Fans react to English Teacher winning the 2024 Mercury Prize
nme.comEnglish Teacher being announced as this year’s Mercury Prize winners.Comprised of vocalist Lily Fontaine, guitarist Lewis Whiting, drummer Douglas Frost, and bassist Nicholas Eden, the former NME cover stars‘ acclaimed debut ‘This Could Be Texas’ was shortlisted alongside records by the likes of Charli XCX, CMAT, Ghetts, The Last Dinner Party, Corinne Bailey Rae, Beth Gibbons, Barry Can’t Swim and more.Today (September 5), the Leeds four-piece were announced as this year’s winners.
While announcing their victory, guest presenter, 6 Music’s Jamz Supernova, said: “In the end, though, we did agree that ‘This Could Be Texas’ by English Teacher stands out for its originality and character.
A winning lyrical mix of surrealism and social observation, alongside a subtle way of wearing its musical innovations lightly, displays a fresh approach to the traditional guitar band format. ‘This Could Be Texas’ reveals new depths on every listen; the mark of a future classic.The winner of the 2024 Mercury Prize is…@Englishteac_her – 'This Could Be Texas'.
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