Soundscreen Design is thrilled for our Canadian friends Fucked Up and Handsome Furs, both of whom were nominated for the prestigious Polaris Prize, a music award given annually to the best full-length Canadian album based not on genre, sales or label affiliations but pure, unadulterated artistic merit. Modeled after the UK Mercury Music Prize, the Polaris Prize was established in 2006. Previous winners include Caribou, Patrick Watson and Final Fantasy. The 2009 winner will be announced September 21st, and we wish both bands the best of luck.

If you live in the New York City area make sure you pick up a copy of the latest Showpaper, featuring a cover image by Seripop. This bi-monthly print only publication includes a comprehensive listing of a wide variety of all-age entertainment, music and performances. They’re also widely available in the tri-state area and a great resource for independent venue and show information.

Seripop are one of the 3 designers featured in our Summer 2009 Collection, who coincidentally created exclusive designs for Fucked Up and Handsome Furs, which can be purchased in our shop.

Congratulations once again to Handsome Furs, Fucked Up and Seripop on their continuing success!