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Leeds band English Teacher win 2024 Mercury Prize with debut album This Could Be Texas

Leeds-formed quartet appeared overwhelmed as they accepted their prize during a ceremony held at Abbey Road Studios

The Independent UK

Leeds indie band English Teacher win Mercury prize

The band take home the £25,000 prize for their debut album, This Could Be Texas, beating artists including Charli xcx and the Last Dinner Party

The Guardian - UK

"I didn’t know that you could be signed to a major label and earning less than minimum wage": English Teacher's Lily Fontaine on how her band's success has left her feeling "incredibly cynical"

The Leeds quartet were nominated for the Mercury Prize this week, but their singer says things need to change in the music industry

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Mercury Prize 2024: Brat Summer continues as Charli XCX among shortlisted artists

Pop star receives her second nomination alongside artists including The Last Dinner Party, singer Cat Burns, rapper Ghetts and producer Nia Archives

The Independent UK

The biggest set clashes for Glastonbury 2024: from Avril Lavigne to Coldplay

The clashes are here, and they’re gnarly

Evening Standard

‘The working class can’t afford it’: the shocking truth about the money bands make on tour

As Taylor Swift tops $1bn in tour revenue, musicians playing smaller venues are facing pitiful fees and frequent losses. Should the state step in to save our live music scene?

The Guardian - UK

Northern music awards winners call for more help for region’s emerging talents

Lisa Stansfield says difficulties young people face in getting a start are ‘disgusting’, at inaugural ceremony in Manchester

The Guardian - UK

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One to watch: English Teacher

The Leeds band fuse dreampop, psychedelia and emo-rock with smart, fresh songwriting and tender moments

The Guardian - UK

Leeds indie band English Teacher curate your Friday night playlist

As they release their debut album, This Could Be Texas, Leeds quartet English Teacher select your Friday listening

Evening Standard

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