Mercury Prize 2019 Betting

The Hyundai Mercury Prize ‘Albums of the Year’ celebrate and promote the best of British and Irish music recognising artistic achievement across a range of contemporary music genres. The shortlist was chosen by an independent judging panel and was revealed at a Launch event, hosted by BBC Music’s Huw Stephens on 25 July 2019. The 2019 edition of the Mercury Prize was awarded to the rapper Dave for his debut album Psychodrama. The young star, only 21 at the time, accepted the coveted award by performing Psycho in front of an adoring crowd. Who Are the Judges? A full panel of esteemed judges (chaired by Jeff Smith) will be overseeing the year’s Mercury Prize including.

Mercury Prize 2019 Betting and Odds Preview The Mercury Prize or simply known as The Prize is an annual music prize which awards the best UK album. Launched back in 1992, the Prize is a highly prestigious award and an equivalent to the Turner Prize in art. Each year, over 200 artists enter the competition, with only 12 albums making the shortlist. The Mercury Prize, formerly called the Mercury Music Prize, is an annual music prize awarded for the best album released in the United Kingdom by a British or Irish act. It was created by Jon Webster in association with the British Phonographic Industry and British Association of Record Dealers in 1992 as an alternative to the Brit Awards.The prize was originally sponsored by Mercury.

FIBS

Anna Meredith’s second studio album ‘FIBS’ was released in October 2019 by Moshi Moshi Records and was produced by Jack Ross. Anna is a genre-crossing Scottish composer and producer whose work straddles the worlds of contemporary classical, art pop, electronica and experimental rock. The album features the singles ‘Paramour’, ‘Inhale Exhale’ and ‘Sawbones’.

how i'm feeling now

‘how i’m feeling now’ is Charli’s fourth album and was released in May 2020 by Atlantic Records. It was written, recorded and released in 39 days during lockdown. Charli welcomed fans into her creative process, encouraging them to use the music to inspire their own creativity. The album features the singles ‘forever’, ‘claws’, ‘I finally understand’ and ‘enemy’.

Future Nostalgia

‘Future Nostalgia’, Dua Lipa’s second album was released in March 2020 by Warner Records. It topped the UK Album Charts, debuted at Number 4 on the US Billboard 200 and produced the Top 10 singles ‘Don’t Start Now’, ‘Physical’ and ‘Break My Heart’. Dua worked with new collaborators on the album including producers Andrew Watt and Jeff Bhasker.

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Seeking Thrills

Released in January 2020 by Domino Recordings, ‘Seeking Thrills’ is Georgia’s second album and contains the singles ’Started Out, ‘About Work the Dancefloor’ and ‘Never Let You Go’. Georgia began her music career as a drummer before writing, producing and releasing her debut album in 2015. ‘Seeking Thrills’ was produced by Georgia, Sean Oakley and Mark Ralph.

Hoodies All Summer

East London’s Kano released ‘Hoodies All Summer’, his sixth studio album, in August 2019 on Parlophone Records. The album reached Number 8 on the UK Album Chart and includes guest appearances from Kojo Funds, Popcaan, Lil Silva, D Double E and Ghetts, with production handled by Blue May and Jodi Milliner. It features the singles ‘Trouble’, ‘Class of Deja’ and ‘Pan-Fried’.

Spook the Herd

The Newcastle band’s fourth album was released in February 2020 by Bella Union. Lanterns on the Lake are Hazel Wilde, Paul Gregory, Oliver Ketteringham, Bob Allan and Angela Chan. The album was recorded at Distant City Studios in Yorkshire. The lyrics were written by vocalist Hazel Wilde and the album was produced by guitarist Paul Gregory. It includes the singles ‘Every Atom’, ‘Baddies’ and ‘When It All Comes True’.

Song for Our Daughter

Laura Marling’s seventh studio album ‘Song for Our Daughter’ was released in April 2020 by Chrysalis/Partisan Records. The album was co-produced by Laura’s longtime collaborator Ethan Johns. It was written primarily by Laura except the title track ‘Song for Out Daughter’ written with George Jephson and ’The End of the Affair’ with Blake Mills. The album includes the single ‘Held Down’.

