Hyundai Mercury Prize 2020: Album of the Year
A celebration of the 12 albums making up the shortlist for the much-coveted Mercury Prize 2020. Lauren Laverne guides viewers through each record on the eve of the announcement of the winner.
A special programme celebrating the 12 albums making up the shortlist for the much-coveted Mercury Prize 2020. In what has been an unparalleled year in music, Lauren Laverne guides viewers through each of the records selected on the eve of the eagerly anticipated announcement of the winner.
This year鈥檚 shortlist is:
Composer, producer and performer Anna Meredith鈥檚 second offering FIBS.
Charli XCX鈥檚 how i鈥檓 feeling now, an album created in 39 days during lockdown.
Pop superstar Dua Lipa鈥檚 number 1 Future Nostalgia.
Producer, singer and drummer Georgia鈥檚 hymn to the dancefloor Seeking Thrills.
East Londoner Kano鈥檚 emotionally and politically charged Hoodies All Summer.
The first record in five years from Newcastle band Lanterns on the Lake titled Spook the Herd.
Laura Marling鈥檚 beautiful Song for Our Daughter, which gives the singer her fourth Mercury nod.
The soulful sounds of Michael Kiwanuka鈥檚 self-titled KIWANUKA.
South London jazz drummer Moses Boyd鈥檚 solo debut Dark Matter.
Brighton four-piece Porridge Radio鈥檚 Every Bad.
Indie outfit Sports Team鈥檚 energetic debut Deep Down Happy.
Glastonbury headliner Stormzy鈥檚 chart-topping Heavy Is the Head.
The show will reflect on each of the albums through individual performances, including seven specially filmed in music venues around the UK.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Lauren Laverne |
| Executive Producer | Alison Howe |
| Producer | Caroline Cullen |
Broadcast
- Wed 23 Sep 2020 22:00
