The Mercury prize ceremony, which was due to take place on Thursday night, has been postponed after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The 2022 shortlist also features rapper . Welsh singer-songwriter Gwenno Saunders has had a varied career - from starring in Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance, to singing with retro girl group The Pippettes, before settling into a rewarding psych-folk groove as a solo artist. What NME said: Not only does Self Esteem detail the fear, uneasiness and anger of being a woman, but also manages to make us laugh at the sheer absurdity of being forced to navigate a world that has, quite unbelievably, normalised misogyny. SW, Who: The Isle of Wight indie upstarts deserving of the hype "The approach is jazz but the music is folk," says Scottish pianist Fergus McCreadie of his third album, Forest Floor. ", READ MORE: 21 albums that incredibly never won the Mercury Prize. This is, at times, a dazzling album." Rebecca Taylor, formerly of the folk rock duo Slow Club, goes solo with a startling album of unapologetic indie pop. And it will guide him.". Prioritise Pleasure has been shortlisted for the 2022 @MercuryPrize @FreeNow_UK#MercuryPrize pic.twitter.com/OQLXpRl1Q7, Were so freakin lucky that we got to make the album that we made. With the ability to turn an underground nominee into a household name, it not only makes for great telly, but can significantly boost an . She continued: I want to say a huge thank you to my team I want to say thank you to the fans. The most prestigious album prize in British music has revealed its 12 nominees from the past 12 months. 26 July 2022. I had some things to say and this was my way of expressing it and its a blessing people have resonated with it. Quirky indie pop debut from the Isle Of Wight duo of Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers. With such transparency, this featureless feat, rightfully, made this years shortlist. Albums by British or Irish artists released between July 17th, 2021 and July . It's all hugely cathartic and intensely physical, as her sold out live shows have proved. Little Simz wins the 2022 Mercury Prize with FREE NOW for 'Album of the Year' Listen to the Official 2022 Playlist on Amazon Music Listen to tracks from all twelve incredible artists on the Official Playlist on Amazon Music. Her second nod comes for its follow-up, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, which reached No 4 in the UK albums chart and was widely considered one of the best British albums of 2021. By You dont expect it when you make an album so when it happens you feel grateful., The Overload had connected with listeners, he theorised, because it tells a universal story of a man in their late 20s or early 30s who spent their entire life trying to live by a set of principles that they start to question and then give up on for the sake of an easier life selling out, essentially., Accolades such as the Mercury prize help artists in a continually shrinking financial landscape, said Smith. Hosted by radio DJ Lauren Laverne, the Mercury Prize ceremony saw live performances from 11 of the shortlisted artists including Wet Leg who sang their track Chaise Longue, Joy Crookes performed Feet Dont Fail Me Now! Gwenno, perhaps more than any nominee, has championed local and overlooked communities via her music. 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Additional reporting from Press Association. The list of 12 U.K. artists includes industry favorites like Joy Crookes, Harry Styles, Little Simz and Sam Fender alongside a select few newcomers like pianist Fergus McCreadie and Welsh musician Gwenno. London rapper Little Simz is one of two returning nominees, having previously been shortlisted for her 2019 album Grey Area. It will include performances by the 12 nominees before an overall winner is crowned. The judging panel which includes musicians Anna Calvi, Loyle Carner and Jamie Cullum said in a statement: Getting down to 12 albums this year was not easy, simply because there were so many remarkable ones to choose from. And 2020 remains the yardstick for gender diversity, with 66% female nominees compared with this years 58%. Almost immediately, they hit upon a rich vein of surreal-but-catchy indie rock. He said of the nomination: Seventeen Going Under is a very personal and important record for me and the boys, and for it to be recognised is insane. Mercury Prize 2022 nominations: Harry Styles, Sam Fender, Wet Leg, Little Simz and Self Esteem among acts revealed for this year's shortlist . Little Simz won for her 2021 album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. The Awards Show for the 2022 Mercury Prize with @FreeNow_UK has been rescheduled for Tuesday 18th October 2022.Watch on BBC Four and iPlayer from 9pm on the night.Find out more: https://t.co/d1e3HK4UUr#MercuryPrize pic.twitter.com/WKbVJ362d5. . . The Mercury Prize 2022, one of the UK music industry's most hallowed awards, will be taking place this week after its cancellation due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Jessie Buckley and Bernard Butler - For All Our Days That Tear the Heart, Little Simz - Sometimes I Might be Introvert. So much had happened in the world and in our personal lives that creating this album was really therapeutic: we allowed ourselves to be more vulnerable, experiment with more dynamics. The former One Direction star'sthird solo album, Harry's House, has been