Polaris People For The Week Of March 16 – Kathleen Edwards Cravings, Tegan, Sara And Alligators, Plaskett Gets High And More
MARCH 16 2012 • By Aaron Brophy
Right. Just to reinforce the obvious, the three most important dates to remember in the Judeo-Christian calendar right now are June 14, July 17 and September 24 — the dates for the Polaris Music Prize Long and Short List announcements, and Polaris Gala, respectively.

Just think, we're only a few months away from adding some new names into that super-exclusive Skull And Bones-like secret society known as the Polaris People.

Some of those Polaris People were ruling the world in their own special way again this week. Like Kathleen Edwards, Tegan And Sara, Joel Plaskett, The Weeknd and Great Lake Swimmers. Click through to read about it.
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Polaris People For The Week Of March 9 – Elliott Brood Hostage Crises, Dan Mangan Puppetry, Wolf Parade Swervedriven And More
MARCH 08 2012 • By Aaron Brophy
The Meteor Choice Music Prize, Ireland's Polaris brother, recently named Jape its 2011 winner for the "Oceans Of Frequency" album. Likewise, down under The Jezabels have just won the Australian Music Prize for their record "Prisoner. If that doesn't get you in the mood to start thinking about what's going to make the 2012 Polaris lists nothing will.

And whoever does make the 2012 Polaris lists will be in good company. They'll get to say they're peers with the likes of Dan Mangan, Caribou and Arcade Fire, who all made interesting news this week.
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Polaris People For The Week Of March 2 – Dears Heart CKUT, Sadies Meet Pinsent, Pallett's Secret Show And More
MARCH 02 2012 • By Aaron Brophy
We can now say we've officially gone nationwide with our recent four-city "Half Year In Review" Polaris Salon tour. And there's more coming. Stay tuned for announcements of upcoming Salons in various cities and set your calendars for the next artist-centric Salon when Exclaim's David Dacks discusses the merits of "The Other Side Of Tomorrow" By The Slakadeliqs in Toronto on March 6.

Meanwhile, Polaris People like The Dears, Kathleen Edwards, K'naan and a bunch more have been making news. Click through to find out what.
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Polaris People For The Week Of Feb. 24 – Fucked Up Party Times, Shad Drum Lessons, Arcade Fire Crushes And More
FEBRUARY 23 2012 • By Aaron Brophy
That tingle you’re feeling right now isn’t allergies or spring fever, it’s your sub-conscious reminding you that we’re this close to announcing the official Polaris Long List, Short List and Awards Gala dates. Stay tuned for those coming soon.

Meanwhile, Polaris People like Fucked Up, Patrick Watson, Shad, Black Mountain and Metric are all in the news.
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Polaris People For The Week Of Feb. 17 – Nordic Music Prize, Weeknd Non-Interviews, Birdman Support And More
FEBRUARY 17 2012 • By Aaron Brophy
Friend to Polaris and spiritual brother The Nordic Music Prize recently announced its 2011 winner and it wasn't the popular acts Bjork or Lykke Li.

Meanwhile, back here in Polarisland Arcade Fire, Fucked Up and John K. Samson were amongst those making the news.
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