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Charli XCX, the Last Dinner Party, Beth Gibbons and More Shortlisted for Mercury Prize
Albums by Charli XCX, the Last Dinner Party, Beth Gibbons and more have been shortlisted for the U.K.'s prestigious Mercury Prize.
The 12 contenders are electronic producer Barry Can’t Swim’s “When Will We Land?”; “Who Am I” by rapper Berwyn; Portishead frontwoman Beth Gibbons’ “Lives Outgrown”; “Early Twenties” from singer-songwriter Cat Burns; Charli XCX’s critically acclaimed “Brat”; “Crazymad, for Me” from Irish singer CMAT; R&B singer Corinne Bailey Rae’s “Black Rainbows”; “Bad With Names” by jazz fusion act Corto.alto; alternative rock band English Teacher’s “This Could Be Texas”; “On Purpose, With Purpose” from rapper Ghetts; producer and DJ Nia Archives’ “Silence Is Loud”; and “Prelude to Ecstasy” from breakout band the Last Dinner Party. According to the Mercury Prize’s website, the award “recognizes and celebrates the ‘albums of the year’, establishing a reputation for highlighting the work of both exciting emerging talent and more established bands and artists.” Albums by British and Irish artists with a U.K. release date between July 15, 2023 and July 12 of this year were eligible. Typically, the Mercury Prize holds an annual live performance event showcasing each shortlisted act.
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