The nominees for the Mercury Prize for Album of the Year have been announced in London with Dua Lipa, Laura Marling and Stormzy among the 12 shortlisted acts.
Presenter Lauren Laverne shared the shortlist with her listeners on BBC Radio 6 Music on Thursday.
The nominees are:
Moses Boyd - Dark Matter
.@Mosesboyd_ took some time out to let us know what being Shortlisted for this year's Hyundai Mercury Prize means to him.#HyundaiMercuryPrize pic.twitter.com/k3eV0MUxL0
— Mercury Prize (@MercuryPrize) July 23, 2020
Georgia - Seeking Thrills
What better place to find out you're on the Hyundai Mercury Prize Shortlist than while down the pub sipping on a cocktail? Cheers to @georgiauk_! 🍹#HyundaiMercuryPrize pic.twitter.com/KtwsEiroaC
— Mercury Prize (@MercuryPrize) July 23, 2020
Kano - Hoodies All Summer
Backed by smart samples, charged beats and sharp production. Find out a bit more about @TheRealKano's 'Hoodies All Summer'.#HyundaiMercuryPrize pic.twitter.com/tjIrZ1r4ii
— Mercury Prize (@MercuryPrize) July 23, 2020
Michael Kiwanuka - Kiwanuka
Hailed as an album "made with impressive confidence", here's your introduction to @michaelkiwanuka's 'KIWANUKA'.#HyundaiMercuryPrize pic.twitter.com/dho4ZjuoLv
— Mercury Prize (@MercuryPrize) July 23, 2020
Lanterns on the Lake - Spook the Herd
.@lanternstalk's Hazel was left speechless when she found out 'Spook The Herd' had made this year's Hyundai Mercury Prize Shortlist!#HyundaiMercuryPrize pic.twitter.com/atDkIrepwi
— Mercury Prize (@MercuryPrize) July 23, 2020
Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia
"Surreal" plus an actual squeal! @DUALIPA shares her reaction to being included in this year's Shortlist. #HyundaiMercuryPrize pic.twitter.com/QEHgB8m4Is
— Mercury Prize (@MercuryPrize) July 23, 2020
Laura Marling - Song for Our Daughter
Released four months early, here is some more insight in to @lauramarlinghq's 'Song For Our Daughter'#HyundaiMercuryPrize pic.twitter.com/CB3KASTtXN
— Mercury Prize (@MercuryPrize) July 23, 2020
Anna Meredith - FIBS
Some words from @AnnaHMeredith on why she's so thrilled for her album 'FIBS' to be Shortlisted for the 2020 Hyundai Mercury Prize 💖#HyundaiMercuryPrize pic.twitter.com/TtsRxg3iWQ
— Mercury Prize (@MercuryPrize) July 23, 2020
Porridge Radio - Every Bad
We think it's safe to say that @porridgeradio were not expecting this! A deal is a deal Dana... 🐀 #HyundaiMercuryPrize pic.twitter.com/HmPGOP4bxl
— Mercury Prize (@MercuryPrize) July 23, 2020
Sports Team - Deep Down Happy
Getting a phone call from @ladygaga is probably on the long list of things @SportsTeam_ were not expecting to happen in 2020... #HyundaiMercuryPrize pic.twitter.com/yux7AdArnE
— Mercury Prize (@MercuryPrize) July 23, 2020
Stormzy - Heavy Is the Head
Forever taking grime into new spaces, Stormzy's second album 'Heavy Is The Head' did not disappoint. Here's a bit more about his Hyundai Mercury Prize Shortlisted album#HyundaiMercuryPrize pic.twitter.com/Iuxgf7P7A6
— Mercury Prize (@MercuryPrize) July 23, 2020
Charli XCX - How I'm Feeling Now
"Stop! Whoa!" Here's @charli_xcx's reaction to making the 2020 Hyundai Mercury Prize Shortlist! #HyundaiMercuryPrize pic.twitter.com/aNJe9zEkOW
— Mercury Prize (@MercuryPrize) July 23, 2020
The winner will be announced on September 10.
