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Jockstrap on supporting Blur and bringing “new album energy” to upcoming shows

The art-pop duo told us about making their "hot, thumping and milky" debut and being shortlisted for the Mercury Prize 2023

Lankum on the loss of Sinéad O’Connor and the “heartening” nod from the Mercury Prize

"It's a much broader spectrum of the human experience and different emotional states," they said of False Lankum

Jessie Ware on working Kylie Minogue (and hopefully Cher) and her dream podcast guests

"I'm just working with my icons. Kylie one year, Róisín Murphy the next, Cher maybe next year? Barbra Streisand? I don't know!"

Young Fathers on playing with Depeche Mode and the “community” of ‘Heavy Heavy’

Speaking to NME at the launch of the 2023 Mercury Prize, the Scottish trio also told us about the "abundance" of ideas they have for their next album

Fans react to 2023 Mercury Prize nominations

Many have been sharing their hopes for winner, and the albums they believe should have been recognised

Arctic Monkeys, J Hus, RAYE and more nominated for 2023 Mercury Prize

Jockstrap, Loyle Carner, Young Fathers, Shygirl, Fred again.. and more are also up for the prize

Self Esteem shares ‘The 345’ video and partners with Solace for Christmas ad against domestic abuse

You can watch both newly-released videos below

Gwenno on working with Suede’s Brett Anderson: “My inner goth is very happy”

Watch Gwenno also tell us about hopes for a louder and gnarlier new album at the Mercury Prize 2022

Yard Act talk meeting Beck and when to expect their “complex” next album

"It's about a roadie for U2 who has a son called Bono"

Self Esteem talks singing Arctic Monkeys while “spangled” and meeting Mr Blobby

Speaking to NME at the Mercury Prize 2022, Rebecca Lucy Taylor also told us about her TV ambitions, what to expect from her next album, and convincing the ceremony to give food to the homeless