
Unexpected Triumph: English Teacher Take Home the 2024 Mercury Prize

The thunderous ovation was palpable as English Teacher, the dynamic group that’s taken the music world by storm, made their way to the stage, hardly believing they’ve just won the coveted Mercury Prize for their debut album This Could Be Texas.
From the moment the needle drops on their chart-topping tracks to the final fading chord, ‘This Could Be Texas’ is an auditory journey packed with lyrical genius and complex melodies that hit the soul like a bolt of lightning.
- Striking Lyrics
- Haunting Melodies
- Ingenious Musical Arrangements
Mercury Prize judges have hailed the album as revealing ‘new depths on every listen; the mark of a future classic’ (LouderSound), a sentiment echoed by fans and music critics alike.
Charting the band’s unexpected ascent, ‘This Could Be Texas’ is a testament to English Teacher’s raw talent and potential. It’s a narrative woven with threads of hard work, serendipity, and a dash of unpretentious charm that has struck a chord with audiences worldwide.