On January 4th nme.com reported on BBC’s new music talent list for 2008. (see my report and nme.com)
I was aware of the first few on the list. But I neglegted the latter. But suddenly they are all over the place. It is time to review all 10 and they are all certainly worth a listen.
It was:
1. Adele - it happened. and she went big. we’ll see what she’s got to offer in future. the game is on.
2. Duffy – mercy was and still is all over the place. great voice, but a bit to dusty springfield revival for me. but you go girl.
3. The Ting Tings – that’s not my name! what a tune. and they cover many music magazines these days.
4. Glasvegas – i’m over it, but they are slowly sneaking to the top.
5. Foals – i loved them over a year ago when i saw them at korova, liverpool. they have yet to make it big and they already had their feautre on uk’s show skins. time is running out in my opinion. sadly.
6. Vampire Weekend – very impressive melodies from these (rich boys) New Yorkers, and they are buzzing on the island.
7. Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong – mmh. Didn’t do it for me but for many others it seems.
8. Black Kids – these floridians are a huge hit at o2 wireless and a favourite these days.
9. MGMT – you can believe the hype. They opened for Radiohead and have more promising shows coming up around the world.
10. Santogold – she’s so 80’s but so much fun. a domesticated version of M.I.A. with her own edge.
It seems the BBC are doing their job! Or maybe they just are a great media company to have behind you, allowing the bands they touch become the new big thing..
