The Polaris short list is being released this morning at 11 am EST. But, if you are reading this, you probably are already aware of this and I've just made myself redundant. I don’t care, though. The great thing about the Polaris is that it is the first award that represents the true music talent in our beautiful country. (For a great read on the music award scene in Canada, check out Chris' article here). Because of this, it is finally something us music geeks (read: lovers) can get excited about and discuss ad nauseum.
So, of course I have to put my opinion out for discussion. Please, though, keep in mind I—despite my most valiant of efforts—was unable to purchase and listen to all 40 long list nominees. So, take it easy on my predictions for the short list. I guess they're not really predictions, but more what I think should make the cut, based on what I have heard.
In no particular order:
Chad VanGaalen, Soft Airplane
Junior Boys, Begone Dull Care
Wolf Parade, At Mount Zoomer
Pink Mountaintops, Outside Love
Bell Orchestre, As Seen Through Windows
Hey Rosetta!, Into Your Lungs
Land of Talk, Some Are Lakes