Tag Archives: Polaris Music Prize

Took another few days off because the thought of having to come up with more words to describe a bunch of albums I listened to one time in the middle of a workday felt daunting. Sometimes I just run out of words! But then I remember that I can just put whatever in here, secureContinue reading “The Polaris Project – June 25-27, 2021”

Took a few days off, but now I’m back to speak in cliché about some albums I listened to. Let’s go! Sundry Rock Song Stock by Yves Jarvis Some very chill soft rock vibes to be found here, alongside experimental electronic bubbles and blips that surprise without being disorienting. Unfortunately, it was so chill thatContinue reading “The Polaris Project – June 21, 2021”

Three Little Words by Dominique Fils-Aimé Lyrically straightforward songs about love, heartbreak, and personal growth, delivered with smooth, soulful vocals. Not much going on beyond the surface level, so it didn’t hold my interest. It was reasonably pleasant, if slightly boring, to listen to. (How many more times am I going to say some variationContinue reading “The Polaris Project – June 18, 2021”

Memoryland by CFCF I don’t know how to review electronic music from a technical standpoint. All I know how to say is “these beeps, bloops, and vocal samples really hit!!” or “these beeps, bloops, and vocal samples aren’t doing anything for me.” Anyway, this album? Closer to the latter than the former, but that’s fine.Continue reading “The Polaris Project – June 17, 2021”

Parallel World by Cadence Weapon A mainstay of the Canadian hip hop scene, Cadence Weapon combines socially conscious lyrics about gentrification, police brutality, income inequality, and municipal budget cuts with chopped-up, dissonant electronic beats. The album mostly works and is only sparingly corny. Probably never get nominated for a Juno/But that ain’t changing the wayContinue reading “The Polaris Project – June 16, 2021”