FEATURE:
The Ones to Watch 2017: Part One
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WE are heading into the New Year with a candid mix of…
hopefulness and anxiety. There has been some music-related heartache and loss; we have witnessed some incredible albums and truly awesome moments – quite a balance from one of the most memorable years in recent memory. New musicians and talent are exciting and showing just what the future holds in store. With other publications and sites collating their ‘Ones to Watch 2017’ I thought I’d pitch in. In this first part, I put together some of the bands, artists and D.J.s I feel will be having a productive and accomplished next year – those we should all be keeping an eye out for.
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D.J.s and Producers
Carly Wilford – D.J./Entrepreneur, London
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/284758455" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
Roxi Yung – Singer/Musician/D.J., London
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/290786246" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
https://www.facebook.com/roxiyung/?fref=ts
PHOTO CREDIT: @nathalietheryphotog
Siggy Smalls – D.J.
[mixcloud https://www.mixcloud.com/MEATtransMISSION/full-swing-with-siggy-smalls-081115/ width=100% height=120 hide_cover=1 light=1]
https://www.facebook.com/siggysmalls0/?fref=ts
Musicians
PHOTO CREDIT: Zoe Etter
Elena Ramona – Pop/Dance/EDM, Surrey, U.K.
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/264076178" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
https://www.facebook.com/elenaramonaofficialpage/?fref=ts
CASSI – Dance/House/E.D.M./Trance, Surrey, U.K.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwoZcPOMWNw&w=560&h=315]
https://www.facebook.com/cassiofficial/?fref=ts
INDIYA – Pop/Soul, London, U.K.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3MBgv1Q3UM&w=560&h=315]
https://www.facebook.com/INDIYAmusic/?fref=ts
Michelle O Faith – Soul/Pop/Alternative, London, U.K.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD9G9TUObgk&w=560&h=315]
https://www.facebook.com/michelleofaithofficial/?fref=ts
King No-One – Indie-Rock, York, U.K.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLnIaG3VI-Q&w=560&h=315]
Next State – E.D.M./House/Electronic, Surrey, U.K.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1wJ57_efK8&w=560&h=315]
https://www.facebook.com/nextstateofficial/?fref=ts
Boston Building – Pop/Alternative, London, U.K.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4FSnFUwC6s&w=560&h=315]
https://www.facebook.com/bostonbuilding/
SIIGHTS – Pop, Ireland/Scotland, U.K.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2TcInBvPpU&w=560&h=315]
https://www.facebook.com/siights/?fref=ts
Signal – Rap/Hip-Hop, Basingstoke, U.K.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51qP6nTKWYI&w=560&h=315]
https://www.facebook.com/SignalOfficial/?fref=ts
Saints Patience – Classic-Rock, London, U.K.
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/253140605" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
http://www.saintspatience.co.uk/
Ellie Rose – Pop, London, U.K.
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/291809288" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
Chess Galea – Pop/Soul, Surrey/London, U.K.
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/257937959" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
PHOTO CREDIT: Emilia Buggins
Catherine Okada – Pop/Alternative, London, U.K.
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/276466060" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
https://www.facebook.com/catherineokadamusic/
Chenai Zinyuku – Soul/Pop/Electronic, London, U.K.
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/176390087" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
Majik – Electronic/Chill, London, U.K.
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/289686554" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
Emily Mac – Blues-Rock, Toronto, Canada
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHaQA-_O0_A&w=560&h=315]
PHOTO CREDIT: @aaron_f_arteaga
Snoh Aalegra – Romantic-Soul, L.A., U.S.A.
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/294032931" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
https://www.facebook.com/Snohofficial/?fref=ts
Lola Coca – Hip-Hop/Ska/Pop, London, U.K.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R65e8TD1KQ&w=560&h=315]
PHOTO CREDIT: Robin Clewley
XamVolo – Soul, Liverpool/London, U.K.
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/292437144" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
https://www.facebook.com/Xamvolo/
Bee – Pop, Indie, London/Surrey, U.K.
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/173303068" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
https://www.facebook.com/BeeBazin/?fref=ts
PHOTO CREDIT: Timothy Ward
Jen Armstrong – Pop/Soul – London/Leeds, U.K.
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/257485565" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
http://jenarmstrong.tv/official/Home.html
PHOTO CREDIT: @boringlandscapes
Miles Glyphers – Rap/Hip-Hop, Sydney, Australia
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/293611167" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
https://www.facebook.com/milesglyphers/?fref=ts
PHOTO CREDIT: www.nickkentphtography.com
Rews – Alternative-Rock/Pop, London, U.K.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSkBS8J_qhk&w=560&h=315]
https://rewsmusic1.wordpress.com/
Ruben – Pop, Surrey/London, U.K.
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/289707904" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
IDLES – Post-Punk/New Wave, Bristol, U.K.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Oxqf_15k0w&w=560&h=315]
https://www.facebook.com/idlesband/?fref=ts
Lulu James – Soul, South Shields, U.K.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw4l0NOOWTA&w=560&h=315]
https://www.facebook.com/lulujames/?fref=ts
PHOTO CREDIT: You Magazine
Earl – Soul/Blues, Alaska, U.S.A., London, U.K.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dyNrqgxbSY&w=560&h=315]
https://www.facebook.com/earlmusic.official/?fref=ts
Diamond White Riots – Indie/Alternative, Doncaster, U.K.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5m-41KNg1A&w=560&h=315]
https://www.facebook.com/diamondwhiteriotsDWR/
Duke of Wolves – Rock/Alternative, London, U.K.
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/293996381" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
https://www.facebook.com/dukeofwolves/?fref=ts
Laura Saggers – Buckinghamshire, U.K. /Los Angeles, U.S.A.
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/288730525" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
Words & Noises – Alternative-Rock, London/Manchester, U.K.
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/282245514" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
http://www.wordsandnoises.com/
Lewis Fieldhouse – Americana-Pop, London, U.K.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfUpihwnH6w&w=560&h=315]
http://www.lewisfieldhouse.com/
Lánre – African-Folk/Soul/Root, London, U.K.
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/259183267" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
I Am Willow – Pop/Cinematic, Valetta, Malta/London, U.K.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzKpBDDnhUU&w=560&h=315]
https://www.facebook.com/iamwillowmusic/
Yotam Mahler – Pop/R&B/Soul, Tel Aviv, Israel
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/281605400" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
https://www.facebook.com/mahleryotam/?fref=ts
Toothless – Indie/Alternative, London, U.K.
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/292479333" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]
PHOTO CREDIT: Guy Haviv
ADI – Tel Aviv, Israel
[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/293650169" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /]