In the second of our Mercury fact files, released each day until the ceremony on 30 October, heres the London group whose popularity has grown steadily, subtly, for nearly a decade
Mercury nominees 2014: Anna Calvi
Who? North London quartet who, rather than revolutionise guitar music, gently tweak its stems to make a multi-layered sound. Named after an Indian restaurant chain, the band formed while at school, before winning Road to V in 2006. Their popularity grows album upon album, with this, their nominated album reaching No 1 in the album charts, staving off competition from EDM overlord Avicii. The album was also inspired by the work of 19th century photographer Eadweard Muybridge, motion-picture fact fans.
The album: So Long, See You Tomorrow
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