The list of nominees for the prestigious award has been revealed
The Mercury shortlist for 2017 has been unveiled. Those who’ve been announced include Stormzy, J Hus, Sampha, Loyle Carner, Ed Sheeran and The Big Moon. The winner will announced on 14 September and be awarded £25,000.
Last year, Skepta was the receipient of the Mercury award for 2016’s Konnichiwa.
This year, the panel will be made up of 12 figures in the music industry, such as artists Lianne La Havas, Jamie Cullum and Jessie Ware, broadcasters Mistajam and Clara Amfo, and a roster of critics and journalists.
See the full list of nominees below.
Read up on Crack’s in-depth interviews with J Hus and The Big Moon, and revisit our 20 Questions feature with Juliette Jackson.
Mercury prize 2017 shortlist
Alt-J – Relaxer
The Big Moon – Love in the 4th Dimension
Blossoms – Blossoms
Loyle Carner – Yesterday’s Gone
Dinosaur – Together, As One
Glass Animals – How to Be a Human Being
J Hus – Common Sense
Sampha – Process
Ed Sheeran – ÷
Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer
Kate Tempest – Let Them Eat Chaos
The xx – I See You
(via The Guardian)
