![Electronic Swedish pop with a gothic twist, Niki and The Dove (Niki pictured - not the dove) have been one of the music world's most talked about bands since their 2011 debut, 'The Drummer' EP. Their debut album is due in May 2012]()
Electronic Swedish pop with a gothic twist, Niki and The Dove (Niki pictured - not the dove) have been one of the music world's most talked about bands since their 2011 debut, 'The Drummer' EP. Their debut album is due in May 2012
![US rapper Azealia Banks is one of the most talked-about new female artists of 2012. Cool, filthy and amazing.]()
US rapper Azealia Banks is one of the most talked-about new female artists of 2012. Cool, filthy and amazing.
![Caroline Polachek is the lead singer of US band Chairlift. The band released their third album 'Something' at the start of 2012 - and it's an early Gigwise favourite of the year.]()
Caroline Polachek is the lead singer of US band Chairlift. The band released their third album 'Something' at the start of 2012 - and it's an early Gigwise favourite of the year.
![This lady is Kimbra. She was the guest voice on Gotye's recent chart topper 'Somebody That I Used To Know'. She has a very large mouth - and great tunes of her own.]()
This lady is Kimbra. She was the guest voice on Gotye's recent chart topper 'Somebody That I Used To Know'. She has a very large mouth - and great tunes of her own.
![Downtempo Canadian electro star Grimes is already a firm Gigwise favourite. Achingly cool but simultaneously amazing and accessible. Don't miss her debut album Visions, released March 2012.]()
Downtempo Canadian electro star Grimes is already a firm Gigwise favourite. Achingly cool but simultaneously amazing and accessible. Don't miss her debut album Visions, released March 2012.
![Lana Del Rey needs no introduction, having topped charts and won a BRIT Award already in 2012. Specialises in bleak pop, controversial lips and dubious television appearances. All-round wonderful.]()
Lana Del Rey needs no introduction, having topped charts and won a BRIT Award already in 2012. Specialises in bleak pop, controversial lips and dubious television appearances. All-round wonderful.
![Soul/folkster Lianne Le Havas is one of 2012 early tips for mainstream success who has made her name with sensitive, powerful acoustic performances and personal lyrics.]()
Soul/folkster Lianne Le Havas is one of 2012 early tips for mainstream success who has made her name with sensitive, powerful acoustic performances and personal lyrics.
![Proof that not all Australian lady-pop has to involve the word 'Minogue', Ladyhawke is one of the coolest axe-wielding females on the block, with stunning second album Anxiety due in May 2012.]()
Proof that not all Australian lady-pop has to involve the word 'Minogue', Ladyhawke is one of the coolest axe-wielding females on the block, with stunning second album Anxiety due in May 2012.
![After topping the charts with her DJ Fresh collaboration 'Hot Right Now', Rita Ora is set to repeat the success with her debut solo single, 'R.I.P', featuring Tinie Tempah. Which doesn't really make it a solo single at all, just one on which her name comes first. But we digress...]()
After topping the charts with her DJ Fresh collaboration 'Hot Right Now', Rita Ora is set to repeat the success with her debut solo single, 'R.I.P', featuring Tinie Tempah. Which doesn't really make it a solo single at all, just one on which her name comes first. But we digress...
![Icona Pop (well, this is just one half - Caroline Hjelt) have been gigging relentlessly across the UK over the past six months. Another Swedish export, the girls' specialise in a distinct brand of fashionable, dramatic electronica.]()
Icona Pop (well, this is just one half - Caroline Hjelt) have been gigging relentlessly across the UK over the past six months. Another Swedish export, the girls' specialise in a distinct brand of fashionable, dramatic electronica.
![This is the other half of Icona Pop. Aino Jawo. She knows a thing or two about looking dramatic with drumsticks.]()
This is the other half of Icona Pop. Aino Jawo. She knows a thing or two about looking dramatic with drumsticks.
![A softer, cooler, less world conquering alternative to Adele, Ren Harvieu specialised in her own distinct brand of UK soul with an acoustic touch. Debut album 'Through The Night' due in April 2012.]()
A softer, cooler, less world conquering alternative to Adele, Ren Harvieu specialised in her own distinct brand of UK soul with an acoustic touch. Debut album 'Through The Night' due in April 2012.
![From Hertforshire upbringing to darling of the London warehouse party scene, Charli XCX specialises in ice-cold pop (move over Goldfrapp) and is tipped for big things.]()
From Hertforshire upbringing to darling of the London warehouse party scene, Charli XCX specialises in ice-cold pop (move over Goldfrapp) and is tipped for big things.