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BBC Sound of 2009: The longlist BBC Sound of 2009: The longlist
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Fifteen of the best rising music stars have been announced as the longlist for the BBC's Sound of 2009.Fifteen of the best rising music stars have been announced as the longlist for the BBC's Sound of 2009.
The list is designed to find the best up-and-coming acts for the coming year, with the winner to be named in January.The list is designed to find the best up-and-coming acts for the coming year, with the winner to be named in January.
More than 130 of the UK's leading music critics and broadcasters named their favourite new acts, and the 15 with the most votes have made the longlist.More than 130 of the UK's leading music critics and broadcasters named their favourite new acts, and the 15 with the most votes have made the longlist.
Adele triumphed at number one in Sound of 2008, followed by Duffy, The Ting Tings and Glasvegas.Adele triumphed at number one in Sound of 2008, followed by Duffy, The Ting Tings and Glasvegas.
The longlist is below. Click on the links to watch, hear and read about the acts.The longlist is below. Click on the links to watch, hear and read about the acts.
The Big Pink Dan Black VV Brown Empire of the Sun Florence & the Machine Frankmusik Kid Cudi La Roux Lady GaGa Little Boots Master Shortie Mumford & Sons Passion Pit The Temper Trap White Lies The Big Pink Dan Black VV Brown Empire of the Sun Florence and the Machine Frankmusik Kid Cudi La Roux Lady GaGa Little Boots Master Shortie Mumford & Sons Passion Pit The Temper Trap White Lies