Our top picks for the upcoming 2022 BRIT Awards, which recognises the best in British and international music.
The 42nd Brit Awards will be held on the 8 February 2022. The event takes place at The O2 Arena in London, and will be hosted by British comedian Mo Gilligan.
Nominated for: Album of the Year, Artist of the Year, Best Rock/Alternative Act (WON)
Seventeen Going Under - British singer-songwriter Sam Fender's 'Seventeen Going Under' is incredibly sincere and raw, and although it doesn’t stray from his usual Springsteen-esque sound, he has far more to say on his wonderful second studio album.
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Nominated for: Best New Artist, Best Pop/R&B Act
Skin - London soul singer Joy Crookes poignant album 'Skin' is about reassurance and hope. Full of sociopolitical themes, Joy’s masterful storytelling paints an emotional picture on her formidable debut album.
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Nominated for: International Artist of the Year, International Song of the Year
Montero - After his country-hip-hop beginnings, Lil Nas X’s larger than life debut album is surprisingly dark in places, but his ability to connect with his audience proves why he is no gimmick.
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Nominated for: Song of the Year
Evering Road - Exploring the 3 year relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Tom Grennan’s latest album captures the challenges of lives with much more soul notes than his previous work.
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