BBC Sound of 2015: Longlist announced

The BBC Sound of 2015 longlist has been announced, revealing the bands and artists that DJs, critics, and broadcasters from across the music industry believe will break into the mainstream next year.

BBC Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens will announce the top five acts, counting down to the winner, live on The Radio 1 Breakfast Show each morning as he sits in for Nick Grimshaw. The top five acts will be announced each morning from 5 January and simultaneously on the BBC News website and Sound Of 2015 website.

Stephens commented:

“It’s always an exciting time of year to take stock and look at what might be making us dance, cry and jump for joy into the year ahead. I’m excited because there are a lot of artists I and my fellow DJs have supported on the list, and it’s another great chance to share the music we love with an even bigger audience.”