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Two bands from Ottawa have made it onto the long list for the annual Polaris Music Prize, which was released Tuesday.

The 40 bands on the long list include Ottawa’s The Acorn, for the album Vieux Loup, and Metz, for the album II. The national capital is also represented by Chester Hansen from the trio BADBADNOTGOOD, which is on the list for its album Sour Soup, recorded with Ghostface Killah of the Wu-Tang Clan.

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Many former nominees are back on this year’s list, including Drake (If You’re Reading This, You’re Too Late), Cold Specks (Neuroplasticity) and Caribou (Our Love), who won the prize in 2008.

The Polaris shortlist will be released July 16, and the winner of the $50,000 prize will be announced Sept. 21.

Here is the complete long list

Absolutely Free – Absolutely Free

The Acorn – Vieux Loup

Lydia Ainsworth – Right From Real

Alvvays – Alvvays

Arkells – High Noon

Rich Aucoin – Ephemeral

BADBADNOTGOOD & Ghostface Killah – Sour Soul