English Teacher’s debut album, 'This Could Be Texas,' won the Mercury Prize, distinguishing the Leeds indie band for their originality, charm, and fresh approach in music.
'What do we do now?' said Lily Fontaine upon receiving the award, highlighting the band's surprise at their victory, having initially formed with no grand expectations.
The judges praised 'This Could Be Texas' for its originality and character, noting its 'winning lyrical mix of surrealism and social observation,' which marks it as a future classic.
Despite the surprise win, Charli xcx’s album was a favorite, showing the competitive landscape of contemporary music, which even influenced politics this summer.
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