Two British Columbian albums have made the 2022 Polaris Music Prize short list. The annual Prize for $50,000 goes to an artist that is awarded Canadian Album of the Year, decided upon by a jury comprised of nearly 200 music media professionals. Albums by British Columbian artists Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Destroyer were nominated alongside 223 albums, and further selected to the 40-album long list before the short list announcement on July 14, 2022.

The winning album will be revealed at a gala on Sep. 19, 2022 and announced by CBC Music.

 

Snotty Nose Rez Kids
Life After
Destroyer
LABYRINTHITIS