The Mercury Prize 2019 nominations are here
25 July 2019, 11:00
| Written by
Cerys Kenneally
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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