'Tis the season for international music prize news. Last week we learned who the finalists are for Canada's Polaris Prize. Now we know the same for the U.K.'s Mercury Prize. Last year's winners, Arctic Monkeys (pictured), will defend their title, as Favourite Worst Nightmare is one of the twelve albums still in contention for the honor. Another former winner, Dizzee Rascal, is up again, this time for Maths + English. Albums from artists including Amy Winehouse, Bat for Lashes, and Klaxons are also on the list. The winner will be announced September 4 in London. Follow on after the jump for the complete list of finalists...Favourite Worst Nightmare, Arctic Monkeys
Maths + English, Dizzee Rascal
Back to Black, Amy Winehouse
Fur and Gold, Bat for Lashes
Myths of the Near Future, Klaxons
The End of History, Fionn Regan
Fantastic Playroom, New Young Pony Club
Voices of Animals and Men, the Young Knives
We Can Create, Maps
Hats off to the Buskers, the View
Panic Prevention, Jamie T
Basquiat Strings with Seb Rochford, Basquiat Strings
[...] the U.K., Jamie T.’s recent album Panic Prevention made the final list for this year’s Mercury Prize. After putting in appearances at a couple of big Canadian festivals, Mr. T will head south to the [...]