Eddie Whelan
The list of nominees for the 2023 Mercury Prize has been revealed with Shygirl, Arctic Monkeys, Jockstrap, J Hus, and Fred Again.. set to compete for this year's title. The annual prize rewards one outstanding British album. Last year's prize was won by Little Simz for her album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert.
Other nominated albums on this year's list include efforts from jazz outfit Ezra Collective, pop star RAYE, Irish folk rock band Lankum, rapper Loyle Carner, soul vocalist Olivia Dean, and Scottish trio Young Fathers.
See below for a full rundown of the nominated albums. The overall winner of the 2023 Mercury Prize will be announced on September 7 at a London ceremony. The winner is decided by the judging panel on the day of the prizegiving.
Mercury Prize 2023 nominees
Arctic Monkeys, The Car
Ezra Collective, Where I'm Meant to Be
Fred again.., Actual Life 3 (January 1 - September 9 2022)
J Hus, Beautiful And Brutal Yard
Jessie Ware, That! Feels Good!
Jockstrap, I Love You Jennifer B
Lankum, False Lankum
Loyle Carner, hugo
Olivia Dean, Messy
RAYE, My 21st Century Blues
Shygirl, Nymph
Young Fathers, Heavy Heavy