The Mercury Prize 2019 nominations are here

25 July 2019, 11:00 | Written by Cerys Kenneally

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The Mercury Prize 2019 nominations have been revealed, with slowthai, Little Simz, and IDLES among those tipped for the winner's spot.

Mercury Prize 2019 Nominees

slowthai - Nothing Great About Britain
SEED Ensemble - Driftglass
Cate Le Bon - Reward
Dave - Psychodrama
Fontaines DC - Dogrel
The 1975 - A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships
Anna Calvi - Hunter
Foals - What Is Not Saved Will Be Lost Part 1
Little Simz - GREY Area
black midi - Schlagenheim
Nao - Saturn
IDLES - Joy as an Act of Resistance

2018 saw Wolf Alice scoop the Hyundai Mercury Prize for their 2017 album Visions Of A Life.

Stormzy, Jorja Smith, Gaz Coombes, Annie Mac, and Tshepo Mokoena are among this year's new additions to the judging panel. They join returning judges Clara Amfo, Jamie Cullum, Mike Walsh, and more.

The 2019 Hyundai Mercury Prize winner will be revealed on 19 September at Hammersmith's Eventim Apollo. Find out more.

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