The list of 2010 Mercury Prize nominees came out today, and there is the usual assortment of heavy hitters (The xx, Wild Beasts, Foals, Paul Weller) along with a smattering of lesser known acts (Biffy Clyro, Villagers, Kit Downes Trio). The fun thing about this award is that it never, ever goes to who you think it will. I would love to see it go to either The xx, Wild Beasts, or Foals, but it will likely go to one of the barely known acts, who always seem to have just as much chance. We will have to wait until September 7th to find out. Here is the list along with a clip of one of their songs.
Biffy Clyro: Only Revolutions
Corinne Bailey Rae: The Sea
Dizzee Rascal: Tongue N' Cheek
Foals: Total Life Forever
I Am Kloot: Sky at Night
Kit Downes Trio: Golden
Laura Marling: I Speak Because I Can
Mumford & Sons: Sigh No More
Paul Weller: Wake Up the Nation
The xx: The xx
Villagers: Becoming a Jackal
Wild Beasts: Two Dancers
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