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English Teacher wins Mercury Prize with debut album

The band English Teacher has clinched this year’s Mercury Prize with their debut album, *This Could Be Texas*. The Leeds-based indie group, comprised of Douglas Frost, Lily Fontaine, Nicholas Eden, and Lewis Whiting, expressed deep emotion upon receiving the accolade. They triumphed over strong contenders such as Charli XCX’s *Brat*, Irish artist CMAT, rapper Ghetts, rising star Cat Burns, and…