The 2017 Mercury Prize shortlist was announced today. Ed Sheeran, Sampha, the xx, grime MC Stormzy, and alt-J (who won the prize in 2010) are among the nominees. The winner will be announced on 11/14 at the televised ceremony. Check out the shortlist below.
Mercury Prize 2017 nominees:
alt-J -- Relaxer
The Big Moon -- Love In The 4th Dimension
Blossoms -- Blossoms
Loyle Carner -- Yesterday’s Gone
Dinosaur -- Together, As One
Glass Animals -- How to Be a Human Being
J Hus -- Common Sense
Sampha -- Process
Ed Sheeran -- ÷
Stormzy -- Gang Signs & Prayer
Kate Tempest -- Let Them Eat Chaos
The xx -- I See You
