BBC Sound Of 2010 Longlist Unveiled
January 8, 2010 by Liam C
The BBC have set out their vision of the movers and shakers in the music industry this year. And to those of you who visit us regularly, it?s not a total surprise!
Auntie?s tips for the new year are as follows:
Daisy Dares You: Sixteen-year-old bubblegum punkster.
Delphic: Manc electro-shoegazers. We like them too!
Devlin: Essex born rapper, one of the big new noises on the grime scene.
The Drums: Another favourite of ours, The Drums will be massive this year.
Everything Everything: Art School Indie band citing Radiohead and the Beatles as chief influences.
Giggs: South London rapper who was sentenced to two years in prison for gun charges.
Gold Panda: Japan-obsessed producer and remixer with a passion for distorted sample and warm beats
Ellie Goulding: Another of our tips for the year, Ellie is possibly the most promising musical talent around at the moment.
Hurts: Another Manc electro act, this sharp suited duo made the list despite not having released any material or even played a gig.
Joy Orbison: Croydon?s hottest dance producer, his sound is an mix of house and garage.
Marina and The Diamonds: Yet again we seem to agree with the Beeb. Marina Diamandis is quirky, spiky and very memorable indeed.
Owl City: Singer and producer whose single ?Fireflies? reached the top of the US charts in November.
Rox: Half-Iranian, Half-Jamaican. All soulful. Roxanne Tataei is likely to be tagged ?This Year?s Amy?.
Stornoway: Oxford folk-lite five piece whose single ?The Good Fish Guide? highlighted the importance of ethical fish eating. Hmmm.
Two Door Cinema Club: The Bangor art-pop group have recruited a drummer to energise their live performances, and look set to progress this year.