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The Province
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Three B.C. bands make the 2025 Polaris Music Prize long list
Juno-winners Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Art d'Ecco and Destroyer will proceed to next vote Snotty Nose Rez Kids perform during the Juno Awards, in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, March 30, 2025. Photo by ETHAN CAIRNS THE CANADIAN PRES / THE CANADIAN PRESS Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Three B.C. bands have been named to the 2025 Polaris Music Prize long list. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. 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Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Juno-winning Haisla rappers Snotty Nose Rez Kids' Red Future, Victoria's dapper Art d'Ecco's Serene Demon, indie rock fixture Destroyer's Dan's Boogie are all albums nominated on the list. A total of 189 albums were considered for the Long List this year. Artists include 16 first-time nominees, two past winners in Backxwash and Caribou, and one past recipient of the Polaris Heritage Prize in Rich White, a member of Eric's Trip. Established in 2006, the Polaris Music Prize awards $50,000 to the winner, with runners-up each receiving $3,000. Art d'Ecco is a Vancouver Island-based rock artist whose latest album Serene Demon is a long list nominee. The assemblage of 40 Canadian artists will be narrowed down by the 205-member Polaris Prize jury to 10 finalists on July 10, when the Polaris Prize short list is set to be revealed. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Along with the long list, the new SOCAN Polaris Song Prize category was announced. The first expansion to the prize since the hall of fame Heritage Prize was launched in 2015, the song prize will be adjudicated by the members of the Polaris jury to determine the Canadian song of the year. Criteria considered is similar to the main award, based only on artistic merit, without any regard given to genre or commercial success. The Song Prize will feature a 20-nominee Long List to be revealed on July 29. Winners of the inaugural SOCAN Polaris Song Prize will receive $10,000 split between the song's Canadian performers and credited Canadian songwriter or songwriters. The prize money is courtesy of SOCAN. The Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize will reveal its 12 nominated heritage recordings in July. The winners of that award are to be announced in October. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. An 11-member grand jury selected from the greater juror pool will make the final vote for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize winner to be announced on Sept. 16 at Toronto's Massey Hall. Tickets to the Polaris concert and awards ceremony are on sale at A 15 per cent Long List discount is available using the code POLARIS15. Destroyer is the working name of Vancouver musician Dan Bejar, whose new album Dan's Boogie is on the long list. Photo by Nicholas Bragg / PNG Check out the full 2025 Polaris Music Prize Long List Here is the complete list of 40 Canadian artists selected by the 205 member jury: This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. • Art d'Ecco — Serene Demon • Backxwash — Only Dust Remains • Quinton Barnes — CODE NOIR • Bibi Club — Feu de garde • Basia Bulat — Basia's Palace • Caribou — Honey • Lou-Adriane Cassidy — Journal d'un Loup-Garou • Choses Sauvages — Choses Sauvages III • Cold Specks — Light For The Midnight • Antoine Corriveau — Oiseau de Nuit • Marie Davidson — City of Clowns • Destroyer — Dan's Boogie • Myriam Gendron — Mayday • Gloin — All of your anger is actually shame (and I bet that makes you angry) • Saya Gray — SAYA • Hildegard — Jour 1596 • Yves Jarvis — All Cylinders • Kaia Kater — Strange Medicine • Bells Larsen — Blurring Time • Richard Laviolette — All Wild Things Are Shy • Wyatt C. Louis — Chandler • Kelly McMichael — After The Sting Of It Men I Trust – Equus Asinus • Mustafa — Dunya • N NAO — Nouveau language • Nemahsis — Verbathim • Eliza Niemi — Progress Bakery • The OBGMs — SORRY, IT'S OVER • Dorothea Paas — Think Of Mist • Klô Pelgag — Abracadabra • Population II — Maintenant Jamais • Ribbon Skirt — Bite Down • Ariane Roy — Dogue • Mike Shabb — Sewaside III • Sister Ray — Believer This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. • Snotty Nose Rez Kids — RED FUTURE • The Weather Station — Humanhood • Rick White and The Sadies — Rick White and The Sadies • Donovan Woods — Things Were Never Good If They're Not Good Now • Yoo Doo Right — From the Heights of Our Pastureland sderdeyn@ Local News News News Vancouver Canucks News
Vancouver Sun
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Three B.C. bands make the 2025 Polaris Music Prize long list
