The prestigious Polaris Prize have narrowed down their long-list of forty records down to 10, announcing the short list nominees today.

Every year the Polaris Music Prize of $50,000 is presented to the top Canadian album based on “artistic merit” without consideration for genre or record sales. Additionally, each 2018 shortlisted artist receives $3,000 courtesy of Slaight Music.

The winner, determined by a jury of music journalists, broadcasters and music bloggers, will be announced September 17 at the Polaris Gala. Below are the short list nominees:

Alvvays – Antisocialites

Daniel Caesar – Freudian

Hubert Lenoir – Darlène

Jean-Michel Blais – Dans ma main

Jeremy Dutcher – Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa

Partner – In Search Of Lost Time

Pierre Kwenders – MAKANDA at the End of Space, the Beginning of Time

Snotty Nose Rez Kids – The Average Savage

U.S. Girls – In A Poem Unlimited

Weaves – Wide Open