NO JOY AND NADAH EL-SHAZLY LONG-LISTED FOR POLARIS MUSIC PRIZE

Congratulations to No Joy and Nadah El-Shazly on being longlisted for the Polaris Music Prize for their 2025 albums Bugland and Laini Tani.

Bugland has earned widespread acclaim for its adventurous approach to genre, blending shoegaze, electronic experimentation, and pop into something entirely its own.

Laini Tani has been praised for its singular and genre-spanning sound, bringing together Arabic timbres, electro-acoustic textures, avant-garde perspectives, and experimental pop.

We are thrilled to see these remarkable albums recognized by Polaris and congratulate Jasamine, Nadah, and everyone involved in bringing them to life!