Three B.C. bands have been named to the 2025 Polaris Music Prize long list. Juno-winning Haisla rappers Snotty Nose Rez Kids' Red Future, Victoria's dapper Art d'Ecco's Serene Demon, indie rock fixture Destroyer's Dan's Boogie are all albums nominated on the list. A total of 189 albums were considered for the Long List this year. Artists include 16 first-time nominees, two past winners in Backxwash and Caribou, and one past recipient of the Polaris Heritage Prize in Rich White, a member of Eric's Trip. Established in 2006, the Polaris Music Prize awards $50,000 to the winner, with runners-up each receiving $3,000. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The assemblage of 40 Canadian artists will be narrowed down by the 205-member Polaris Prize jury to 10 finalists on July 10, when the Polaris Prize short list is set to be revealed. Along with the long list, the new SOCAN Polaris Song Prize category was announced. The first expansion to the prize since the hall of fame Heritage Prize was launched in 2015, the song prize will be adjudicated by the members of the Polaris jury to determine the Canadian song of the year. Criteria considered is similar to the main award, based only on artistic merit, without any regard given to genre or commercial success. The Song Prize will feature a 20-nominee Long List to be revealed on July 29. Winners of the inaugural SOCAN Polaris Song Prize will receive $10,000 split between the song's Canadian performers and credited Canadian songwriter or songwriters. The prize money is courtesy of SOCAN. The Slaight Family Polaris Heritage Prize will reveal its 12 nominated heritage recordings in July. The winners of that award are to be announced in October. An 11-member grand jury selected from the greater juror pool will make the final vote for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize winner to be announced on Sept. 16 at Toronto's Massey Hall. Tickets to the Polaris concert and awards ceremony are on sale at . A 15 per cent Long List discount is available using the code POLARIS15. Here is the complete list of 40 Canadian artists selected by the 205 member jury: • Art d'Ecco — Serene Demon • Backxwash — Only Dust Remains • Quinton Barnes — CODE NOIR • Bibi Club — Feu de garde • Basia Bulat — Basia's Palace • Caribou — Honey • Lou-Adriane Cassidy — Journal d'un Loup-Garou • Choses Sauvages — Choses Sauvages III • Cold Specks — Light For The Midnight • Antoine Corriveau — Oiseau de Nuit • Marie Davidson — City of Clowns • Destroyer — Dan's Boogie • Myriam Gendron — Mayday • Gloin — All of your anger is actually shame (and I bet that makes you angry) • Saya Gray — SAYA • Hildegard — Jour 1596 • Yves Jarvis — All Cylinders • Kaia Kater — Strange Medicine • Bells Larsen — Blurring Time • Richard Laviolette — All Wild Things Are Shy • Wyatt C. Louis — Chandler • Kelly McMichael — After The Sting Of It Men I Trust – Equus Asinus • Mustafa — Dunya • N NAO — Nouveau language • Nemahsis — Verbathim • Eliza Niemi — Progress Bakery • The OBGMs — SORRY, IT'S OVER • Dorothea Paas — Think Of Mist • Klô Pelgag — Abracadabra • Population II — Maintenant Jamais • Ribbon Skirt — Bite Down • Ariane Roy — Dogue • Mike Shabb — Sewaside III • Sister Ray — Believer • Snotty Nose Rez Kids — RED FUTURE • The Weather Station — Humanhood • Rick White and The Sadies — Rick White and The Sadies • Donovan Woods — Things Were Never Good If They're Not Good Now • Yoo Doo Right — From the Heights of Our Pastureland sderdeyn@
Hans India
07-06-2025
- Science
- Hans India
Rome was not built in a day, says junior ‘missile man'
A missile scientist's day involves designing, testing and manufacturing systems, potentially including writing codes, analyzing data and debugging integrated systems. They are involved in preparing for launches, inspecting rocket engines and conducting experiments. In one word, they are the architects of a missile system. Yes, the proverb is a reminder that great things don't happen overnight. The adage highlights the importance of patience, persistence and consistent effort in achieving worthwhile goals. Whether you build a project, develop a skill, a relationship or even a personal goal it takes a good number of years, maybe ages. Dr. Prahlada Rama Rao, of 'Akash', 'Creator' and the drone 'Destroyer' fame, feels that it encourages individuals to be patient and persistent in their efforts, reminding them that success often comes because of gradual progress and continuous hard work. There are no shortcuts. The project 'Akash' took 15 long years. During that period the entire crew spent sleepless nights and missed their heart beats during the period. The precision in targeting the enemy drones is the classic feature of 'Akash', The entire world is in awe of its power, while the enemy is yet to recover from coma. Dr Prahlada, as he is fondly addressed, felt that the relentless effort put in emphasizes the importance of appreciating the journey and the effort required to achieve something meaningful rather than just focusing on the outcome. Recalling his childhood days, he