The initial list of bands for 2011 has been announced this week. The list was compiled by "recommendations from more than 160 influential UK taste makers, who were asked to name their favourite new acts." according to BBC News BBC Sound of 2011
Among the list are 'fifties throwbacks' Mona who recently were featured this year on BBC later with Jools Holland. They are supporting White Lies in February 2011 and are also on their own tour at the moment featuring in the XFM Winter Wonderland on 15th December and also in the MTV Brand New 2011 show at London Koko on 26th January with Claire MacGuire. The main singles so far are Listen to your love and current single Trouble on the way. Check out their website or the excellent fifties influenced video for Listen To Your Love.
Other notable bands in the BBC Sound of 2011 list are Warpaint, The Vaccines and Claire MacGuire.The list will be narrowed down to 5 main bands in January.
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