The Polaris Music Prize has announced its Long List for its first-ever SOCAN Polaris Song Prize. The song that wins will take home $10, 000 which will be split between the Canadian musicians and the credited Canadian songwriters. The Long List features 20 songs including, “History Of Violence” and “9th Heaven” by Backxwash, “The Traveller” by Art d’Ecco, “Constant Love” by Richard Laviolette, “Gaza is Calling” by Mustafa, “Changes” by The OBGMs featuring SATE, “At Peace” by Propagandhi, and “Wrong Planet” by Ribbon Skirt. This is Polaris’ first new award since the Heritage Prize was brought to life in 2015. The 5-song Short List will be announced on July 29. The winner of the SOCAN Polaris Song Prize will be announced at the Polaris Concert and Award Ceremony along with the winner of the Album Prize and the Heritage Prize. The event will take place on September 16 at Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario. You can see the list in full below.