points out that he comes a humble family, which could not afford his higher education pursuits. Money can impact academic success, while excessive emphasis on it could overshadow other crucial factors like intrinsic motivation, hard work and the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake. According to him money is not the sole determinant of a student's achievement. After his engineering from Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore, in 1971 he joined Defense Research Development Laboratory (DRDL) as a young scientist, along with six more young engineering graduates, who called themselves FG-7 (friend's group of 7). They remain so till date. He earned a three-digit salary and could not dream of owning a bicycle or afford to travel by auto. RTC buses were the only viable mode of transportation. Money was a scarce commodity. However, the spirit to prove themselves was very high and the entire group proved their mettle as scientists of exceptional merit. He says he is indebted to the extraordinary and humble 'Missile Man', Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, his mentor, friend, philosopher and guide. Dr Prahlada said that ambitious projects and achievements require time and dedication, and that rushing or expecting immediate results were exercises in futility. Important assignments, especially those concerning the country's defence and security, cannot be done in a short period of time. A missile scientist's day involves designing, testing and manufacturing systems, potentially including writing codes, analyzing data and debugging integrated systems. They are involved in preparing for launches, inspecting rocket engines and conducting experiments. In one word, they are the architects of a missile system. More important is communication and collaboration as they work with engineers, scientists and technicians often communicating complex technical information in a clear and conscientious manner. To put it in a nutshell, a missile scientist's day is a blend of scientific enquiry, engineering expertise, and practical application. They are often working on complex projects with high stakes, requiring a strong attention to detail and a collaborative spirit. Missile scientists address a range of potential failures. They should be ready with solutions to trouble shooting problems. If resources are stretched too thin, the delays over-run the over-all performance that can lead to unsuccessful attempts. In typical style, he added that 'Tough times don't last but tough people do'. He was overwhelmed to see the success of his baby 'Akash' and grateful to the love the country showered on DRDO scientists. Dr Rao is a fascinating combination of a person with a scientific brain and a jolly demeanor. He possesses a sharp mind for details and logic but is easy to talk to. His approach to problems is systematic and methodical and are laced with a dash of wit and humour. He makes decisions based on evidence and logic but also has a rational, empathetic and understanding side that helps him connect with others. As friends grow and evolve their interests and varying priorities, geographical distance can make it difficult to maintain regular in person interactions, but he says family and friends are essential for a man's achievements and successes. Dr Prahlada Rama Rao is down-to-earth, practical and infectiously enthusiastic. He embodies a unique blend of intellectual rigour and joyful spirit, making him a delightful companion and an invaluable asset to the country.
Los Angeles Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
One of L.A.'s most exciting new Chinese restaurants lands in Mandarin Plaza
In Chinatown's newest restaurant, mapo tofu inspires steak tartare, pillowy gnudi are made with tofu (not ricotta) and medallions of table-side-sauced lamb saddle evoke Sichuan's cumin-spiced lamb skewers. Firstborn fills the long-empty former Pok Pok space in Mandarin Plaza with subtle Chinese touches, including jade-green tiles and a window to the kitchen reminiscent of what one might spot in a Beijing neighborhood hutong, or alley. Chef-owner Anthony Wang — who cooked at restaurants such as Destroyer, Auburn and Ink — is exploring the identity of Chinese American cuisine in a manner both true to history and to his own story. 'I've always wanted to explore Chinese cuisine, but I didn't realize how little I understood until I really started this project,' Wang said. 