NME — He also says he wouldn't shake hands with David Cameron or Barack Obama for £1,000,000 more info

Stereogum — Earlier this year, acclaimed Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen shared “Go Back,” a warm ballad featuring guest vocals from long-time collaborator Damon Albarn. Now there’s a video to go along with the song, and it’s a beautiful and evocative portra... more info

NME — Early favourites Royal Blood and Damon Albarn drift away as bookmaker's odds are updated more info

Nialler9 — The 2014 Barclaycard Mercury Prize ‘Albums of the Year’ were announced last night. Nominated albums must be submitted in advance to the prize so if you’re favourite album isn’t there, that might be the reason. Mercury Prize shortlist 2... more info

NME — Singer delighted ‘Everyday Robots’ is shortlisted, despite previously snubbing the awards more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Go Go Penguin's 'V2.0' album art The 2014 Barclaycard Mercury Prize shortlist has been announced and here are the 12 albums up for it: FKA twigs - LP1 Damon Albarn - Everyday Robots Young Fathers - Dead East India Youth... more info

The Independent — The debut solo album from Blur frontman Damon Albarn has been nominated for the Barclaycard Mercury Prize, in a year that big names including Lily Allen, Morrissey and Ed Sheeran all missed out. more info

MTV.co.uk News — Royal Blood, Damon Albarn and Anna Calvi are among those on the shortlist for this year's prestigious award… more info

Stereogum — The shortlist of nominees for the 2014 Mercury Prize has been announced! And, once again, the list confirms what we’ve always known: The Mercury Prize is much, much cooler than the stupid thing we’ve got … the [sigh] Grammys. Sure, Daft Punk wo... more info

The Telegraph — The award-winning albums of the year are announced more info