Though you should take care with the Google search, it’s worth finding out all you can about rising musical stars Jockstrap ahead of Thursday’s Mercury Prize – they are easily the most exciting act on the shortlist. And their debut album I Love You, Jennifer B – one of the best of 2022 – should win the entire thing.
While other mainstream music awards like The Brits often do a roaring trade in handing out gongs to pop’s biggest names, one of the best things about the Mercury Prize is the attention it brings to left-field and lesser-known acts.
