Congrats To A Couple Of Our Canadian Artists! 08 Jul 2008

Canada day may officially take place on July 1 but for us at the Beggars Group USA office this year we're going to celebrate it this week. Why? Two of our artists - Basia Bulat and Holy Fuck - have been nominated for the Polaris Prize. Basia for her album Oh, My Darling and Holy Fuck for their album LP. The long list had 40 potential winners and yesterday, July 7, the list was pared down to just 10.

The Polaris Prize is Canada's equivalent to Britain's esteemed Mercury Prize.

Who is going to get bragging rights and the fat $20,000** check? We all have to wait until September 29 when the winner will be announced at a special ceremony in Toronto.

More info on the Polaris Prize

** Canadian dollars we assume!