The xx

Mercury Prize 2010

The winner of the Mercury Prize 2010 has been announced, this year The xx walk away with the coveted award.

Absolute Radio's very own Head of Music, James Curran, was acting as one of the judges this year and from the sounds of things choosing this year's winner was a tough call.

We spoke to the nominees at the 2010 Albums of the Year launch and the Mercury Prize red carpet, you can hear what they had to say to Absolute Radio below. We also delved into the Absolute Radio archives to find interviews and live music so you can hear what they're all about.

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Winning the Mercury Prize 2010The XX: Winning the Mercury Prize 2010
Video interview: The XX hold their first press conference after winning the Mercury Prize 2010...

Interview at Mercury PrizePaul Weller: Interview at Mercury Prize
Video interview: Paul Weller chats live to Geoff Lloyd on Absolute Radio at the Mercury Prize...

Interview at Mercury PrizeThe XX: Interview at Mercury Prize
Video interview: The XX chat live to Geoff Lloyd on Absolute Radio as they arrive at the Mercury...

Interview at Mercury PrizeWild Beasts: Interview at Mercury Prize
Video interview: Wild Beasts chat live with Absolute Radio's Geoff Lloyd as they arrive on the...

Interview at Mercury PrizeVillagers: Interview at Mercury Prize
Video interview: Conor from Villagers chats live to Geoff Lloyd on Absolute Radio at the...

Interview at Mercury PrizeMumford and Sons: Interview at Mercury Prize
Video interview: Mumford and Sons chat to Geoff Lloyd, live on Absolute Radio, at the...

Interview at Mercury PrizeI Am Kloot: Interview at Mercury Prize
Video interview: Geoff Lloyd chats to Manchester band I Am Kloot live on the red carpet at the...

Interview at Mercury PrizeFoals: Interview at Mercury Prize
Video interview: Geoff Lloyd talks live on air to Foals on the red carpet at the Barclaycard...

Interview at Mercury PrizeBiffy Clyro: Interview at Mercury Prize
Video interview: The Biffy Clyro boys chat live to Absolute Radio's Geoff Lloyd from the red...

Interview at Mercury PrizeJools Holland: Interview at Mercury Prize
Video interview: Jools Holland, the host of the Mercury Prize, chats to Geoff Lloyd on Absolute...

Interview at Mercury PrizeCorinne Bailey Rae: Interview at Mercury Prize
Video interview: Singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae chats to Geoff Lloyd live on Absolute...

Interview at Mercury PrizeDizzee Rascal: Interview at Mercury Prize
Video interview: Dizzee Rascal chats live to Geoff Lloyd on Absolute Radio at the Mercury Prize...

InterviewPaul Weller: Interview
Video interview: During this backstage interview with Absolute Radio's Geoff Lloyd, Paul reveals...

InterviewI Am Kloot: Interview
Video interview: John, Peter and Andy from I am Kloot say thank you to Absolute Radio's Geoff...

InterviewPaul Weller: Interview
Video interview: Paul Weller chats to Absolute Radio about his nomination for the 2010...

InterviewCorinne Bailey Rae: Interview
Video interview: Corinne Bailey Rae explains to Absolute Radio how it feels to be nominated for...

InterviewThe XX: Interview
Video interview: Romy, Oliver and Jamie from The xx tell Absolute Radio what it's like to be...

InterviewDizzee Rascal: Interview
Video interview: Dizzee Rascal talks to Absolute Radio at the Barclaycard Mercury Prize...

InterviewVillagers: Interview
Video interview: Conor J. O'Brien from Villagers chats to Absolute Radio at the Barclaycard...

InterviewWild Beasts: Interview
Video interview: Wild Beasts join Geoff Lloyd at Latitude 2010 to speak about their love for...



The winner




xx by The XXThe xx
xx

The nominees




Only Revolutions by Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro
Only Revolutions


The Sea by Corinne Bailey RaeCorinne Bailey Rae
The Sea


Tongue n' Cheek by Dizzee RascalDizzee Rascal
Tongue N' Cheek


Total Life Forever by FoalsFoals
Total Life Forever


Sky at Night by I Am KlootI Am Kloot
Sky At Night


Golden by Kit Downes TrioKit Downes Trio
Golden


I Speak Because I Can by Laura MarlingLaura Marling
I Speak Because I Can


Sigh No More by Mumford and SonsMumford & Sons
Sigh No More


Wake Up the Nation by Paul WellerPaul Weller
Wake Up the Nation


Becoming a Jackal by VillagersVillagers
Becoming a Jackal


Two Dancers by Wild BeastsWild Beasts
Two Dancers


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