Spinner.com — The fourth annual Polaris Music Prize -- a $20,000, critic-voted award celebrating the best Canadian album of the past year -- will be doled out in a few weeks at an invite-only gala on Sept. 21. Ten albums made the shortlist and every nominated act ... more info

The Late Greats — Been diggin' this Wooden Birds song since I got it emailed to me two days ago. The Wooden Birds ∞ Hometown Fantasy Go see 'em on tour: September: 24 - South Burlington, VT - Higher Ground 25 - Cambridge, MA - The Middle East Café 27 - New Yor... more info

JamBase — Canadian Folk Darlings - The Great Lake Swimmers - Prepare For U.S. Fall Tour The Great Lake Swimmers The Great Lake Swimmers are currently enjoying buzz-band status this summer as they tour the Canadian festival circuit. Having been chosen fo... more info

Altsounds — The Great Lake Swimmers are currently enjoying buzz-band status this summer as they tour their native Canada’s festival circuit. Having been chosen for the *Short List* of the esteemed *2009 Polaris Music Prize*, the band joins a list of pre... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Great Lake Swimmers @ Mercury Lounge (more by Natasha Ryan) THE DEADBOLT: Back in May you guys played a number of shows over in Europe. How does it feel to be recognized outside of North America like that? [Tony] DEKKER... more info

Quick Before It Melts — The other day on CBC Radio 2’s Drive, Rich Terfry posited that the sound of Tony Dekker’s voice can melt women’s hearts, and coupled with the languid musical accompaniment of his band, Great Lake Swimmers, has the power to win over both the hea... more info

Guardian Music — The indie rockers are among the nominees for Canada's answer to the Mercury music prizeMetric, Patrick Watson and the boldly named Fucked Up are among the nominees for the 2009 Polaris music prize. Now in its fourth year, the Polaris honours the best... more info

Rock Sellout — Canada’s annual award celebrating musical artisan-ship, over sales, the Polaris Prize,  has revealed this year’s ten finalists. Past winners include Caribou, Patrick Watson, Final Fantasy. Here are the nominees: Elliott BROOD – Mountain... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Water music. more info

Music Mule — Take a listen to this banjo led folk rock gem from Watamestede’s (Hertfordshire) Larsen B to brighten up your Monday. Probably the only band named after a disintegrated Arctic ice shelf they deserve your attention for this fact alone. For Fans Of: ... more info