20.07.2010
Dublin band The Villagers have made the shortlist for this year’s Mercury Music Prize with their debut album, Becoming a Jackal.
The band, who are signed to independent label Domino Records, face stiff competition for the prize from the likes of Mumford and Sons, Dizzee Rascal, Corinne Bailey Rae, Paul Weller and Laura Marling.
The winner of the Mercury Music Prize will be announced in London on 7 September.
The Mercury Music Prize 2010 shortlist:
Biffy Clyro – Only Revolutions
Corinne Bailey Rae – The Sea
Dizzee Rascal – Tongue N' Cheek
Kit Downes Trio – Golden
Foals – Total Life Forever
I Am Kloot – Sky At Night
Laura Marling – I Speak Because I Can
Mumford And Sons – Sigh No More
Paul Weller – Wake Up The Nation
Villagers – Becoming A Jackal
Wild Beasts – Two Dancers
The XX – XX
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