2024
SHORTLIST

When Will We Land?

Barry Can't Swim

Edinburgh-born Barry Can’t Swim released his debut album ‘When Will We Land?’ in October 2023 on Ninja Tune. The album was written and produced by Barry Can’t Swim with contributions from Oli Bayston, Falle Nioke and somedeadbeat.

WHO AM I

BERWYN

‘Who Am I’ is the debut studio album from BERWYN. It was written and produced by BERWYN and recorded in London and Trinidad. The album was released in July 2024 on Columbia Records and features the singles ‘Neighbours’, ‘I Am Black’ and ‘Dear Immigration’.

Lives Outgrown

Beth Gibbons

West Country singer-songwriter Beth Gibbons released her debut solo album, ‘Lives Outgrown’ in May 2024 on Domino Recordings. It reached Number 7 in the UK Album Charts. The album includes the singles ‘Floating on a Moment’, ‘Reaching Out’ and ‘Lost Changes’.

early twenties

Cat Burns

‘early twenties’ is the debut album from South Londoner Cat Burns. It was released in July 2024 on RCA/Sony Music and reached Number 7 in the UK Album Charts. The album features the singles ‘Go’, ‘People Pleaser’, ‘Live More & Love More’ and ‘Wasted Youth’.

BRAT

Charli xcx

‘BRAT’ is the sixth album from Charli xcx. It was released in June 2024 on Atlantic Records. The album reached Number 2 in the UK Album Charts and features the singles ‘Von Dutch’, ‘360’, ‘Club Classics’ and ‘B2b’.

Crazymad, For Me

CMAT

Irish singer-songwriter CMAT released her second album ‘Crazymad, for Me’ in October 2023 on AWAL Recordings. The album includes the singles ‘Have Fun!’, ‘Where Are Your Kids Tonight?’ and ‘Stay for Something’.

Black Rainbows

Corinne Bailey Rae

‘Black Rainbows’ is the fourth album from Corinne Bailey Rae from Leeds. It was released in September 2023 on Black Rainbows Music/Thirty Tigers. The album was co-produced with long-time collaborator Steve Brown. It includes the singles ‘New York Transit Queen’ and ‘Peach Velvet Sky’.

Bad With Names

corto.alto

corto.alto is Glasgow jazz musician Liam Shortall and ‘Bad with Names’ is his debut album. It was released in October 2023 on New Soil x Bridge The Gap. The album includes performances from pianist Fergus McCreadie, trumpeter James Copus, saxophonist Harry Weir, trombonist Anoushka Nanguy and drummer Graham Costello.

This Could Be Texas

English Teacher

Leeds four-piece English Teacher released their debut album ‘This Could Be Texas’ in April 2024 on Island Records. It reached Number 8 in the UK Album Charts. The band comprises of Lily Fontaine (vocals), Lewis Whiting (guitar), Douglas Frost (drums) and Nicholas Eden (bass).

On Purpose, With Purpose

Ghetts

‘On Purpose, With Purpose’ is the fourth studio album from East Londoner Ghetts. The album was released in February 2024 on Warner Records. The featured artists include Kano, Wretch 32, Sampha and Unknown T. The album includes the singles ‘Laps’, ‘Tumbi’ and ‘Double Standards’.

Silence Is Loud

Nia Archives

‘Silence Is Loud’ is the debut album from Bradford-born, Leeds-raised Nia Archives. It was released in April 2024 on Island Records. The album was self-written and co- produced with Ethan P. Flynn. The singles include ‘Forbidden Feelings’, ‘So Tell Me…’ and ‘Cards On The Table’.

Prelude To Ecstasy

The Last Dinner Party

‘Prelude to Ecstasy’ is the debut album from London band The Last Dinner Party. It was released in February 2024 on Island Records and reached Number 1 in the UK Album Charts. The band is made up of Abigail Morris (vocals), Lizzie Mayland (vocals, guitar), Emily Roberts (lead guitar), Georgia Davies (bass) and Aurora Nishevci (keyboards).

Mercury Prize

When Will We Land?

