A barometer of musical innovation and creativity in UK and Irish music, the prestigious Mercury Prize recognises and celebrates the 12 best albums of the year, shining a spotlight on iconic and groundbreaking albums from emerging talent and more established artists across a range of genres. With the announcement of the 2024 nominees this week, we take a Back To Back dive into the 12 selected albums ahead of the winner announcement later this year.

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Nia Archives – Forbidden Feelingz (Silence Is Loud)
BERWYN – NEIGHBOURS (Who Am I)
Ghetts – Double Standards (ft Sampha) (On Purpose, With Purpose)
Cat Burns – live more & love more (early twenties)
corto.alto – Latency (Bad With Names)
The Last Dinner Party – On Your Side (Prelude to Ecstasy)
Corinne Bailey Rae – He Will Follow You With His Eyes (Black Rainbows)
CMAT – Stay For Something (Crazymad, For Me)
Beth Gibbons –  Floating On A Moment (Lives Outgrown)
English Teacher – Nearly Daffodils (This Could Be Texas)
Barry Can’t Swim – How It Feels (When Will We Land)
Charli XCX – 360 (Brat)