no shortlist this year.

http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001479353

so, apparently, due to marketing disagreements or whatnot, there will be no shortlist music prize this year. to indie snobs such as myself who see it as the only award that really matters, today is a really fucking sad day. a new shortlist-esque prize is being formed, called the new pantheon, which has such credible judges as dave matthews and elton john. douglas martin could not be reached for comment.