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Toronto Star
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
4 Toronto artists make the Polaris Music Prize short list, but Quebec leads the way
The Polaris Music Prize unveiled its 10-album short list on Thursday, and all contenders were released by artists based in Toronto or Quebec. Among the Toronto acts who made the short list are folk artist Mustafa, pop experimentalist Saya Gray, Palestinian-Canadian indie artist Nemahsis and the punk rock band the OBGMs. Meanwhile, the Quebec cohort consists of indie pop duo Bibi Club, indie pop singer Lou-Adriane Cassidy, psych-rock band Population II, electronic artist Marie Davidson, indie-rock duo Ribbon Skirt and Calgary-born, Montreal-based experimental artist Yves Jarvis.
Winnipeg Free Press
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Mustafa, Nemahsis shortlisted for Polaris Music Prize as cash reward drops in value
TORONTO – Contemporary folk-poet Mustafa and alt-pop singer Nemahsis are among the 10 acts shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize, which carries a slimmed-down cash reward this year. Organizers say the best Canadian album winner will receive $30,000, down from $50,000. Executive director Amber Still said the organization received less money from some of its sponsors this year. Other shortlisted artists include electronic experimentalist Marie Davidson, punk outfit the OBGMs and psychedelic rockers Population II. The winner will be announced at a gala at Toronto's Massey Hall on Sept. 16, when the $10,000 Polaris Song Prize will also be handed out for the first time. This year's contenders also include folk-soul performer Saya Gray and French-Canadian singer Lou-Adriane Cassidy. Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. Rounding out the list is pop pair Bibi Club, Calgary-raised Yves Jarvis and Anishinaabe-led duo Ribbon Skirt. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 10, 2025.
