BBC Sound of 2021

[Mattymooz]

the BBC Sound Of Longlist has been announced - Looks like a pretty good mix this year though maybe its just me but they seem a bit more established this year? Who are we liking out of the list, I've still got a couple to listen to before I make any firm judgements....

 

The Longlist:
Alfie Templeman
Berwyn
Bree Runway
Dutchavelli
Girl In Red
Greentea Peng
Griff
Holly Humberstone
Pa Salieu
The Lathums

 

Side note: not sure what the second half of the alphabet did this year to only get 2 noms....

[Chapple12345]

Probably more established this year because theres been so few chances for smaller acts to perform! 

[rockandnoll]

Alfie Templeman is the pick for me. Seems to have a real party vibe going on. However, Berwyn would be my slightly less mainstream pick I suppose.

[FakeEmpire]

Odd list this year in that all of these feel quite well known already.

I've been really digging Pa Salieu this year, that mixtape is excellent so he's my pick.

Surprised to see Dutch nominated given the recent allegations.

[Padjeq]

I want Bree Runway to win. Although given how Holly Humberstone is being talked about on Annie Mac's show, with the 'lewis capaldi saw her at glastonbury' origin story, I'm expecting her to win. Not sure why given he's never bothered the charts, but apparently Alfie Templeman is on christmas TOTP, so they've got plans for him too.

Dutchavelli being on the list.....christ alive.

[Dancers Stand Very Still]

10 hours ago, Padjeq said:

I want Bree Runway to win. Although given how Holly Humberstone is being talked about on Annie Mac's show, with the 'lewis capaldi saw her at glastonbury' origin story, I'm expecting her to win. Not sure why given he's never bothered the charts, but apparently Alfie Templeman is on christmas TOTP, so they've got plans for him too.

Dutchavelli being on the list.....christ alive.

Isn't Alfie Templeman very young, too? IMO, he's the weaker half of the 'indiegram beach pop scene' (if that's not total nonsense) with Oscar Lang, from when I've stumbled across them both live. As you say, not sure how he's broken through to this point. I don't have any insight, but assume a lot depends on publicity and backing for acts of that type and that there's plenty of politics behind these lists? Would love to read an article in that vein. 

[Padjeq]

11 hours ago, JHad said:

Isn't Alfie Templeman very young, too? IMO, he's the weaker half of the 'indiegram beach pop scene' (if that's not total nonsense) with Oscar Lang, from when I've stumbled across them both live. As you say, not sure how he's broken through to this point. I don't have any insight, but assume a lot depends on publicity and backing for acts of that type and that there's plenty of politics behind these lists? Would love to read an article in that vein. 

Alfie Templeman is 17 I think.

That would be a great read. Until I get the facts I just assume everyone is on the private school fast track.

 

[Quark]

Only ones I'm remotely up to speed with on the least are Greentea Peng and The Lathums. Will have to give some of these a spin.

[Haan]

 

On 12/9/2020 at 9:44 AM, FakeEmpire said:

Surprised to see Dutch nominated given the recent allegations.

 

On 12/9/2020 at 11:08 AM, Padjeq said:

Dutchavelli being on the list.....christ alive.

 

Can't believe he got nominated!

 

I really like Pa Salieu, but Bree Runway is probably my pick. Hyperpop sounds really fresh and that Missy Elliot collab was crazy

[Padjeq]

We got a top 5:

5. Griff

Her best song is the one with HONNE. Maybe that's her, maybe that's cuzza HONNE, but it's the only one with a hook that could bother the charts (+ the additional the Postal Service sounding post chorus)

4. Greentea Peng

I'm ambivalent. Surprised she got this high given the lack of promo on Annie Mac's show.

3. Berwyn

Honestly all this time thought he was Dermot Kennedy when I'd hear his song.

2. Holly Humberstone

Annie Mac asked her last night how she feels to be second and she said she's known for months but the thrill hasn't worn off, haha.

1. Pa Salieu

Glad it's him over Templeman. Annie's been playing him a lot.

[Mattymooz]

Yeah its an odd top 5 imo, glad Hollie & Pa Salieu made it but the other 3 seem like odd picks (especially Griff imo).

[Quark]

Started working through the list a bit. Griff is...ok.  Not exactly exciting.

[Haan]

Happy Pa Salieu won. Love seeing rap from other places than London doing well, even if I think Coventry is drab as hell (no offense to any Coventry natives)

[priest17]

did anyone else just vote for PS coz they missed this thread first time round. I win!

[priest17]

my little brother recommended my greentea peng a while ago, but calling green tea peng is something he would do so I refuse to buy in.