Portishead and Chance The Rapper win Ivor Novello songwriting awards

Skepta’s ‘Shutdown’ didn’t make the cut.

Portishead’s Geoff Barrow and Ben Salisbury were awarded Best Film Score for their work on Ex-Machina at today’s (May 19) 61st annual Ivor Novello awards, which were held at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.

Chance The Rapper’s 2010 hit ‘All My Friends’ – co-written with James Carter, Oliver Lee and Cass Lowe aka Snakehips – scooped The Ivor for Best Contemporary Song. Skepta’s 2015 anthem ‘Shutdown’ had also received a nomination in that category, making it the first time grime had been recognised at the ceremony since Dizzee Rascal was given an Inspiration award in 2010.

A hauntingly beautiful electronic score built from synthesizer, strings and manipulated samples, the Alex Garland-directed Ex Machina soundtrack is available to stream in full. Hear the Chance track below.