It's that time again - quite literally, after last month's aborted attempt. Bands and artists congregate. Performances are performed. Expensive taxi rides are ordered late into the night, and there's enough free fizzy pop to make Mr Coca-Cola blush. It can only be the 2022 Mercury Prize.
Recognised officially as a 'pretty big deal' to win, the Mercury Prize celebrates the best Albums Of The Year - looking back over another cracking 12 months in British music. Last year saw former Dork cover star Arlo Parks scoop the big one, with the likes of Wolf Alice, Arctic Monkeys, Dave, Michael Kiwanuka, alt-J, The xx, Skepta and more all celebrated winners over the years. Probably about time we crown one for 2022.
The good news is that a bunch of Dork faves have been selected as a part of the 2022 shortlist. From former cover stars Sam Fender and Wet Leg to legends like Harry Styles, Self Esteem, Yard Act, Little Simz and Nova Twins - you can check out the full list below:
Fergus McCreadie – Forest Floor
Gwenno – Tresor
Harry Styles – Harry's House
Jessie Buckley & Bernard Butler – For All Our Days That Tear the Heart
Joy Crookes – Skin
Kojey Radical – Reason to Smile
Little Simz – Sometimes I Might Be Introvert
Nova Twins – Supernova
Sam Fender – Seventeen Going Under
Self Esteem – Prioritise Pleasure
Wet Leg – Wet Leg
Yard Act – The Overload