shortlisted for the prestigious music prize, making its top 10 Albums of the Year list. The comments below have not been moderated, By @fergusmccreadie@gwennosaunders@Harry_Styles@buckleyxbutler@JoyCrookes@KojeyRadical@LittleSimz@NovaTwinsMusic@SamFenderMusic@SELFESTEEM___ @wetlegband@YardActBand#MercuryPrize pic.twitter.com/VbIV8nubON. First, industry knowledge and an understanding of the music scene in the UK is crucial to picking a potential winner.Since many of the shortlisted artists qualify on their debut album, you are unlikely to have good insight into potential winners without having a pulse on the industry. Sam Fender - Seventeen Going Under . With these memories woven into the grooves of the album, Prioritise Pleasure remains a balm for her and anyone who comes to join the party. Also nominated this year are Self Esteem, Joy Crookes, Fergus McCreadie, Gwenno, Buckley & Butler, Kojey Radical, Nova Twins, Wet Leg, and Yard Act. Isle of Wight band Wet Leg, who performed at Glastonbury this year, have also been nominated for their self-titled album while Scottish pianist Fergus McCreadie was shortlisted for album Forest Floor following the highly acclaimed Cairn released last year. This one has always meant a lot. Nova Twins (L-R) Georgia South and Amy Love (R) of Nova Twins perform at this years Glastonbury festival. Unusually for a big pop album, Styles' voice is mellow and restrained, tapping into his love of Fleetwood Mac and Ram-era Paul McCartney for stylistic cues, instead of belting out the hooks, Adele-style. Fingers crossed and we'll see what happens, but just to be nominated is an honour.". Adam Brown The shortlist for the 2022 Mercury Prize recognized the year's best British albumhas been revealed. Of the 30 previous winners of the Mercury Prize, 22 of them have been debut albums. The artist made her Glastonbury debut on the West Holts Stage in 2016 and performed again on the same stage this year. Mercury Prize 2022 - London Credit: PA Wire/PA Images. Mercury Prize 2022 with FREE NOW nominees: Jon Webster and Robert Chandler started the Mercury Prize as an alternative to Brit Awards in association with the British Phonographic Industry and British Association of Record dealers in 1992. And just fly man, dont be afraid to take that leap.. The nominees for this year's prize have been announced and NME staffers give the lowdown on each and every album on the list. It deals with themes both personal and political while putting them against music that is as sophisticated as it is varied. If the 2022 Mercury Prize odds are anything to go by, the battle for this year's award looks set to be a two-horse race between Wet Leg and Little Simz. First-time nominees make up most of this year's nominees, following last year's shortlist which included 10 debuts. The shortlist was unveiled in July, comprising 12 albums - from rap and jazz to indie and Cornish folk-rock - that will compete for the coveted award at a ceremony held this . With the addition of this year's nominees, PRS Foundation supported artists have made up more than half of the nominations over the last 4 years (29 out of 48 between 2019 - 2022). Crookes' smoky, jazz-tinged delivery has been compared to Amy Winehouse - and for once the comparison is earned. Words cant describe how we are feeling right now. . Albums that missed out on a spot included Adele's chart blockbuster 30, Charli XCX's pop masterclass Crash, Dave's We're All In This Together and Florence and the Machine's critically-acclaimed Dance Fever. Following the news, she took to the stage to give a powerful rendition of her track How Did You Get Here. The end result is an album that's both socially compelling and primed for a stadium singalong. Why theyre worthy winners: An effervescent blend of pop, funk, and heavily inspired by city pop, Harry Styles third album has been the years biggest record. London rapper Kojey Radicals nominated debut album, Reason to Smile, was nearly a decade in the making. Young Fathers I found them because of their Mercury win, I was blown away by them. Even Elton John is a massive fan: the music legend will be cheering on Yard Act at the Mercurys after recently collaborating with the band on a new version of their track 100% Endurance. In making the shortlist for the 2022 Mercury Prize, Harry Styles continues one of the most remarkable journeys in pop history. {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. Here are the 12 nominees for the Mercury Prize 2022: Fergus McCreadie - Forest Floor Gwenno - Tresor Harry Styles - Harry's House The list of nominees for the 2022 Mercury Prize has been revealed with Harry Styles, Little Simz, and Wet Leg set to compete for this year's title. Good things may come to those who wait patiently, but for those who put the graft in, like Yard Act, it tastes all the sweeter. SM. Copy link. I love the music so much and its nice to bring that out in a different way to how its been done before musically.. Why theyre worthy winners: Fender hits the sweet spot for so many: hes approachable enough for the masses, but his work appeals to those on the fringes looking for something genuine and real. I am so glad i dont have to think of a cute self aware way to hide my disappointment this time. "Blacker than the leather that's holding our boots together," Amy raps on Cleopatra. The prize is a huge honour, and comes after her previous album was also shortlisted. Last year, the award was taken home by Arlo Parks with her debut album Collapsed In Sunbeams which beat off stiff competition from the likes of Wolf Alice, Sault, Ghetts, and Mogwai. Little Simz - Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. Why theyre worthy winners: Rooted in Scottish folk tradition, the Jamestown natives third album thrums with an appreciation for the rich and vast natural landscapes of his country. Why theyre worthy winners: We all know Little Simz has been the queen of the UK rap scene for the last five years, but there was always an air around her of disrespect for her intricate craft. The shortlist was chosen by an independent judging panel and was revealed at a launch event, hosted by BBC Music's Huw Stephens on Tuesday, 26 July 2022. 