KIWANUKA

‘KIWANUKA’ was released in November 2019 on Polydor and is Michael Kiwanuka’s third album. It was produced by Danger Mouse and British hip hop producer Inflo andwas recorded in LA, New York and London. The album reached Number 2 in the UK Album Chart. It includes the singles ‘You Ain’t The Problem’, ‘Solid Ground’ and ‘Hero’.

Dark Matter

Moses Boyd’s debut solo album ‘Dark Matter’ was released in February 2020 on his own label Exodus Records. The album was co-produced with Koyejo Oloko and features Poppy Ajudha, Obongjayar, Nonku Phiri and Ezra Collective’s Joe Armon-Jones. It includes the singles ‘Stranger than Fiction’ and ‘Shades of You’.

Every Bad

Brighton and London based Porridge Radio released their second album in March 2020 on Secretly Canadian. The band are Dana Margolin, Maddie Ryall, Georgie Stott and Sam Yardley. Dana Margolin is the principal songwriter and producer and the album was mixed by Oli Barton-Wood. It includes the singles ‘Lilac’, ‘Sweet’ and ‘Circling’.

Deep Down Happy

Sports Team are Alex Rice, Henry Young, Rob Knaggs, Oli Dewdney, Ben Mack and Al Greenwood. They met in Cambridge and are now London based. The band’s debut album was released in June 2020 on Island Records and reached Number 2 in the UK Album Chart. It was produced by Burke Reid and features the singles ‘Here it Comes Again’, ‘Fishing’, ‘The Races’ and ‘Here’s the Thing’.

Heavy is the Head

South London’s Stormzy released his second studio album in December 2019 on #MerkyRecords/Atlantic Records. The album includes the chart topping singles ‘Vossi Bop’ and ‘Own It’. This Made Stormzy the first British solo rapper to achieve the chart double with ‘Heavy is the Head’ and ‘Own It’ both claiming Number 1 positions. The album includes guest appearances from Headie One, Ed Sheeran and Burna Boy.

FIBS

Anna Meredith’s second studio album ‘FIBS’ was released in October 2019 by Moshi Moshi Records and was produced by Jack Ross. Anna is a genre-crossing Scottish composer and producer whose work straddles the worlds of contemporary classical, art pop, electronica and experimental rock. The album features the singles ‘Paramour’, ‘Inhale Exhale’ and ‘Sawbones’.

how i'm feeling now

‘how i’m feeling now’ is Charli’s fourth album and was released in May 2020 by Atlantic Records. It was written, recorded and released in 39 days during lockdown. Charli welcomed fans into her creative process, encouraging them to use the music to inspire their own creativity. The album features the singles ‘forever’, ‘claws’, ‘I finally understand’ and ‘enemy’.

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Future Nostalgia

‘Future Nostalgia’, Dua Lipa’s second album was released in March 2020 by Warner Records. It topped the UK Album Charts, debuted at Number 4 on the US Billboard 200 and produced the Top 10 singles ‘Don’t Start Now’, ‘Physical’ and ‘Break My Heart’. Dua worked with new collaborators on the album including producers Andrew Watt and Jeff Bhasker.

Seeking Thrills

Released in January 2020 by Domino Recordings, ‘Seeking Thrills’ is Georgia’s second album and contains the singles ’Started Out, ‘About Work the Dancefloor’ and ‘Never Let You Go’. Georgia began her music career as a drummer before writing, producing and releasing her debut album in 2015. ‘Seeking Thrills’ was produced by Georgia, Sean Oakley and Mark Ralph.

Hoodies All Summer

East London’s Kano released ‘Hoodies All Summer’, his sixth studio album, in August 2019 on Parlophone Records. The album reached Number 8 on the UK Album Chart and includes guest appearances from Kojo Funds, Popcaan, Lil Silva, D Double E and Ghetts, with production handled by Blue May and Jodi Milliner. It features the singles ‘Trouble’, ‘Class of Deja’ and ‘Pan-Fried’.