'For the first time in my career I can take a deep dive and look at the expansiveness and the history and culture of not just Chinese food [of mainland China], but also Chinese food in this country and how it's grown and developed over the past 100-plus years.' One of the first cuisines he began toexplore was Sichuan, traveling to Chengdu in 2018 and tracing the origins of its famous chiles and spice — and then researching even further, to a time before the spice trade reached the region. But Firstborn is just as much a reflection of Wang growing up first-generation in Georgia. His sweetbreads in pig trotter ragu evoke his memories of eating pork knuckle at his grandmother's house. The house-made chile crisp that tops the chef's signature fried chicken carries a smoky heat and fruity note via the secret ingredient of Morita chiles, marrying the fragrance of Sichuan and Mexican cuisines in a nod to L.A. His parents emigrated from Beijing in 1989 due to the protests and violence in Tiananmen Square. The family landed in Miami, then a desert of Chinese food and ingredients. Wang's mother began to get creative, substituting American items to whip up the modernized Chinese cuisine that Wang and his sister, Lulu, ate through their childhood: dishes like a kind of beef Bourguignon with Sichuan peppercorn and star anise. Wang thinks of it as 'new Chinese American cooking,' which also makes its way to the bar. Beverage director Kenzo Han (Steep LA, the Varnish) built an 'East meets West' menu that also lifts inspiration from the kitchen, with options such as an osmanthus and fermented rice sour, a sesame old-fashioned, a baiju-and-tea negroni, and a springy martini that involves house-made celery oil and carrot eau de vie. Nonalcoholic concoctions include hojicha orange milk punch and an adzuki swizzle. For dessert, pastry chef Jaime Craten (formerly of Vespertine, Destroyer and Meteora) balances sweet and savory with lighter options like almond tofu with citrus, jujubee and osmanthus, or chamomile custard that's topped with a refreshing apple-and-cucumber granita with a kinako shortbread cookie. Wang calls it an honor to debut his restaurant in Chinatown — adding to the legacy of the area's century of Chinese businesses — and to continue to explore what the cuisine means in the neighborhood, in the U.S. and in China. 'For me,' Wang said, 'It's a journey. This restaurant's open now, but this is something that I think we're just starting with, and it's something that I really want to continue exploring not just throughout this restaurant but throughout my entire life.' Firstborn is open Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10:30 p.m. 978 N. Broadway, Los Angeles, (213) 537-0142, Beverly Hills' steak-centric Matu now has a westward sibling in Matu Kai, which follows up the 2021 restaurant with some of its greatest hits and a slew of new dishes. Like Matu, Brentwood's new Matu Kai specializes in Wagyu: Plancha-cooked filets, wood-fired rib-eyes, picanhas, New York strips and more are prepared in the semi-open kitchen, sparks and flames often flying. These steaks can be ordered a la carte or in a set menu, though many of the newer items can be found a la carte. Look for fresh Uovo maltagliati in a rib-eye ragu, Wagyu meatballs in pomodoro, crying tiger Wagyu tenderloin satay and more. Like its sibling restaurant, Matu Kai also offers the popular Wagyu cheesesteak sandwich, which is available only at the bar. Matu Kai is open Monday to Thursday from 5:30 to 10 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m. 11777 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 134, Los Angeles, (310) 810-2501, A Chicago sandwich shop rife with cultural and familial inspiration recently debuted at the base of the Platform complex in Culver City, with panini-pressed stacks that can include tabouleh, chile crunch, harissa mayonnaise and more. Chef-owner Mitchell Jamra blends his Lebanese roots into some of the flavors of All Too Well, a quick-casual sandwich offshoot of his Mexican-Lebanese restaurant in Chicago, Evette's. All Too Well, while named for the Taylor Swift song, is inspired not by the singer-songwriter but Jamra's family and his long lineage of Chicago deli owners that traces back to the 1920s. The chef's first Los Angeles restaurant offers the Chicago location's most popular items such as the Bombay Chulet, which layers turkey, prosciutto garlic mayo, arugula, stracciatella, fried onion, chile crunch and fig jam, as well as the L.A.-only secret-menu Tunaverse, which tops tuna salad with a red pepper spread that blends ajvar with muhammara. All Too Well debuted as a one-year pop-up within Platform, but Jamra tells The Times that he has plans to stay in Los Angeles far beyond that. 