Tuesday 20 July 2010

Paul Weller heads up Mercury prize nominations

Paul Weller leads the nominations for this year's Mercury Prize, 16 years after he was nominated for his album Wild Wood. Past-winner Dizzee Rascal is also in the running with The XX, former nominee Laura Marling, indie band Wild Beasts and folk-rock quartet Mumford and Sons. They are joined by Corinne Bailey Rae, Biffy Clyro, Foals, Villagers, I Am Kloot and the Kit Downes Trio.

The winner of the £20,000 prize will be announced on 7 September