Spook the Herd

The Newcastle band’s fourth album was released in February 2020 by Bella Union. Lanterns on the Lake are Hazel Wilde, Paul Gregory, Oliver Ketteringham, Bob Allan and Angela Chan. The album was recorded at Distant City Studios in Yorkshire. The lyrics were written by vocalist Hazel Wilde and the album was produced by guitarist Paul Gregory. It includes the singles ‘Every Atom’, ‘Baddies’ and ‘When It All Comes True’.

Song for Our Daughter

Laura Marling’s seventh studio album ‘Song for Our Daughter’ was released in April 2020 by Chrysalis/Partisan Records. The album was co-produced by Laura’s longtime collaborator Ethan Johns. It was written primarily by Laura except the title track ‘Song for Out Daughter’ written with George Jephson and ’The End of the Affair’ with Blake Mills. The album includes the single ‘Held Down’.

KIWANUKA

‘KIWANUKA’ was released in November 2019 on Polydor and is Michael Kiwanuka’s third album. It was produced by Danger Mouse and British hip hop producer Inflo andwas recorded in LA, New York and London. The album reached Number 2 in the UK Album Chart. It includes the singles ‘You Ain’t The Problem’, ‘Solid Ground’ and ‘Hero’.

Dark Matter

Moses Boyd’s debut solo album ‘Dark Matter’ was released in February 2020 on his own label Exodus Records. The album was co-produced with Koyejo Oloko and features Poppy Ajudha, Obongjayar, Nonku Phiri and Ezra Collective’s Joe Armon-Jones. It includes the singles ‘Stranger than Fiction’ and ‘Shades of You’.

Every Bad

Brighton and London based Porridge Radio released their second album in March 2020 on Secretly Canadian. The band are Dana Margolin, Maddie Ryall, Georgie Stott and Sam Yardley. Dana Margolin is the principal songwriter and producer and the album was mixed by Oli Barton-Wood. It includes the singles ‘Lilac’, ‘Sweet’ and ‘Circling’.

Deep Down Happy

Sports Team are Alex Rice, Henry Young, Rob Knaggs, Oli Dewdney, Ben Mack and Al Greenwood. They met in Cambridge and are now London based. The band’s debut album was released in June 2020 on Island Records and reached Number 2 in the UK Album Chart. It was produced by Burke Reid and features the singles ‘Here it Comes Again’, ‘Fishing’, ‘The Races’ and ‘Here’s the Thing’.

Heavy is the Head

South London’s Stormzy released his second studio album in December 2019 on #MerkyRecords/Atlantic Records. The album includes the chart topping singles ‘Vossi Bop’ and ‘Own It’. This Made Stormzy the first British solo rapper to achieve the chart double with ‘Heavy is the Head’ and ‘Own It’ both claiming Number 1 positions. The album includes guest appearances from Headie One, Ed Sheeran and Burna Boy.

The 1975, Foals and IDLES are are among the nominees for the 2019 Mercury Music Prize.

The trio lead the 12-strong shortlist for the prize, which also includes Cate Le Bon, Dave and slowthai.

Anna Calvi, Black Midi, Fontaines DC, Little Simz, NAO and Seed round out the shortlist.

The prize will be presented at a ceremony at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith on Thursday 19th September.

Many of the nominated acts will perform on the night and there will be live television and radio coverage of the event on BBC Four and BBC Radio 6 Music.

The shortlist for the 2019 Mercury Music Prize is as follows:

Anna Calvi - Hunter

Black Midi - Schlagenheim

Cate Le Bon - Reward

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Dave - Psychodrama

Foals - Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost - Part 1

Fontaines D.C. - Dogrel

IDLES - Joy as an Act of Resistance

Little Simz - Grey Area

NAO - Saturn

SEED - Ensemble Driftglass

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slowthai - Nothing Great About Britain

The 1975 - A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships