Harry Styles, Gwenno, Little Simz, Yard Act Among Mercury Prize Nominees
Tuesday, 26 July 2022
Written by Laura Johnson
The nominations for the 2022 Mercury Prize have been revealed.
Harry Styles (pictured) is in the running with his third solo album 'Harry's House', Gwenno has been put forward for 'Tresor', Little Simz for 'Sometimes I Might Be Introvert' and Yard Act for their debut LP 'The Overload', with the winner set to succeed Arlo Parks. Check out the full list below:
Fergus McCreadie - 'Forest Floor'
Gwenno - 'Tresor'
Harry Styles - 'Harry's House'
Jessie Buckley & Bernard Butler - 'For All Our Days That Tear The Heart'
Joy Crookes - 'Skin'
Kojey Radical - 'Reason to Smile'
Little Simz - 'Sometimes I Might Be Introvert'
Nova Twins - 'Supernova'
Sam Fender - 'Seventeen Going Under'
Self Esteem - 'Prioritise Pleasure'
Wet Leg - 'Wet Leg'
Yard Act - 'The Overload'
The judges for this year's prize are Anna Calvi, Annie Macmanus, Danielle Perry, Hazel Wilde, Jamie Cullum, Jamz Supernova, Lea Stonhill, Loyle Carner, Phil Alexander, Tshepo Mokoena, Will Hodgkinson and Jeff Smith, who is also the chair of the panel. They said:
"Getting down to 12 albums this year was not easy, simply because there were so many remarkable ones to choose from. That serves as proof that British & Irish music thrives during unsettled periods in history, with the albums chosen covering everything from imaginative pop to pioneering rap to Cornish language folk-rock. We feel that these 12 amazing albums each have something to say artistically and socially, all in their own unique, enriching ways. Now comes the really hard part... choosing only one overall winner."
The winner will be announced during a live ceremony at London's Eventim Apollo on September 8. Tickets are on sale now.
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