James Blake Wins The Barclaycard Mercury Prize
Congratulations James Blunt…Er…Blake!
Oct 31, 2013
James Blake
James Blake is the winner of the Barclaycard Mercury Prize for his sophomore album, Overgrown. (Although presenter Lauren Laverne accidently introduced the singer as James Blunt…doh!)
The prize was announced at a ceremony last night in London, England. He beat out David Bowie, Savages, Disclosure, Laura Marling, and more for the honor. Check out Blake’s stiff competition below. You can also revisit out our interview with the singer/songwriter from earlier this year here.
Laura Mvula – Sing To The Moon
Savages – Silence Yourself
Disclosure – Settle
Rudimental – Home
Jon Hopkins – Immunity
Foals – Holy Fire
Jake Bugg - Jake Bugg
Arctic Monkeys – AM
Villagers – Awayland
Laura Marling – Once I was An Eagle
David Bowie – The Next Day
James Blake – Overgrown
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