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Radio 1's Sound Of2015 The Longlist
The most exciting musical talent for the year ahead
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1. Years & Years
Futuristic synths and hard-hitting pop hooks
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2. James Bay
Captivating folk songwriter
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3. Stormzy
Gritty grime from South London
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4. Raury
Atlanta-troubadour
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5. George The Poet
Street-savvy verse
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Kwabs
Sweet soulful vocals, atmospheric synths and gigantic hooks
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Låpsley
Ethereal, minimalistic electronica
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Novelist
Lyrically slick underground grime
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Rae Morris
Soaring electro-pop ballads
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SOAK
Wistful and understated acoustic songs about teenage life
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Shamir
Addictive pocket rocket pop
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Shura
A contemporary take on classic bedroom R&B
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Slaves
Unashamed fearsome riff makers
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Sunset Sons
Sun-soaked pop-rock anthems inspired by surfing culture
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Wolf Alice
90s-esque grunge-pop with scuzzy guitars and melancholy vocals