'I'm bonded with the city now,' he said via email, 'and we are in for the long haul!' All Too Well is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 8850 W. Washington Blvd., Suite 101, Culver City, The popular chicken-focused offshoot of Los Feliz mainstay Kismet can now be found in Pasadena. At the latest outpost of Kismet Rotisserie, which sits at the border of Altadena, the whole pasture-raised, non-GMO chickens spin slowly behind the counter, the seasonal vegetables come primarily sourced from local farmers markets, and everything is made in-house. Chef-owners Sarah Hymanson and Sara Kramer offer rotisserie-chicken plates with sides such as roasted vegetables in tahini; smashed cucumbers in caraway vinaigrette; schmaltzy roasted potatoes; and hummus with freshly baked pita, along with salads, fresh-squeezed juice, bone broth, kids' meals, cookies and pudding cups. Unique to the Pasadena menu is a new, collaborative monthly sandwich special, where proceeds benefit the local chapter of education nonprofit Families Forward. This month find a spicy Niçoise pita sandwich made with Fishwife; in June look for an Italian sandwich from local chef and 'The Bear' culinary producer Courtney Storer. Kismet Rotisserie's newest outpost offers catering, a quick-and-casual format, and indoor and outdoor seating. Kismet Rotisserie is open in Pasadena daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 1974 Lincoln Ave., Pasadena, (323) 412-4400, Kristin Colazas Rodriguez began Colossus out of her home in 2018. Now she operates four outposts spread across San Pedro and Long Beach, and the latest features a full cafe menu, a bakery case flush with croissants and pastries, and an evening-only pizza program just off the San Pedro harbor. The newest Colossus recently debuted at the base of the Vivo Apartments complex, serving morning items such as the signature croissant breakfast sandwich with house-made sweet potato hot sauce, lunch and lighter bites like salad Lyonnaise with fresh croutons, and dinner such as meatballs in gravy, sourdough gnocchi and a range of daily pizzas (in Long Beach, the pizzas are available on weekends only). Whole loaves of bread and pantry goods such as tinned fish, dried heirloom beans and jars of jam are also on offer, and beer and wine are in the works. Colossus is open off of the San Pedro harbor Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 511 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, (213) 444-0077, A weeklong celebration of Latin cuisine kicked off Tuesday with hundreds of participating restaurants — and many offering special items and set menus. Dine Latino Restaurant Week, an initiative spearheaded by the national Latino Restaurant Assn., runs through May 18 and includes more than 200 restaurants spread from Camarillo through L.A. County, as far east as San Bernardino and Riverside, and as far south as Costa Mesa; even a few San Diego restaurants are joining the event, as is one operation in San Jose. The event aims to support Latino-owned restaurants reflecting a range of nationalities and cuisines, including Mexican, Brazilian, Ecuadorian, Colombian, Salvadoran, Peruvian and beyond. Find a map of participating restaurants here, with more businesses to be added.
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Conor Benn shows off new Rolls-Royce worth more than £280,000 with wife Victoria - after 'earning £8m' from losing to Chris Eubank Jr
Conor Benn is ready to hit the road after splashing the cash on a Rolls-Royce believed to be worth more than £280,000. The British boxer visited the luxury car brand's Mayfair showroom with his wife Victoria to pick up the keys to his new drive. Benn, who earned a reported £8million from his recent fight with Chris Eubank Jr, picked out a Rolls-Royce Cullinan. He got a white exterior and a customised interior with orange upholstery and a screen calling him 'the Destroyer', as well as the traditional Rolls-Royce umbrella. Benn, 28, even shared a kiss with Victoria to mark the special moment, sharing pictureds on Instagram and writing: 'Fat Boy Money'. It is not clear exactly how much Benn paid, though the Mayfair location appears to sell the Cullinan from 2023 second-hand, with a retail price of £284,950. Picking up his new motor, Benn wore his £100,000 custom 'Not Guilty' necklace. That item of jewellery is a statement protesting his innocence after he tested positive twice for the banned substance clomifene in 2022, leading to his bout with Eubank Jr being delayed by 30 months. The pair eventually went toe-to-toe on April 26, with Eubank Jr winning via unanimous decision at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It was a gut-busting fight, one in which both competitors left everything in the ring as they sought to settle a long-standing grudge. Their fathers had been rivals in the 1990s, with Chris Eubank Sr beating Nigel Benn for the WBO Middleweight Championship in 1990 and retaining his WBC Super-Middleweight crown with a draw in 1993. Benn let off steam at the Miami Grand Prix over the weekend, watching on as Oscar Piastri picked up his fourth win of the season. That visit entailed a rather awkward grid-walk interview with Sky Sports' Martin Brundle, who made a slip-up when talking to the boxer. 'Wow! What a boxing match that was - congratulations,' said Brundle. Benn quickly replied: 'Thank you, I appreciate that. Although it was a great fight, I didn't get the W [win] which I hoped for. 'So hopefully we'll run it back in September and I can make amends. 'This is my first time here. It's absolutely amazing, what an event, what an occasion, I see why loads of people turn up.'
