Polaris Music Prize

A Polaris Prize juror on Feist, Drake and how it all went down
SEPTEMBER 30 2012 • Macleans
Feist won the 2012 Polaris Music Prize for her album Metals last Monday night. Many celebrated the decision, considering the album rich with great songs, inventive arrangements and an exquisitely executed artistic vision. Others wondered why Polaris jurors—of which I was one of 11 locked in room deciding the outcome during the gala—picked such an apparently “safe” act. read more

Feist Wins Polaris Prize for 'Metals'
SEPTEMBER 30 2012 • Rolling Stone
Album cited for "rare depth and beauty" at gala. read more

Feist wins Canadian music prize
SEPTEMBER 29 2012 • BBC News
Canadian singer Feist has been named the winner of the 2012 Polaris Music Prize, for her album Metals.The award, Canada's answer to the UK's Mercury Prize, recognises the best album of the year by a Canadian artist. Last year's prize, worth 30,000 Canadian dollars (£24,000), went to The Suburbs by Montreal-based band Arcade Fire. read more

Feist is $30,000 richer. Metals wins the 2012 Polaris Music Prize
SEPTEMBER 25 2012 • Now Magazine
The annual Polaris Music Prize was awarded Monday night to Feist. Once again, the prestigious award continued its tradition of surprise winners. read more

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