Mercury Prize 2020 Shortlist: Charli XCX, Laura Marling, Dua Lipa, More

The Mercury Prize has announced its 2020 shortlist. Nominees include Charli XCX, Porridge Radio, Stormzy, Dua Lipa, Laura Marling, Anna Meredith, Kano, and others. Find the full shortlist below.

This year’s Mercury Prize honors the best British album released between July 20, 2019, and July 17 this year, as chosen by a panel of British music critics and industry professionals. Last year, Dave won the Mercury Prize for his LP Psychodrama. Dave’s record beat out albums by the 1975, slowthai, black midi, Nao, Little Simz, and others.

Previous recipients of the award include Wolf Alice, Sampha, James Blake, PJ Harvey, Pulp, Portishead, and others. This year’s award ceremony will be held at London’s Hammersmith Apollo on September 10 (depending on Government guidelines surrounding COVID-19).

Read Pitchfork’s features on Charli XCX, Porridge Radio, and Dua Lipa.

Mercury Prize 2020 Shortlist:

Porridge Radio – Every BadDua Lipa – Future NostalgiaLaura Marling – Song for Our DaughterSports Team – Deep Down HappyKano – Hoodies All SummerAnna Meredith – FIBSGeorgia – Seeking ThrillsLanterns on the Lake – Spook the HerdMoses Boyd – Dark MatterCharli XCX – how i’m feeling nowStormzy – Heavy Is the HeadMichael Kiwanuka – Kiwanuka