BBC Sound of 2010 longlist

While everyone's busy doling out their best-of 2009 lists, BBC has just revealed a teaser for the forthcoming year -- the longlist for BBC's Sound of 2010. The annual poll showcases 15 of the supposedly hottest musical acts each year. Cherry-picked by 165 UK-based tastemakers, these 15 acts are set to make waves in 2010. And by that I mean they are going to sell more records than their counterparts.

It is great to see Ellie Goulding and Marina and the Diamonds make the cut since I've heard so much from them this year. As expected, Owl City is on it but I'm not a fan of his (read: cheesy lyrics). There's Gold Panda and Two Door Cinema Club though I'm not really acquainted with their music as of yet. Guess I will be hearing a lot more from them in '10.

BBC Sound of 2010 longlist [link]
Daisy Dares You
Delphic
Devlin
The Drums
Everything Everything
Giggs
Gold Panda
Ellie Goulding
Hurts
Joy Orbison
Marina and the Diamonds
Owl City
Rox
Stornoway
Two Door Cinema Club

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Some Gold Panda for you:

Daily Randomness

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As mentioned earlier, both Cat Power and Andrew Bird are coming to Singapore in January 2010. Tickets to both events will be available on the 12th of November.

Cat Power
13 Jan 2010, Wed, 9pm
Esplanade Concert Hall
$40, $60, $80

Andrew Bird
26 Jan 2010, Tue, 7.30pm
Esplanade Concert Hall
$40, $60

There are limited concessions for students and NSFs. Mosaic Friend Specials also apply. Refer to the Esplanade website for additional details.

Download:
Cat Power - Troubled Waters

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Tickets for the Yeah Yeah Yeah's upcoming Singapore gig will also go on sale on the 12th of November. Check out Greenhorn Productions' Facebook page for an early bird special.

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Ellie Goulding is heating up the airwaves with "Under The Sheets", a spiffy pop tune that's gotten everybody into a tizzy. Want this track? Get it, get it, get it.