Playlist Friday: A Canadian Indie Thanksgiving Fall Harvest 2024

Celebrate Thanksgiving and the Beauty of Fall with Our Special Playlist! Autumn is a time of transition, reflection, and gratitude. With vibrant colors painting the landscape and crisp air filling our lungs, it’s the perfect [...]

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Playlist Friday: OurBasement Release Radar Sept/2024

Discover the Sounds of Canada with Our September 2024 Playlist! Ready to dive into the heart of Canadian music? Our September 2024 Release Radar playlist is here, bringing you a handpicked selection of the latest [...]

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Jeremy Dutcher’s Motewolonuwok wins the 2024 Polaris Music Prize

Every once in a while, an album emerges that transcends the boundaries of art and music, offering listeners not only a sonic experience but also a glimpse into the heart of a culture, a community, [...]

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Polaris Music Prize 2024: Celebrating the Best in Canadian Music

The Polaris Music Prize Gala The stage is set, the lights are on, and the excitement is palpable. Music lovers, critics, and artists alike are ready for one of Canada’s most prestigious nights of the [...]

By | September 16th, 2024|Categories: News|1 Comment

Playlist Friday: Covers by Canadians 4

Find Comfort in The Covers This week, we’re diving into a collection that’s been building all year—our "Comfort in the Covers" playlist, featuring covers by Canadian artists. Most of the tracks are new releases, showcasing [...]

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Playlist Friday: Canadian Music Through the Decades: 1985-1989

Welcome to the third edition of our series, “Canadian Music Through the Decades.” In this series, we journey through the rich tapestry of Canadian music history, starting with tracks from 50 years ago, released in [...]

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Unveiling the Polaris Music Prize Short List: A Summer of Musical Excellence

The anticipation is palpable as we edge closer to the official reveal of the Polaris Music Prize Short List on July 11! This prestigious award honours the Canadian album of the year, judged solely on [...]

By | July 10th, 2024|Categories: Polaris Music Prize|Tags: , |1 Comment

Playlist Friday: DarBar’s Polaris Music Prize Short List Wish List

The anticipation is building as we approach the official reveal of the Polaris Music Prize Short List on July 11! This prestigious award celebrates the Canadian album of the year, solely judged on artistic merit, [...]

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Polaris Music Prize Long List

The Polaris Music Prize Long List will be announced today! In total, 238 albums were considered for the Long List by the 207-member jury this season. I am proud to have been one of those [...]

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Playlist Friday: DarBar’s Polaris Long List Wish List

As we eagerly anticipate the announcement of the Polaris Music Prize Long List, it’s time to dive into the excitement and showcase a playlist of songs by artists that I hope to see on this [...]

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