The full shortlist of nominees for the 2026 Mercury Prize has been unveiled: ‘The Boy Who Played the Harp’ — Dave ‘Blizzard’ — Dove Ellis ‘Everybody Scream’ — Florence + The Machine ‘THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!’ — JADE ‘A Great Day In Newcastle’ — Knats ‘Don’t Look Down’ — Kojey Radical ‘Emotional Junglist’ — Nia Archives ‘The Art of Loving’ — Olivia Dean ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ — Paul McCartney ‘THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE.’ — RAYE ‘Antidepressants’ — Suede ‘HELP(2)’ — War Child Records #mercuryprize #music #popculture