So it's that time of year once again where the Mercury Prize award comes around and makes one great British artist the most sought after band/artist in the UK.
This year once again brings stiff competition from all types of diverse music across the British Isles. Stand out nominations come from David Bowie and Arctic Monkeys, who both have released massive LP's over the past 6 months, with Bowie's 'The Next Day' and Arctic Monkeys' 'AM'. As usual, the Mercury Prize has massive underdogs, this year coming from all different sorts of music directions, with the likes of Foals, Disclosure, Jake Bugg and James Blake. All very popular, British acts, and I wouldn't be surprised to see one of them on the podium come the 30th October. But you can never doubt the outsiders, which has been proved over previous years. Savages, Villagers and Jon Hopkins, after all releasing top class LP's this year, are not favored to take the coveted prize this year, but like I said, you can never doubt anyone. Laura Marling is always a favorite in homes across the UK, also among Rudimental and Laura Mvula, who could easily sneak in and grab the top spot.
It's not easy to say who will come away Mercury Prize winners this year, as there are many types of varying musical masterpieces that are up for nomination this year. Last year saw the awesome, Alt-J take the top spot, and they were almost a certainty from the start. The obvious choice would of course be Bowie or Arctic Monkeys, both massive British staples in the music industry, but it's not often the favorite prevails victorious. Personally, i'd like to see Foals win this year, with their mesmerizing, beautiful LP, 'Holy Fire', and I think it's about time they get some recognition. But I also have a sneaky feeling that Disclosure or Jake Bugg are in with a massive shout, just seeing how much they have developed as artists over the last year.
All will be revealed 30th October at The Roundhouse in London. Stay tuned for the result!
Charles
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