Barry Can't Swim

Edinburgh-born Barry Can’t Swim released his debut album ‘When Will We Land?’ in October 2023 on Ninja Tune. The album was written and produced by Barry Can’t Swim with contributions from Oli Bayston, Falle Nioke and somedeadbeat.

Mercury Prize

WHO AM I

BERWYN

‘Who Am I’ is the debut studio album from BERWYN. It was written and produced by BERWYN and recorded in London and Trinidad. The album was released in July 2024 on Columbia Records and features the singles ‘Neighbours’, ‘I Am Black’ and ‘Dear Immigration’.

Mercury Prize

Lives Outgrown

Beth Gibbons

West Country singer-songwriter Beth Gibbons released her debut solo album, ‘Lives Outgrown’ in May 2024 on Domino Recordings. It reached Number 7 in the UK Album Charts. The album includes the singles ‘Floating on a Moment’, ‘Reaching Out’ and ‘Lost Changes’.

Mercury Prize

early twenties

Cat Burns

‘early twenties’ is the debut album from South Londoner Cat Burns. It was released in July 2024 on RCA/Sony Music and reached Number 7 in the UK Album Charts. The album features the singles ‘Go’, ‘People Pleaser’, ‘Live More & Love More’ and ‘Wasted Youth’.

Mercury Prize

BRAT

Charli xcx

‘BRAT’ is the sixth album from Charli xcx. It was released in June 2024 on Atlantic Records. The album reached Number 2 in the UK Album Charts and features the singles ‘Von Dutch’, ‘360’, ‘Club Classics’ and ‘B2b’.

Mercury Prize

Crazymad, For Me

CMAT

Irish singer-songwriter CMAT released her second album ‘Crazymad, for Me’ in October 2023 on AWAL Recordings. The album includes the singles ‘Have Fun!’, ‘Where Are Your Kids Tonight?’ and ‘Stay for Something’.

Mercury Prize

Black Rainbows

Corinne Bailey Rae

‘Black Rainbows’ is the fourth album from Corinne Bailey Rae from Leeds. It was released in September 2023 on Black Rainbows Music/Thirty Tigers. The album was co-produced with long-time collaborator Steve Brown. It includes the singles ‘New York Transit Queen’ and ‘Peach Velvet Sky’.

Mercury Prize

Bad With Names

corto.alto

corto.alto is Glasgow jazz musician Liam Shortall and ‘Bad with Names’ is his debut album. It was released in October 2023 on New Soil x Bridge The Gap. The album includes performances from pianist Fergus McCreadie, trumpeter James Copus, saxophonist Harry Weir, trombonist Anoushka Nanguy and drummer Graham Costello.

Mercury Prize

This Could Be Texas

English Teacher

Leeds four-piece English Teacher released their debut album ‘This Could Be Texas’ in April 2024 on Island Records. It reached Number 8 in the UK Album Charts. The band comprises of Lily Fontaine (vocals), Lewis Whiting (guitar), Douglas Frost (drums) and Nicholas Eden (bass).

Mercury Prize

On Purpose, With Purpose

Ghetts

‘On Purpose, With Purpose’ is the fourth studio album from East Londoner Ghetts. The album was released in February 2024 on Warner Records. The featured artists include Kano, Wretch 32, Sampha and Unknown T. The album includes the singles ‘Laps’, ‘Tumbi’ and ‘Double Standards’.

Mercury Prize

Silence Is Loud

Nia Archives

‘Silence Is Loud’ is the debut album from Bradford-born, Leeds-raised Nia Archives. It was released in April 2024 on Island Records. The album was self-written and co- produced with Ethan P. Flynn. The singles include ‘Forbidden Feelings’, ‘So Tell Me…’ and ‘Cards On The Table’.

Mercury Prize

Prelude To Ecstasy

The Last Dinner Party

‘Prelude to Ecstasy’ is the debut album from London band The Last Dinner Party. It was released in February 2024 on Island Records and reached Number 1 in the UK Album Charts. The band is made up of Abigail Morris (vocals), Lizzie Mayland (vocals, guitar), Emily Roberts (lead guitar), Georgia Davies (bass) and Aurora Nishevci (keyboards).