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The Hyundai Mercury Prize ‘Albums of the Year’ celebrate and promote the best of British and Irish music recognising artistic achievement across a range of contemporary music genres. The shortlist was chosen by an independent judging panel and was revealed at a Launch event, hosted by BBC Music’s Huw Stephens on 25 July 2019. Mercury Prize 2019 Betting and Odds Preview The Mercury Prize or simply known as The Prize is an annual music prize which awards the best UK album. Launched back in 1992, the Prize is a highly prestigious award and an equivalent to the Turner Prize in art. Each year, over 200 artists enter the competition, with only 12 albums making the shortlist. The Mercury Prize, called the Barclaycard Mercury Prize for sponsorship reasons, is a yearly music prize. It is awarded for the best album from the United Kingdom and Ireland.It was formed by the British Phonographic Industry and British Association of Record Dealers in 1992. It was an alternative to the Brit Awards.It used to be called the Mercury Music Prize.

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FIBS

Anna Meredith’s second studio album ‘FIBS’ was released in October 2019 by Moshi Moshi Records and was produced by Jack Ross. Anna is a genre-crossing Scottish composer and producer whose work straddles the worlds of contemporary classical, art pop, electronica and experimental rock. The album features the singles ‘Paramour’, ‘Inhale Exhale’ and ‘Sawbones’.

how i'm feeling now

‘how i’m feeling now’ is Charli’s fourth album and was released in May 2020 by Atlantic Records. It was written, recorded and released in 39 days during lockdown. Charli welcomed fans into her creative process, encouraging them to use the music to inspire their own creativity. The album features the singles ‘forever’, ‘claws’, ‘I finally understand’ and ‘enemy’.

Future Nostalgia

‘Future Nostalgia’, Dua Lipa’s second album was released in March 2020 by Warner Records. It topped the UK Album Charts, debuted at Number 4 on the US Billboard 200 and produced the Top 10 singles ‘Don’t Start Now’, ‘Physical’ and ‘Break My Heart’. Dua worked with new collaborators on the album including producers Andrew Watt and Jeff Bhasker.

Seeking Thrills

Released in January 2020 by Domino Recordings, ‘Seeking Thrills’ is Georgia’s second album and contains the singles ’Started Out, ‘About Work the Dancefloor’ and ‘Never Let You Go’. Georgia began her music career as a drummer before writing, producing and releasing her debut album in 2015. ‘Seeking Thrills’ was produced by Georgia, Sean Oakley and Mark Ralph.

Hoodies All Summer

East London’s Kano released ‘Hoodies All Summer’, his sixth studio album, in August 2019 on Parlophone Records. The album reached Number 8 on the UK Album Chart and includes guest appearances from Kojo Funds, Popcaan, Lil Silva, D Double E and Ghetts, with production handled by Blue May and Jodi Milliner. It features the singles ‘Trouble’, ‘Class of Deja’ and ‘Pan-Fried’.

Spook the Herd

The Newcastle band’s fourth album was released in February 2020 by Bella Union. Lanterns on the Lake are Hazel Wilde, Paul Gregory, Oliver Ketteringham, Bob Allan and Angela Chan. The album was recorded at Distant City Studios in Yorkshire. The lyrics were written by vocalist Hazel Wilde and the album was produced by guitarist Paul Gregory. It includes the singles ‘Every Atom’, ‘Baddies’ and ‘When It All Comes True’.

Song for Our Daughter

Laura Marling’s seventh studio album ‘Song for Our Daughter’ was released in April 2020 by Chrysalis/Partisan Records. The album was co-produced by Laura’s longtime collaborator Ethan Johns. It was written primarily by Laura except the title track ‘Song for Out Daughter’ written with George Jephson and ’The End of the Affair’ with Blake Mills. The album includes the single ‘Held Down’.

KIWANUKA

‘KIWANUKA’ was released in November 2019 on Polydor and is Michael Kiwanuka’s third album. It was produced by Danger Mouse and British hip hop producer Inflo andwas recorded in LA, New York and London. The album reached Number 2 in the UK Album Chart. It includes the singles ‘You Ain’t The Problem’, ‘Solid Ground’ and ‘Hero’.

Dark Matter

Moses Boyd’s debut solo album ‘Dark Matter’ was released in February 2020 on his own label Exodus Records. The album was co-produced with Koyejo Oloko and features Poppy Ajudha, Obongjayar, Nonku Phiri and Ezra Collective’s Joe Armon-Jones. It includes the singles ‘Stranger than Fiction’ and ‘Shades of You’.

