BBC Sound of 2011

I've been semi productive this morning, took care a few things school but not necessarily lab related and am about to head out of the door.

But I wanted to leave you with this year's Sound of 2011.

The long list follows:

SOUND OF 2011: THE LONGLIST

• James Blake
• Anna Calvi
• Daley
• Esben & the Witch
• Jessie J
• Clare Maguire
• Mona
• The Naked & Famous
• Nero
• Jai Paul
• The Vaccines
• Warpaint
• Jamie Woon
• Wretch 32
• Yuck

This year I'm not a fan of most on the list.

My top 3 favorite are:

Mona-"Listen to you love"

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They're playing at The Rock Shop on Jan 12, I'm really hoping to catch them live!

The Naked and Famous "Young Blood"

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And Warpaint, a California band who describe themselves as Ghettotech, don't think I've ever heard that term used before, but they do have an interesting though I wouldn't call it unique sound. I certainly see a bit of the XX in them.

"Warpaint"

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In January the BBC will announce the top 5 and the winner, can't wait to see if I'm on par with the next list!

Nicole