Tracy Clifford revealed the shortlist for the albums of the year on her 2FM show this afternoon.

The winner of this year's Choice Music Prize will be announced at a show at Vicar Street on March 7, where many of the artists are also expected to perform. The event will also be broadcast live on RTE 2FM.

Last year's winners where the dark horse option - electronic duo Ships - who took home a €10,000 cheque for their self-titled debut album.

The nominees for this year's Choice Music Prize are:

The Academic - Tales From The Backseat
Delorentos - True Surrender
Just Mustard - Wednesday
Kojaque - Deli Daydreams
O Emperor - Jason
Lisa O'Neill - Heard A Long Gone Song
Saint_Sister - Shape of Silence
Rejjie Snow- Dear Annie
Villagers - The Art of Pretending To Swim
WyvernLingo - Wyvern Lingo

Congratulations to all nominees!