band Pulp. Additionally, Markus Dravs, one of Arcade Fire's frequent collaborators, co-produced two tracks, and he, Geoff Barrow of Portishead, and Eric Heigle each provided additional production on one track. The album is a departure from the sound of Arcade Fire's previous records, influenced as it is by synth-pop, dance-rock, and other derivatives of electronic music, and has been called more "digestible" than their earlier output. It was promoted by an elaborate marketing campaign, as well as five singles: the title track, "Creature Comfort", "Signs of Life", "Electric Blue", and "Put Your Money on Me". Upon release, ''Everything Now'' p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire is a Canadian indie rock band, consisting of husband and wife Win Butler and Régine Chassagne, alongside Richard Reed Parry, Tim Kingsbury and Jeremy Gara. The band's current touring line-up also includes former core member Sarah Neufeld and multi-instrumentalists Paul Beaubrun, Dan Boeckner and Eric Heigle. Each of the band's studio albums features contributions from composer and violinist Owen Pallett. Founded in 2001 by friends and classmates Butler and Josh Deu, the band came to prominence in 2004 with the release of their critically acclaimed debut album ''Funeral''. Their second studio album, '' Neon Bible'', won them the 2008 Meteor Music Award for Best International Album and the 2008 Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year. Their third studio album, '' The Suburbs'', was released in 2010 to critical acclaim and commercial success. It received many accolades, including the 2011 Grammy for Album of the Year, the 2011 Juno Award for Album of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allie (musician)
Allison Ho-Sang, who records and performs as a l l i e, is a Canadian rhythm and blues singer and songwriter from Toronto, Ontario. She first became known for the 2014 song "Private Island", a collaboration with producer 2nd Son which was a shortlisted finalist for the 2015 SOCAN Songwriting Prize. She released her debut EP ''Moonlust'' in 2015, and followed up with the full-length album ''Nightshade'' in 2017.Ryan B. Patrick"a l l i e: Nightshade" ''Exclaim!'', July 19, 2017. ''Nightshade'' was longlisted for the 2018 Polaris Music Prize."2018 Polaris Music Prize: Arcade Fire, Daniel Caesar, Gord Downie make this year's long list" |
Wide Open (Weaves Album)
''Wide Open'' is the second studio album by Canadian band Weaves. It was released on October 6, 2017 through Kanine Records. The album was a shortlisted finalist for the 2018 Polaris Music Prize."Polaris Music Prize Reveals 2018 Short List" '' Exclaim!
''Exclaim!'' is a Canadian music and entertainment publisher based in Toronto, which features in-depth coverage of new music across all genres with a special focus on Canadian and emerging artists. The monthly Exclaim! print magazine publishes 7 ... '', July 17, 2018.
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Weaves (band)
Weaves is a Canadian indie pop band from Toronto, Ontario, consisting of vocalist Jasmyn Burke, guitarist Morgan Waters, drummer Spencer Cole and bassist Zach Bines. History The band was formed in 2012 by Burke and Waters, who first met each other in a bar and began recording demo songs based on files of song ideas Burke recorded on her iPhone. In 2013, Bines and Cole joined the band shortly before recording commenced on their debut EP. They released the self-titled debut EP in 2014, and followed up with a self-titled full-length album in 2016. The 2016 album was shortlisted for both the Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year and the 2017 Polaris Music Prize"Polaris Music Prize shortlist includes Leonard Cohen, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In A Poem Unlimited
''In a Poem Unlimited'' is an album by U.S. Girls, the solo project of Toronto-based American musician Meghan Remy. It was released on February 20, 2018 through 4AD. Background Moving on from the still experimental previous LP "Half Free", "In A Poem Unlimited" has a much more distinct pop sound. It takes in a variety of styles, including electronic pop ("Rosebud", "Poem"), funk ("Pearly Gates") and psychedelic pop ("Velvet 4 Sale"). Its lyrical content is primarily political with a strong feminist bent, featuring songs concerning industrial pollution, rape revenge and the abuse of power. Simone Schmidt (known also as Fiver), the original songwriter who released "Rage of Plastics" in 2013, supported Remy with the arrangement for her cover of the song. Remy is backed on most of the album by "Toronto jazz-funk ensemble" The Cosmic Range, with the exception of the more synthpop oriented "Rosebud' and "Poem", which were performed with Rich Morel. Singles and remixes Four singles were r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Average Savage
''The Average Savage'' is the second album from Canadian First Nations hip hop duo, Snotty Nose Rez Kids. It was released independently in 2017 and served as a follow-up to their self-titled debut. The album was a critical success, propelling the duo into the national spotlight. The album was shortlisted for the 2018 Polaris Music Prize, and nominated for the Juno Award for Indigenous Music Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2019 The Juno Awards of 2019, honouring Canadian music achievements, were presented in London, Ontario during the weekend of 16–17 March 2019. The primary telecast ceremonies were held at Budweiser Gardens, preceded by numerous Juno Week events from .... In 2018, the album received a nomination for Best Rap/Hip Hop Album at the Indigenous Music Awards. Track listing References Snotty Nose Rez Kids albums 2017 albums {{2010s-hiphop-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snotty Nose Rez Kids
Snotty Nose Rez Kids are a First Nations hip hop duo composed of Haisla rappers Darren "Young D" Metz and Quinton "Yung Trybez" Nyce. They are originally from Kitamaat Village, British Columbia, and currently based in Vancouver. Their 2017 album ''The Average Savage'' was shortlisted for the 2018 Polaris Music Prize,"Polaris Music Prize Reveals 2018 Short List" '''', July 17, 2018. and for the at the |
