Morning Parade - Gigwise has been behind Morning Parade since the very beginning. The Essex five-piece have said they can see stadiums in their future, and, if songs like �Under The Stars� are anything to go by, then who are we to doubt them. They are set to embark on their first headline UK tour in February.
James Blake - Like so many modern day music stars, James Blake�s music career began in his bedroom. Since then (and it was only a year ago), he�s blossomed into one of the UK�s finest musicians thanks largely to his minimal take on dubstep. If there was ever a British musician destined to work with Kanye West, then it�s this Londoner.
Daley - Still only 21, Daley shot to fame in 2010 thanks to his vocal collaboration with Gorillaz on the track �Doncomatic�. Signed to A&M, the soul singer is braced to release his solo debut in 2011. Check out the video for �Rainy Day� now.
Katy B - Thanks to �Katy On A Mission�, 2010 was a big year for Katy B. But 2011 looks set to be even bigger for the Brit School graduate, who is set to release her debut album early next year. Studying alongside one of Gigwise�s other tips James Blake at Goldsmiths in London, Katy B slides effortlessly from dubstep to house, with a little UK garage in between.
Anna Calvi - Calvi has been trying to grind out a music career for nearly five years, but 2011 looks set to finally be her year. Signed to Domino Records, the atmospheric performer, who creates romance-tinged pop, released her self-titled debut in January. We expect the accolades to follow.
Wretch 32 - This London rapper has been on the scene for a good few years now, working with the likes of Tinie Tempah and Chipmunk, but now it�s his time. Still half-way through recording his debut album proper, Wretch 32 could well prove to be the future of British hip-hop.
The Naked & Famous - Not too many bands can lay claim to the honour of Big In New Zealand, but that�s exactly what The Naked And Famous have achieved. The next step, however, is the world, and with electro-pop songs that blend MGMT and Passion Pit, it is seemingly their oyster.
Esben & The Witch - Hailing from Brighton, Esben & The Witch earned their stripes performing alongside the likes of The xx and Wild Beasts. And if you listen to songs like �Marching Song� you�ll hear why. Look for the three-pieces experimental rock to soundtrack your stereos in 2011.
Willow Smith - Time for the compulsory Let�s tip someone who should really still be studying award. In 2011 it�s Willow Smith - the daughter of Hollywood actor of Will - who turned heads with the single �Whip My Hair� at the end of 2010. Unsurprisingly, she�ll be heading out on tour with Justin Bieber in 2011 and, at seven years his junior, will probably be eager to emulate his success.
The Vaccines - Hype behind this London band, fronted by Justin Young (who formerly performed as Jay Jay Pistolet), only began towards the end of 2010, but it looks set to continue well into next year and beyond. The Vaccines alt-rock would appear to borrow heavily from bands like The Ramones, which is never a bad thing.
Mona - Gigwise first delivered you an insight into Mona�s world in summer 2010 and ever since the Nashville band have set tongues wagging. The apparent heirs to fellow compatriots King Of Leon, 2011 will see the group hit the UK for their first full tour. And don�t forget to check out the as-yet-untitled album as well.
Yuck - Formed from by Cajun Dance Party�s ex-guitarist Max Bloom and singer Daniel Blumberg, Yuck write the kind of angst-ridden pop music that makes you want to go and sit in a corner and take a long hard look at yourself. Yet, as �Georgia�, shows they someone manage to make it all rather uplifting at the same time.
Jessie J - The British Lady Gaga? Probably, if �Do It Like A Dude� is anything to go by. The Essex 22-year-old singer has already written for Alicia Keys and Miley Cyrus and has seemingly got the world at her feet after picking up the BRIT Critics Choice award for 2011.
Clare Maguire - Want to know what our first thought was when we heard Clare Maguire? Kate Bush. Seemingly hailing from the same school of avant-garde experimentalism as Bush, Maguire posses a voice that will both enchant and haunt you at the same time, which, by any stretch of the imagination, is a rather powerful combination.
Labrinth - He�s the man behind Tinie Tempah�s epic debut �Disc-Overy�, but in 2011 Labrinth is hoping to set himself free of the shackles of just being a producer and build on foundations of his one-off 2010 single �Let The Sunshine�. Like his work with the aforementioned rapper, the production is polished, and when combined with Labrinth�s warm vocals, is quite a combination.
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It’s that time of the year (just) when Gigwise looks at the musicians we believe are destined to become stars in the coming 12 months.
After backing the likes of Drake, The Drums and Everything Everything in 2010, we’re hopeful our 2011 selections will also prove us right.
From Essex five-piece Morning Parade to local compatriot Jessie J, and from James Blake to Mona, our tips for the top have got all the genres covered - and then some.
We’ll be bringing you more information about each act in the coming weeks, but for now enjoy some of the best new music around courtesy of the below YouTube videos.
You can also listen to Gigwise’s Ones To Watch In 2011 on Spotify.