The winner will be revealed tonight at a ceremony in London
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Mogwai, Laura Mvula and BERWYN are also on the bill
"We're all dealing with those things on a human level"
The winner of the prestigious prize will be revealed in September
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The free event will give fans their first opportunity to see the rapper's critically acclaimed album performed live
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As Mogwai, Alice Cooper and Kings of Leon also duke it out, our columnist ponders why guitar bands are at the top of the pops once more
He'll wrap the tour at London's Roundhouse