Kitty Empire used to bad-mouth the Mercury Prize's judging panel ... and then she joined the ranks
Music blog
Why Elbow winning the Mercury is reassuring, if unexciting, news
Although their Mercury prize triumph is A Good Thing for bands fearing their longevity in a fast-moving industry, it's hardly an exciting decision when they sound just like Coldplay
Elbow shoulders aside competition in Mercury prize
Music blog
Mercury prize 2008: Live blog
Bookies favour Burial to win Mercury Prize
July 2008
The Guardian profile
'He's on the side of the good: community and family values. He sings about what he needs to sing about'
Jude Rogers on music
On music: Judge Judy
Jude Rogers
Music blog
Mercury Prize 2008: Judge me not, conspiracy theorists
Mercury picks dark horses and rising stars
Mercury Music Prize 2008 nominations announced
Music blog
Mercury Prize 2008 nominations: have they got it right?
