Mercury Prize

Kojey Radical on his Mercury-nominated album: “This is what’s going to bring UK hip-hop to the next level”

"You’ve got to expert level and lose and get up then lose and get up. Eventually you’re going to beat that game"

Jessie Buckley & Bernard Butler: “It doesn’t matter where music comes from – it’s supposed to last forever”

The Irish actor/singer-songwriter and the former Suede guitarist turned solo star and record producer tell us about their Mercury nod and the secret to a magic collaboration

Nova Twins on their Mercury Prize nod: “This is great for the scene”

The duo also tell us about touring with Rage Against The Machine, thoughts on their next album, and being tipped by Elton John as making "the best music"

Yard Act on humour, social unrest and making “prog, honky tonk” with Elton John

The Yorkshire band talk to us at the launch of the Mercury Prize 2022 about the health of guitar music and plans for a second album

Self Esteem on her next album and quest to be a judge on ‘Drag Race UK’

Watch Rebecca Lucy Taylor talk to us at the launch of the Mercury Prize 2022 about musical survival, moving into theatre, dressing up as Meadowhall at Glasto, saving The Leadmill, and "making glamour meet reality"

Mercury Prize nominees share reactions to 2022 shortlist: “It’s a real honour”

Self Esteem, Sam Fender and Nova Twins are among those in the running for this year's award

Mercury Prize 2022: why each nominee deserves to take home the coveted award

The nominees for this year's prize have been announced and NME staffers give the lowdown on each and every album on the list

Mercury Prize 2022 shortlist revealed

Here are the nominations for this year’s coveted Mercury Prize award

The Mercury Prize set to unveil Album Of The Year Shortlist this week

The winner will be unveiled at a ceremony this September

Mercury Prize announces date for 2022 ceremony

The 12 shortlisted albums will be revealed over the summer
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