He beat newcomers All We Are, Circa Waves, Dan Croll, Evian Christ, Ex-Easter Island Head, Mad Brains, Ninetails, Outfit, Bill Ryder-Jones, Tea Street Band and VEYU to scoop the prestigious accolade.
Dubbed the ‘Scouse Mercury Prize’, this year’s GIT Award received more than 500 entries with the judges carefully whittling them down to just 12 shortlisted acts.
As well as the main prize, two new awards were introduced this year. The inaugural One To Watch Awards went to Låpsley, while the Inspiration Award was given to Liverpool's Africa Oye festival.
The Quietus editor John Doran, Music Week editor Tim Ingham and former Creation Records’ boss Alan McGee were among the judging panel for this year’s prize.
Dubbed the ‘Scouse Mercury Prize’, this year’s GIT Award received more than 500 entries with the judges carefully whittling them down to just 12 shortlisted acts.
As well as the main prize, two new awards were introduced this year. The inaugural One To Watch Awards went to Låpsley, while the Inspiration Award was given to Liverpool's Africa Oye festival.
The Quietus editor John Doran, Music Week editor Tim Ingham and former Creation Records’ boss Alan McGee were among the judging panel for this year’s prize.
