Radio 1's Sound Of 2015 The Longlist
The most exciting musical talent for the year ahead
-
![]()
1. Years & Years
Futuristic synths and hard-hitting pop hooks
-
![]()
2. James Bay
Captivating folk songwriter
-
![]()
3. Stormzy
Gritty grime from South London
-
![]()
4. Raury
Atlanta-troubadour
-
![]()
5. George The Poet
Street-savvy verse
-
![]()
Kwabs
Sweet soulful vocals, atmospheric synths and gigantic hooks
-
![]()
Låpsley
Ethereal, minimalistic electronica
-
![]()
Novelist
Lyrically slick underground grime
-
![]()
Rae Morris
Soaring electro-pop ballads
-
![]()
Shamir
Addictive pocket rocket pop
-
![]()
Shura
A contemporary take on classic bedroom R&B
-
![]()
Slaves
Unashamed fearsome riff makers
-
![]()
SOAK
Wistful and understated acoustic songs about teenage life
-
![]()
Sunset Sons
Sun-soaked pop-rock anthems inspired by surfing culture
-
![]()
Wolf Alice
90s-esque grunge-pop with scuzzy guitars and melancholy vocals
