The nominations for 2014's Barclaycard Mercury Prize are out. There's only one way to arm yourself with the knowledge of who deserves to win - listen to all the albums and go see all of them live. Check it out below and vote in our poll to find out who you think will (or should!) win this year's prize.
Royal Blood
Album: Royal Blood
The Brighton two-piece are getting crazy hype at the moment. A number one album and their latest tour sold out in mere minutes.
Bombay Bicycle Club
Album: So Long, See You Tomorrow
Hard to believe that these guys have been around almost a decade and are on their fourth album. They tour in December, including a huge Earls Court date!
Jungle
Album: Jungle
The West-London collective have taken everyone by storm this year. Very limited tickets left in Leeds and Birmingham for their tour this winter.
Anna Calvi
Album: One Breath
She wowed crowds earlier this year and is set to finish 2014 with a date at the O2 Arena supporting Morrissey.
FKA Twigs
Album: LP1
All signs point to FKA Twigs, aka Tahliah Barnett, becoming absolutely huge. Rave reviews and tickets selling rapidly for her tour next month.
Damon Albarn
Album: Everyday Robots
Fans didn't mess around when Damon Albarn sold out two nights at London's Royal Albert Hall earlier this year.
East India Youth
Album: Total Strife Forever
William Doyle has been touring and playing festivals all year, building up a large following. All that culminates in a show at London's Heaven in November.
Kate Tempest
Album: Everybody Down
The poet, playwright and now rapper is touring this November. Tickets already moving fast this. Expect sell outs!
Nick Mulvey
Album: First Mind
Nick Mulvey's debut album has earned him plenty of attention this year and he's taking the album on the road with a huge tour throughout October.
Polar Bear
Album: In Each And Every One
The experimental 5-piece are nominated for the prize again and you can see them at Leicester's Firebug in December.
Young Fathers
Album: Dead
We've been enjoying the Edinburgh trio's debut album since its release in February. They've played some great shows in 2014 and finish it with a performance at this weekend's OnBlackheath.
GoGo Penguin
Album: v2.0
Manchester's GoGo Penguin are a surprise entry for 2014. Keep an eye out for any upcoming tour dates!