Who Will Win This Year’s Mercury Prize?
Seven albums make the shortlist, narrowed down from twelve
After long deliberations, the judges of the 2022 Mercury Prize have narrowed the competitors down from twelve to a shortlist of seven. Contenders include Jessie Buckley and Bernard Butler, Gwenno, Joy Crookes, Kojey Radical, Nova Twins, Sam Fender, and Self Esteem. One question remains: who will win the highly coveted 2022 Mercury Prize?
The Mercury Prize celebrates the best in British and Irish music released in the past year. Previous winners include artists such as Pulp, Arctic Monkeys, PJ Harvey, and Wolf Alice. This year, the esteemed panel of judges included musicians such as Jamie Cullum, Anna Calvi, and Jeff Mills, as well as journalists and broadcasters.
The Shortlisted Albums
The albums on the shortlist are:
- Long Distance by Charli XCX
- Nature Always Wins by Cat Burns
- For All Eternity, from Now by Jessie Buckley & Bernard Butler
- Tresor by Gwenno
- Second Sitting by Joy Crookes
- Reason to Smile by Kojey Radical
- Supernova by Nova Twins
Who Will Win?
This year's Mercury Prize is a tough one to call. All of the albums on the shortlist are excellent, and each artist has a strong case for winning. Charli XCX is a pop superstar with a proven track record of success, while Cat Burns is a rising star with a unique and captivating sound. Jessie Buckley and Bernard Butler are both respected singer-songwriters, and Gwenno is one of the most innovative and exciting artists in British music today. Joy Crookes, Kojey Radical, and Nova Twins are all rising stars with a lot of potential.
Ultimately, the winner of the Mercury Prize will be decided by the judges. They will be looking for an album that is original, innovative, and has something to say. The album must also be well-crafted and produced.
The winner of the Mercury Prize will be announced on September 8th. In the meantime, we can all enjoy the music of the shortlisted artists and speculate on who will take home the prize.
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