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Reported by Amos Dachung – Sele Media Africa Reporter
September 11, 2025
Pulp, CMAT, and Wolf Alice Among 2025 Mercury Prize Nominees
The 2025 Mercury Prize shortlist has been unveiled, spotlighting a diverse array of British and Irish musical talents. Among the twelve nominees are veteran Britpop band Pulp, Irish singer-songwriter CMAT, and alternative rock group Wolf Alice. The award ceremony is scheduled for October 16 at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena, marking the first time the event will be held outside London. [1]
Notable Nominees and Albums
• Pulp: Returning after a 21-year hiatus, Pulp’s album More delves into themes of aging and memory. This nomination is their fourth, having previously won in 1996 for Different Class. [2]
• CMAT: Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, known as CMAT, secures her second consecutive nomination with EURO-COUNTRY, blending country influences with contemporary pop. [1]
• Wolf Alice: With The Clearing, Wolf Alice achieves a record by having all four of their albums nominated for the Mercury Prize, a testament to their consistent critical acclaim. [1]
Diverse Musical Representation
The shortlist spans various genres and includes:
• FKA twigs – EUSEXUA
— Fontaines D.C. – Romance
• Sam Fender – People Watching
• PinkPantheress – Fancy That
• Pa Salieu – Afrikan Alien
• Emma-Jean Thackray – Weirdo
• Joe Webb – Hamstrings & Hurricanes
• Jacob Alon – In Limerence
• Martin Carthy – Transform Me Then Into A Fish
Notably, 84-year-old folk artist Martin Carthy becomes the oldest nominee in the prize’s history, while PinkPantheress’s 20-minute mixtape is the shortest work ever nominated. [3]
Event Details
The Mercury Prize, established in 1992, celebrates the best British and Irish albums of the year, regardless of genre. This year’s ceremony in Newcastle reflects a commitment to regional representation in the UK music scene. [1]
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Citations:
1. Sky News: news.sky.com/story/sam-fender-pulp-cmat-and-wolf-alice-among-mercury-prize-nominees-for-2025-as-full-shortlist-revealed-13427143?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Reuters: www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/pulp-wolf-alice-cmat-among-2025-mercury-prize-nominees-2025-09-10/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. The Times: www.thetimes.co.uk/article/mercury-prize-2025-shortlist-oldest-ever-nominee-takes-on-pinkpantheress-fbqnh80cb?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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