After 11 Solo Albums, Paul McCartney Lands His First Mercury Prize Nomination at 84
The former Beatle’s ‘The Boys Of Dungeon Lane’ lands him among a field dominated by major-label releases.
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Mercury Prize 2026 Shortlist Confirms a Sharp Turn Toward the Mainstream
This year’s nominations lean heavily on major-label, chart-topping artists—closing a door that once privileged outsider voices in British music.
From a Basement Flat to a Defiant Anthem: The Making of McAlmont & Butler’s ‘Yes’
After leaving Suede in 1994, Bernard Butler was lost. From a Highgate basement and gear bought through classifieds, one of the 1990s’ most euphoric songs took shape.