Who Even Needs The Mercury?

It's no coincidence that, on the day that the Mercury shortlist in unveiled, Popjustice announces the nominees for this year's Twenty Quid Music Prize. The winner will be decided on the 9th of September, which, as it happens, is the same day that the £20,000 Mercury Music Prize will be presented to the judges' choice. Check out the list of nominees below

The nominees in full are:

• 'A&E' - Goldfrapp
• 'About You Now' - Sugababes
• 'Bleeding Love' - Leona Lewis
• 'Call The Shots' - Girls Aloud
• 'Dance Wiv Me' - Dizzee Rascal feat Calvin Harris
• 'Flux' - Bloc Party
• 'Money' - Daggers
• 'That's Not My Name' - The Ting TIngs
• 'Valerie' - Mark Ronson feat Amy Winehouse
• 'Ready For The Floor' - Hot Chip
• 'Song 4 Mutya (Out Of Control)' - Groove Armada feat Mutya Buena
• 'Stuck On Repeat' - Little Boots

I reckon that the smart money's on Leona, Girls Aloud or The Ting Tings.