Blog: Underwurld Music

'The Seldom Seen Kid' by Elbow has won the 2008 Mercury Music Prize. A worthy winner. I honestly thought it would go to Krauss and Plant for their collaboration. Afterwards on BBC Radio 2, Janice Long revealed the decision was 'almost unanimous' but a hard choice from three front runners. It was a strong year. Guy accepted the award to a rousing reception and could not get a word in for a few minutes. He gave thanks for the band's agent and manager and 'all the players' that have been with them since day one. The acceptance speech [...]