Every Bad

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Brighton and London based Porridge Radio released their second album in March 2020 on Secretly Canadian. The band are Dana Margolin, Maddie Ryall, Georgie Stott and Sam Yardley. Dana Margolin is the principal songwriter and producer and the album was mixed by Oli Barton-Wood. It includes the singles ‘Lilac’, ‘Sweet’ and ‘Circling’.

Deep Down Happy

Sports Team are Alex Rice, Henry Young, Rob Knaggs, Oli Dewdney, Ben Mack and Al Greenwood. They met in Cambridge and are now London based. The band’s debut album was released in June 2020 on Island Records and reached Number 2 in the UK Album Chart. It was produced by Burke Reid and features the singles ‘Here it Comes Again’, ‘Fishing’, ‘The Races’ and ‘Here’s the Thing’.

Heavy is the Head

South London’s Stormzy released his second studio album in December 2019 on #MerkyRecords/Atlantic Records. The album includes the chart topping singles ‘Vossi Bop’ and ‘Own It’. This Made Stormzy the first British solo rapper to achieve the chart double with ‘Heavy is the Head’ and ‘Own It’ both claiming Number 1 positions. The album includes guest appearances from Headie One, Ed Sheeran and Burna Boy.

FIBS

Anna Meredith’s second studio album ‘FIBS’ was released in October 2019 by Moshi Moshi Records and was produced by Jack Ross. Anna is a genre-crossing Scottish composer and producer whose work straddles the worlds of contemporary classical, art pop, electronica and experimental rock. The album features the singles ‘Paramour’, ‘Inhale Exhale’ and ‘Sawbones’.

how i'm feeling now

‘how i’m feeling now’ is Charli’s fourth album and was released in May 2020 by Atlantic Records. It was written, recorded and released in 39 days during lockdown. Charli welcomed fans into her creative process, encouraging them to use the music to inspire their own creativity. The album features the singles ‘forever’, ‘claws’, ‘I finally understand’ and ‘enemy’.

Future Nostalgia

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‘Future Nostalgia’, Dua Lipa’s second album was released in March 2020 by Warner Records. It topped the UK Album Charts, debuted at Number 4 on the US Billboard 200 and produced the Top 10 singles ‘Don’t Start Now’, ‘Physical’ and ‘Break My Heart’. Dua worked with new collaborators on the album including producers Andrew Watt and Jeff Bhasker.

Seeking Thrills

Released in January 2020 by Domino Recordings, ‘Seeking Thrills’ is Georgia’s second album and contains the singles ’Started Out, ‘About Work the Dancefloor’ and ‘Never Let You Go’. Georgia began her music career as a drummer before writing, producing and releasing her debut album in 2015. ‘Seeking Thrills’ was produced by Georgia, Sean Oakley and Mark Ralph.

Hoodies All Summer

East London’s Kano released ‘Hoodies All Summer’, his sixth studio album, in August 2019 on Parlophone Records. The album reached Number 8 on the UK Album Chart and includes guest appearances from Kojo Funds, Popcaan, Lil Silva, D Double E and Ghetts, with production handled by Blue May and Jodi Milliner. It features the singles ‘Trouble’, ‘Class of Deja’ and ‘Pan-Fried’.

Spook the Herd

The Newcastle band’s fourth album was released in February 2020 by Bella Union. Lanterns on the Lake are Hazel Wilde, Paul Gregory, Oliver Ketteringham, Bob Allan and Angela Chan. The album was recorded at Distant City Studios in Yorkshire. The lyrics were written by vocalist Hazel Wilde and the album was produced by guitarist Paul Gregory. It includes the singles ‘Every Atom’, ‘Baddies’ and ‘When It All Comes True’.

Song for Our Daughter

Laura Marling’s seventh studio album ‘Song for Our Daughter’ was released in April 2020 by Chrysalis/Partisan Records. The album was co-produced by Laura’s longtime collaborator Ethan Johns. It was written primarily by Laura except the title track ‘Song for Out Daughter’ written with George Jephson and ’The End of the Affair’ with Blake Mills. The album includes the single ‘Held Down’.

KIWANUKA

‘KIWANUKA’ was released in November 2019 on Polydor and is Michael Kiwanuka’s third album. It was produced by Danger Mouse and British hip hop producer Inflo andwas recorded in LA, New York and London. The album reached Number 2 in the UK Album Chart. It includes the singles ‘You Ain’t The Problem’, ‘Solid Ground’ and ‘Hero’.

