Here are 50 records from 2023 that encapsulated the full human experience and are worth treasuring and holding tightly.
"This is a special moment for every organisation across the country ploughing their efforts and time into young people that play music"
Loyle Carner, Young Fathers and Jockstrap are among this year's frontrunners
The performances will take place every Monday through Thursday for the entire month of October
10 of the 12 shortlisted artists will be there on the night to perform a track
"It's gonna be very special, and I can't wait to sing with you all"
The singer-songwriter also spoke to NME about the "human" approach of her Mercury-shortlisted debut album 'Messy', and going to school with fellow nominee RAYE
Jockstrap, Loyle Carner, Young Fathers, Shygirl, Fred again.. and more are also up for the prize
"We wanted to make a song that gives girls a soundtrack to their pride of the Lionesses”
This year has already seen a wealth of standout releases from emerging artists