Alt-J Give Press Conference On 2012 Mercury Music Prize Win - Watch Now
Friday, 02 November 2012
Written by Jon Stickler
Mercury Prize winners Alt J took home the coveted 2012 Mercury Music Prize last night.
Last night marked the close of another brilliant year for the Barclaycard Mercury Prize. Congratulations to Alt-J, who took home the Prize for their stunning album, 'An Awesome Wave' (check out Stereoboard's review here). The band beat rapper Plan B and Richard Hawley to the £20,000 prize. Alt J formed when studying at Leeds University in 2007.
"Alt-J's 'An Awesome Wave' combines unexpected shards of sound with mesmerising rhythms, compelling melodies and intriguing songs. A tantalising and delightful album," said Simon Frith, Chair of Judges.
Check out a clip from the Mercury Prize Press Conference, below.
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