Dark Matter

Moses Boyd’s debut solo album ‘Dark Matter’ was released in February 2020 on his own label Exodus Records. The album was co-produced with Koyejo Oloko and features Poppy Ajudha, Obongjayar, Nonku Phiri and Ezra Collective’s Joe Armon-Jones. It includes the singles ‘Stranger than Fiction’ and ‘Shades of You’.

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Every Bad

Brighton and London based Porridge Radio released their second album in March 2020 on Secretly Canadian. The band are Dana Margolin, Maddie Ryall, Georgie Stott and Sam Yardley. Dana Margolin is the principal songwriter and producer and the album was mixed by Oli Barton-Wood. It includes the singles ‘Lilac’, ‘Sweet’ and ‘Circling’.

Deep Down Happy

Sports Team are Alex Rice, Henry Young, Rob Knaggs, Oli Dewdney, Ben Mack and Al Greenwood. They met in Cambridge and are now London based. The band’s debut album was released in June 2020 on Island Records and reached Number 2 in the UK Album Chart. It was produced by Burke Reid and features the singles ‘Here it Comes Again’, ‘Fishing’, ‘The Races’ and ‘Here’s the Thing’.

Heavy is the Head

South London’s Stormzy released his second studio album in December 2019 on #MerkyRecords/Atlantic Records. The album includes the chart topping singles ‘Vossi Bop’ and ‘Own It’. This Made Stormzy the first British solo rapper to achieve the chart double with ‘Heavy is the Head’ and ‘Own It’ both claiming Number 1 positions. The album includes guest appearances from Headie One, Ed Sheeran and Burna Boy.

We’re thrilled to announce the Shortlist for the 2019 Hyundai Mercury Prize ‘Albums of the Year’ are:

Anna Calvi‘Hunter’

Black Midi ‘Schlagenheim’

Cate Le Bon ‘Reward’

Dave ‘Psychodrama’

Foals ‘Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost - Part 1’

Fontaines D.C. ‘Dogrel’

IDLES ‘Joy as an Act of Resistance’

Little Simz ‘Grey Area’

NAO ‘Saturn’

SEED Ensemble ‘Driftglass’

slowthai ‘Nothing Great About Britain’

The 1975 ‘A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships’

The Hyundai Mercury Prize ‘Albums of the Year’ celebrate and promote the best of British and Irish music recognising artistic achievement across a range of contemporary music genres. The shortlist was chosen by an independent judging panel and was revealed at a Launch event, hosted by BBC Music’s Huw Stephens on 25 July 2019. It was also announced live by Tom Ravenscroft on Mary Anne Hobbs’ show on BBC Radio 6 Music.

The 2019 Hyundai Mercury Prize judges are: Annie Mac – Broadcaster & DJ; Clara Amfo – Broadcaster & DJ; Danielle Perry – Broadcaster & Writer; Gaz Coombes - Musician & Songwriter; Jamie Cullum - Musician & Broadcaster; Jeff Smith - Head of Music, 6 Music & Radio 2; Jorja Smith – Musician & Songwriter; Mike Walsh - Head of Music, Radio X; Phil Alexander – Creative Director, Kerrang!/Contributing Editor, Mojo; Stormzy – Musician & Songwriter; Tshepo Mokoena – Editorial Director, VICE.com; Will Hodgkinson - Chief Rock & Pop Critic, The Times. The Chair of the judging panel is Jeff Smith.

The judges said ‘This year’s Hyundai Mercury Prize celebrates both the striking diversity of British and Irish music-makers and their shared purpose in exploring issues of identity and belonging at a time of division and disagreement. And all this is done with music of passion, wit, insight, ambition and heart-stirring optimism!’

The 2019 Awards Show will take place on Thursday 19 September at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith.

The event will feature live performances from many of the shortlisted artists and the evening will culminate in the announcement of the overall winner of the 2019 Hyundai Mercury Prize for ‘Album of the Year’. The winner is decided by the judging panel on the day of the Awards Show.

The Prize’s broadcast partner, BBC Music, will be providing live television and radio coverage of the event on BBC Four and BBC Radio 6 Music.

Hyundai Motor, the Mercury Prize’s title partner, will be celebrating the shortlisted artists and continuing to support innovations in British and Irish music.

The Prize’s new digital music partner, Amazon Music, will be promoting the Hyundai Mercury Prize from the shortlist announcement through to the Awards Show in September. Amazon Music will also host the official Prize playlist featuring the 12 shortlisted artists and albums.