NME — Anohni, Michael Kiwanuka and Skepta trail the frontrunners more info

KEXP Seattle — The nominees are in for this year’s prestigious Mercury Prize, unfortunately now known as the “Hyundai” Mercury Prize. Heavy hitters David Bowie and Radiohead lead the shortlist, alongside Michael Kiwanuka (above), Anohni, Savages, and more. No... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The late David Bowie will go up against Radiohead and the 1975 for the U.K.’s prestigious Mercury Prize, nominations for which were announced early Thursday in London. “Blackstar” — which Bowie released Jan. 8, a mere two da... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The late David Bowie will go up against Radiohead and the 1975 for the U.K.’s prestigious Mercury Prize, nominations for which were announced early Thursday in London. “Blackstar” — which Bowie released Jan. 8, a mere two da... more info

NME — The new series returns at the end of the month more info

NME — His last album 'Blackstar' is among those nominated for the award more info

Stereogum — For the past 26 years, a panel of British music experts and industry figures has gotten together to award the Mercury Prize, the prize that goes to what they believe to be the best British album of the past year. The winner gets £25,000, as well as ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — David Bowie, Radiohead, ANOHNI, Bat For Lashes, Savages, Michael Kiwanuka, Laura Mvula, The 1975 and more. Continue reading… more info

NME — Skepta, Anohni, Laura Mvula and Michael Kiwanuka also tipped for prize more info

The Mirror — The late icon's final record Blackstar has made the list of celebrated British albums more info