![S-Type: One of the most exciting talents to emerge from much-hyped Glasgow label LuckyMe is Edinburgh producer Bobby Perman, AKA S-Type. He first introduced the world to his majestically ambitious, anthemic, hip hop-infused beats with the excellent Billboard EP in 2012, but he's now returned with follow-up Rosario, which further showcases his considerable talents. One track from the EP, 'Lost Girls', almost appeared on Drake's Nothing Was The Same at the rapper's request but his version never surfaced.]()
S-Type: One of the most exciting talents to emerge from much-hyped Glasgow label LuckyMe is Edinburgh producer Bobby Perman, AKA S-Type. He first introduced the world to his majestically ambitious, anthemic, hip hop-infused beats with the excellent Billboard EP in 2012, but he's now returned with follow-up Rosario, which further showcases his considerable talents. One track from the EP, 'Lost Girls', almost appeared on Drake's Nothing Was The Same at the rapper's request but his version never surfaced.
![Lxury: Croydon producer Lxury first grabbed our attention when his debut track, the bouncy 'J.A.W.S', appeared on his friends' Disclosure's Radio 1 Essential Mix. Lxury, real name Andy Smith, has since stoked our interest further with his new EP, Playground. The lead track is a wonderfully chaotic hybrid of children's]()
Lxury: Croydon producer Lxury first grabbed our attention when his debut track, the bouncy 'J.A.W.S', appeared on his friends' Disclosure's Radio 1 Essential Mix. Lxury, real name Andy Smith, has since stoked our interest further with his new EP, Playground. The lead track is a wonderfully chaotic hybrid of children's "la-la-la"s, dreamy strings, and playful drops. Happily, the rest of the EP is just as excellent. He deserves to be huge. [Photo: Latifu Laoye]
![clipping.: Sub Pop signees clipping. released their debut album in 2013, but their sophomore LP, CLPPNG, is making considerable waves. The LA trio, consisting of rapper Daveed Diggs and producers Jonathan Snipes and William Hutson peddle hip hop for people who like their hip hop weird. Fans of Kanye's Yeezus will love their abrasive, industrial, take-no-prisoners sound. It's experimental and forward thinking, but still manages to retain the fundamental, classic elements of hip hop that make the genre so undeniable.]()
clipping.: Sub Pop signees clipping. released their debut album in 2013, but their sophomore LP, CLPPNG, is making considerable waves. The LA trio, consisting of rapper Daveed Diggs and producers Jonathan Snipes and William Hutson peddle hip hop for people who like their hip hop weird. Fans of Kanye's Yeezus will love their abrasive, industrial, take-no-prisoners sound. It's experimental and forward thinking, but still manages to retain the fundamental, classic elements of hip hop that make the genre so undeniable.
![Fractures: Since the emergence of Chet Faker, Australia has been the go-to place for electronic soul stars, and Fractures is set for international attention with his self-titled EP, released in July 2014. His guitar-led sound sets him apart from his contemporaries while brining in a touch of Coldplay's epic stadium sounds, but his stunning voice and downtempo sensibilities are what keep his sound ground, and soulful.]()
Fractures: Since the emergence of Chet Faker, Australia has been the go-to place for electronic soul stars, and Fractures is set for international attention with his self-titled EP, released in July 2014. His guitar-led sound sets him apart from his contemporaries while brining in a touch of Coldplay's epic stadium sounds, but his stunning voice and downtempo sensibilities are what keep his sound ground, and soulful.
![Owl John: Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison has gone solo under the moniker Owl John, and he sounds amazing. While his knack for poetic self-loathing remains intact, his new sound is driven by a harder, heavier and yet more cinematic post-rock rush. We've heard his album, and it's bloody brilliant. Get Owl John in your life now.]()
Owl John: Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison has gone solo under the moniker Owl John, and he sounds amazing. While his knack for poetic self-loathing remains intact, his new sound is driven by a harder, heavier and yet more cinematic post-rock rush. We've heard his album, and it's bloody brilliant. Get Owl John in your life now.
![Courtney Barnett: We've had the privilege of catching this Aussie wonder a few times this year, and believe us when we say she's going to be massive. Totally unphased by the hype that surrounds her, Barnett's appeal lies in her natural charm and totally unguarded and non-contrived approach to music. Carefree as her sound and attitude may be, Barnett gives it her all and delivers every time without fail, as her current live show is showcase of whimsical and intelligent grunge-fuelled alt-folk points toward what could easily be an immaculate debut album.]()
Courtney Barnett: We've had the privilege of catching this Aussie wonder a few times this year, and believe us when we say she's going to be massive. Totally unphased by the hype that surrounds her, Barnett's appeal lies in her natural charm and totally unguarded and non-contrived approach to music. Carefree as her sound and attitude may be, Barnett gives it her all and delivers every time without fail, as her current live show is showcase of whimsical and intelligent grunge-fuelled alt-folk points toward what could easily be an immaculate debut album.
![Girl Band: A blend of QOTSA-esque rhythms, post-punk riffs and the maniacal screeching of The Fall mix to create one of the UK's most promising new bands. They're going to be very big indeed - catch their terrifying live menace as soon as you can.]()
Girl Band: A blend of QOTSA-esque rhythms, post-punk riffs and the maniacal screeching of The Fall mix to create one of the UK's most promising new bands. They're going to be very big indeed - catch their terrifying live menace as soon as you can.
![Southern: Brother and sister Thom and Lucy Southern make one hell of a noise for a duo, letting their unmistakable fire in their bellies translate into volatile blues-tinged rock n' roll. The sounds of Tennessee never sounded so Irish.]()
Southern: Brother and sister Thom and Lucy Southern make one hell of a noise for a duo, letting their unmistakable fire in their bellies translate into volatile blues-tinged rock n' roll. The sounds of Tennessee never sounded so Irish.