26 July 2022. Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. It would be criminal not to see his name in the Mercury shortlist in 2022. What NME said: Little Simz has crafted a near-perfect album that will exist as a marker for future generations to try and attain; its not hyperbole to suggest that this canonises her work forever, elating her to be one of the greats. KW, Who: Alt-rock duo continue to bring the noise on their dynamic and more experimental second album Like his hero, Bruce Springsteen, Sam Fender's sympathies lie with the working men and women who scrape a living in the face of what he calls neglect from an uncaring government. It was also announced live at 11am . Tuesday 18 October 2022, 11:42pm. "You're not supposed to care, but I cared about this one. The second album from London rock duo Amy Love (vocals/guitar) and Georgia South (bass). Arlo Parks won the Mercury Prize in 2021 (Picture: John Marshall) The Mercury Prize has announced its judging panel for 2022 and revealed that the shortlist of nominated albums will be revealed today. When we started the band, we never really thought wed get the opportunity to make any recordings at all, let alone a whole albumand now to have that album nominated for a Mercury has left us absolutely lost for words. He has always been a reliable star for those who want high lyrical content, but can also enjoy a banger on a purely surface musical level. KW, Who: The once criminally slept-on rap star finally gets to smell their roses Why theyre worthy winners: More than anything, I wanted it to be joyous properly joyous because there is such joy in Jessie, there really is, Butler said of For All Our Days That Tear The Heart upon its release. With Self Esteem, Gwenno, Kojey Radical, and Sam Fender all priced at 10.00 or under, there is no shortage of possible winners. A dizzy rush of wry lyrics, killer riffs and intelligently pulled together songs, their self-titled album could be the most enjoyable indie-rock album of the year. "'Getting down to 12 albums this year was not easy," said the judges in a statement, "simply because there were so many remarkable ones to choose from. "I used to go into HMV and buy the Mercury-nominated albums and review them with my dad," said Joy Crookes, "so being nominated was kind of weird to digest. But her self-aware lyrics and experimental sonics mean she deserves to be treated as an artist in her own right. Unlike the Brit Awards, which recognise commercial success, the Mercury Prize rewards artistic achievement. All of the nominated albums (Picture: PA) Harry Styles - Harry's House. Were really proud of it., Nova Twins are the first Black rock act to be nominated for the prize. Self Esteem (real name Rebecca Taylor) earned a nod for her second studio album Prioritise Pleasure, which was released in October last year. We want other people to feel like that, too. But there's an undercurrent of empathy, especially on Tall Poppies, which tells the story of a handsome football prodigy who never pursued his dream. Gwenno - Tresor. DJ Nemone did the honours of announcing the nominations for the awards, which celebrate the best album released in the UK by a British or Irish act, on BBC Radio 6 Music. Tresor, her third album, is sung almost entirely in Cornish, a language she learned as a child from her father, the poet Tim Saunders. Share. The college'sAssociate Professor of Digital History,Dr Louie Dean Valenica, shared the news on Twitter, joking: 'This is what tenure looks like. Two years ago, Oscar-nominated actress Jessie Buckley and former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler were strangers. It comes after last week it was revealed that iconHarryis set to become the subject of a university module, after Texas State University confirmed students would be offered the subject in Spring 2023. That winner will be chosen on 8 September, the night of the Mercury Prize ceremony. The critics said: "His music may be rooted in the Scottish landscape but Fergus McCreadie is a world class act." "I had to go and spend some time by myself. The judging panel said that in a year that presented a lot of challenges, they felt British and Irish music had thrived more than ever which they admitted made their decision even more difficult. The 2022 Mercury Prize will be held tonight (Tuesday 18 October) at the . The Mercury Prize shortlist was unveiled on Tuesday morning 26 July with many surprising nomination for this year award for artistic achievements in music.Source: PA. . You will need . McCreadie told BBC 6 Music: "It is great to be part of that for Scottish music, to have this recognition, hopefully it can embolden musicians in Scotland.". 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