One of the newest additions to the Polaris Music Prize family is the SOCAN Polaris Song Prize, an award that recognizes the artistic power of a single song. Introduced in 2025, the prize is now [...]
POLARIS MUSIC PRIZE REVEALS 40 NOMINEE ALBUM LONG LIST AT NXNE TORONTO, ON - June 11, 2026 CBC presents the 2026 Polaris Music Prize, has revealed its 40 nominated album Long List. The album Long [...]
The 2026 Polaris Music Prize season is officially underway. On June 11, the Polaris Music Prize will unveil its annual Long List, revealing the 40 Canadian albums selected by an independent jury of more than [...]
May arrives with longer days, festival announcements, and a flood of new Canadian music. The May 2026 Release Radar captures another month of fresh releases from across the country, bringing together established favourites, exciting collaborations, [...]
Prince Edward Island may be Canada’s smallest province, but its music scene continues to prove that size has nothing to do with creativity. This last stop on our cross-country playlist journey brings us back to [...]
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions that people of Asian origin have made — and continue to make — across the country. From music and [...]
April doesn’t ease off—it keeps the momentum going. The April 2026 Release Radar picks up right where March left off, pulling together another wide-ranging batch of new Canadian releases that feel both grounded and forward-looking. There’s a [...]
This week’s playlist is something a little different. OurBasement Signals is a collection of Canadian Indie tracks gathered from the inbox, private messages, artist submissions, and a few standout songs discovered while catching up on [...]
March may bring the first hints of spring, but in Canadian indie music it arrives fully loaded. The March 2026 Release Radar gathers a wide range of fresh releases from across the country, featuring major [...]
Easter weekend has arrived, and whether you’re gathering with family, enjoying a quiet break, or just hunting down the last few chocolate eggs, we’ve put together a soundtrack to match the mood. Our Canadian Indie Easter [...]