Irish sensation CMAT nominated for Mercury Music Prize
Some deserved recognition for CMAT. Irish country-pop singer-songwriter CMAT has been nominated for the prestigious Mercury Prize by music experts in the UK. The Meath woman’s 2023 album ‘Crazymad’ earns the nomination after being received brilliantly by fans and critics since its release. The ‘I Wanna Be A Cowboy, Baby’ star was also up for […]
1 year ago
Fontaines D.C. nominated for prestigious Mercury Prize
Quite the achievement. Fontaines D.C.’s debut album Dogrel is among the 12 albums nominated for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize award, which goes to the record of 2019. Previous nominees Stormzy and Jorja Smith will be among the judges of the award, along with DJ Annie Mac. Other records nominated for the award include Psychodrama […]
7 years ago
The late David Bowie leads Mercury Music Prize nominations
Still so sadly missed. David Bowie’s final album Blackstar has been nominated for a Mercury Music Prize, having been released just days before he died in January. The prize recognises the best UK or Irish album of the last 12 months and Blackstar will compete with LPs from Radiohead, Laura Mvula, The 1975, Savages and […]
10 years ago
Three Irish acts among the 12 nominees for this year’s Mercury Prize
The list is here
11 years ago