The Choice Music Prize shortlist for 2011 has been released. Encompassing some of the finest records released by Irish bands…wait, you don’t want to see me attempt a nice big intro? Fine then, list below.
- · Adebisi Shank – This is the Second Album By A Band Called Adebisi Shank
- · Cast of Cheers – Chariot
- · Cathy Davey – The Nameless
- · Fight Like Apes – The Body of Christ and the Legs of Tina Turner
- · Halves – It Goes It Goes
- · Imelda May – Mayhem
- · James V McMorrow – Early In The Morning
- · O Emperor – Hither Tither
- · Two Door Cinema Club – Tourist History
- · Villagers – Becoming A Jackal
The prize winner will be announced on march 3rd at Vicar Street. Last years award was won by Adrian Crowley for his album, Season of the Sparks