The winner will be announced this week in Newcastle
"It was one of the most painful times of my career"
The deluxe of Oklou's critically-acclaimed debut album will land on October 30 via Because/True Panther
Sam Fender, Pulp, FKA Twigs, Jacob Alon and five more nominees are set to take to the stage at the Utilita Arena on October 16
"'EUSEXUA' stripped you down and her aftermath is hungry, raw and ready to be adored"
Other fans were more disappointed by this year's omissions, with one writing: "No Geordie Greep?! No Laura Marling?! Mercury prize you’ve lost your head brother"
This year's ceremony takes place next month in Newcastle
The biblical chiller is scheduled to be released this year
She joins Tyla, JADE, Cat Burns and more on the bill
“New music – I am full and abundant and ready to give birth"