Nialler9 — Kaytranada was announced as the winner of the 2016 Polaris Music Prize last night. The Canadian album of the year was awarded to his debut album 99.9%, by a jury of music industry. He was awarded $50,000 too. Kay won out over albums from Jessy ... more info

Stereogum — Kaytranada has won the 2016 Polaris Music Prize for his debut album 99.9%, which was deemed the Canadian Album Of The Year by a jury of journalists, broadcasters, and bloggers. The rising Haitian-Canadian producer beat out an impressive field of comp... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — '99.9%' beat out records by Grimes, U.S. Girls, White Lung, and more. Continue reading… more info

Stereogum — The Polaris Music Prize, awarded annually to Canada’s best album, will be bestowed on some lucky Canuck tonight. We’ve seen the long list and then the short list, and now we’re about to see who’ll follow last year’s winner Buffy Saint-Marie... more info

Stereogum — May cover story stars White Lung had one of the 50 Best Albums Of The Year So Far with their excellent Paradise. They’ve also released a bunch of great videos for the project, and the latest one comes today in service of the frenetic standout track... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Also: YG, White Lung, Tunji Ige, Sunflower Bean, Nicole Dollanganger, Jhene Aiko, AlunaGeorge, Sampha, Dej Loaf, and more. Continue reading… more info

Stereogum — Red Bull Sound Select is returning to Los Angeles for a third year for their 30 Days In LA event series, which takes place at a bunch of different venues around the city. Artists playing this year include HAIM, Pusha T, Charli XCX + SOPHIE, YG, Samph... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Vancouver punk group White Lung made their return to New York with a sold out performance at Baby’s All Right on May 7. The show came in support of their polished new album Paradise, which was released via Domino Records. Find photos from their per... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Many NYC shows go on sale today. Continue reading… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — West Coast punks White Lung returned earlier this year with their fourth album Paradise (on Domino), which is yet another winner in this band's consistently great career. They've been touring in support of it... Continue reading… more info