Self Esteem, Sam Fender and Nova Twins are among those in the running for this year's award

The nominees for this year's prize have been announced and NME staffers give the lowdown on each and every album on the list

Here are the nominations for this year’s coveted Mercury Prize award

From seasoned veterans to the indie heroes of tomorrow, there’s something for everyone at this northern bash

Bombay Bicycle Club, Sam Fender and Kasabian at the Oxfordshire festival remind us that the indie scene still reigns supreme for many

Fender described the moment as “one of the highlights of our career” for him and his band

"Who would I want, compared to who would actually play us, is probably very different," the singer-songwriter joked

He thinks Wet Leg, Nova Twins, Sharon Van Etten and more are producing the best tunes

He thinks Wet Leg, Nova Twins, Sharon Van Etten and more are producing the best tunes

The singer-songwriter played the biggest gig of his career to date on Friday night