The 10th Coopers AMP has announced the shortlist for its 2014 prize, narrowing down the 65-album longlist to just nine finalists.

The shortlist features nine acts from around Australia, all competing to be judged the best album of 2014. The winner will receive $30,000 in prizemoney at the award ceremony in March.

The winner is decided by a panel of 15 judges, including music journalists, record store owners and musicians including Urthboy, Dave Faulkner and Sam Lockwood.

The 10th Coopers AMP Shortlist is:

About Face by #1 Dads

Built On Glass by Chet Faker

Gon’ Boogaloo by C.W. Stoneking

Grassed Inn by Blank Realm

Laura Jean by Laura Jean

Raw X Infinity by REMI

Tales by The Peep Tempel

The Sleeper by Caitlin Park

Typical System by Total Control

The winner of the 10th Coopers AMP will be announced in Sydney on Wednesday March 4.