New Artists For 2013
Melancholy vocals yet uplifting melodies, with electronic thumping basslines, Bastille are set for big things after being one of 2012's festival favourites
King Kong (2012) by AMPLIFY DOT
Amplify Dot is an English Grime MC whose relevant lyrical skills have been making waves in the underground grime scene
Don't Save Me (2012) by Haim
Haim are a Californian trio of sisters who produce a blend of nu folk meets nineties R&B. They are due to support Florence + The Machine on their December 2012 tour
Yeah Yeah (2012) by Willy Moon
Willy Moon combines 50s rock and roll style with modern hip-hop production. The anthemic Yeah Yeah is full of energy and fun.
Boy (2012) by Nina Nesbitt
Gorgeous vocals from the young singer-songwriter. She creates pop perfection like 'The Apple Tree' and 'Boy' and has already performed with Ed Sheeran and Example.
Gonna Make My Own Money (2012) by Deap Vally
Deap Valley play Americana-tinged guitar blues similar to the Black Keys and Jack White. 'Gonna Make My Own Money' is a power-infused slice of rock n roll perfection
The beautiful vocals float effortlessly to the simple melodic lines in Rhye's single 'The Fall'
The John Wayne (2012) by Little Green Cars
Irish folk band Little Green Cars have been compared to Mumford & Sons, they utilise boy-girl harmonies to beautifully rousing effect.
New York (2012) by Angel Haze
Angel Haze's debut single 'New York' has sharp and syncopated percussive rhythms which work with her raw and explicit lyrics.
Your Drums, Your Love (2012) by AlunaGeorge
Duo Aluna George use influences from 90s garage, indie and RnB to create a sound that is both mainstream and achingly hip.
With his smooth vocals and uplifting R&B, Angel's 'Wonderful' is already a 1Xtra favourite
It's Too Late EP (2012) by Wild Belle
Wild Belle's 'Its Too Late' has syncopated beats, saxophone solos and a voice reminiscent of Lana Del Rey
Intro Intro (2012) by Little Nikki
London's answer to Azealia Banks, Little Nikki's debut track 'Intro Intro' features sharp lyrics and addictive bassline and beats.
EP Delicious (2012) by Peace
New band Peace are a combination of electro-indie similar to Foals and Friendly Fires with elements of Afro-pop Wu Lyf, guaranteed to be the sound of the summer festivals in 2013
Cough Cough (2012) by Everything Everything
Everything Everything use a blend of breathless indie and hip-hop to create an energetic, pounding sound. 'Cough Cough' is an excitable look to what their album is going to treat us to.
The Kodaline EP (2012) by Kodaline
Part Coldplay, part The Script, Kodaline's debut single 'All I Want' has a moving video to accompany it which has been watched over 900,000 times on Youtube
She (2012) by Laura Mvula
Laura Mvula's silky smooth vocals, moving lyrics and jazz-inspired melodies, ensure that she is definitely one to watch next year.
Indie newcomers Swim Deep have been supporting Spector on their UK tour. Here their track 'Honey' with its late 80s sound has a chorus that makes you want to get up and dance
I Wanna Rock (2012) by Maxsta
Part of the grime collective 'Mucky Wolfpack' Maxsta has been making an impression within the scene and has worked with Tinchy Stryder, Tinie Tempah and Wiley.
Be Safe / Stuck (2012) by Lulu James
Smooth soulful vocals with dub influenced music. Be Safe was produced by 2012's most essential producer 'Kidnap Kid'
MS MR's single 'Hurricane' moves with sweeping strings, electronic drum loops and swirling beautiful vocals
Songs From Another Love (2012) by Tom Odell
Tom O'dell has been compared to Jeff Buckley, which can be heard in his emotional lyrics and sparse yet creative piano arrangements.
Language (2012) by Porter Robinson
Porter Robinson was responsible for one of this summer's biggest dance anthems. 'Languages' combines scratching electro with smooth trance.
Best Of Friends/Last of the Summer Wine (2012) by Palma Violets
The live buzz around Palma Violets this year has been huge. They take 60s garage-punk with more modern indie to produce tracks that pack a punch.
