Bookies have revealed the first odds for this year’s Hyundai Mercury Prize.
The 12 records nominated for this year’s award are set to be announced at a launch event on Thursday, 27th July, and according to Ladbrokes.
Joint favourites for the gong are Stormzy and Sampha, both listed at 6/1. Rag ’n’ Bone Man, London Grammar, Richard Dawson, Alt-J, Depeche Mode, Swet Shop Boys and The xx also feature high up the odds list.
Interestingly, Creeper find themselves on the same odds as Gorillaz, which may be a good sign that rock music could finally receive Mercury Prize recognition. However, Charli XCX sits at 22/1 despite not actually releasing an album (no, that’s a mixtape, remember! – Ed), while Little Mix are out at 100/1. That’s just stupid. All the awards should go to Little Mix.
You can check out the full list of odds below.
Sampha 6/1
Stormzy 6/1
Rag ‘n’ Bone Man 8/1
London Grammar 10/1
Richard Dawson 10/1
Alt-J 12/1
Depeche Mode 12/1
Swet Shop Boys 12/1
The xx 12/1
Creeper 16/1
Gorillaz 16/1
J Hus 16/1
Kate Tempest 16/1
Little Simz 16/1
Wiley 16/1
Paul Weller 18/1
Brian Eno 20/1
Marika Hackman 20/1
Slowdive 20/1
Charli XCX 22/1
Billie Marten 25/1
Dizzee Rascal 25/1
Dua Lipa 25/1
Ed Harcourt 25/1
Laura Marling 25/1
Loyle Carner 25/1
Public Sevice Broadcasting 25/1
The Jesus & Mary Chain 25/1
Harry Styles 28/1
Bonobo 33/1
Dutch Uncles 33/1
Elbow 33/1
Glass Animals 33/1
Idles 33/1
Pixx 33/1
Spiritualized 33/1
The Charlatans 33/1
Trim 33/1
Kelly Lee Owens 40/1
Royal Blood 40/1
Fleetwood Mac 50/1
Sleaford Mods 50/1
Ultrasound 50/1
Pete Doherty 66/1
The Rolling Stones 66/1
U2 66/1
Little Mix 100/1