VLURE

One of Scotland’s most exciting live acts, the upcoming debut EP Euphoria is shaping up to be a landmark release.
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BROOKE COMBE

Laying down some wonderful soul-fuelled indie, the Edinburgh singer-songwriter has bagged a deal with Island Records.
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CHEF

A leading light in Aberdeen’s burgeoning hop-hop scene, the double SAMA-nominated rapper’s recent session on BBC Introducing in Scotland further demonstrated his potential.
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MURDO MITCHELL

First making his name as busker on the streets of Glasgow at a very young age, he’s now hooked-up with Norwegian label Compro Records.
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WUKASA

With tunes lying somewhere between Years & Years and The 1975, the alt. pop band look like major contenders.
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MORRELL

It was a while coming, but his debut single I Don’t Adore You is a glorious slab of Britpop-fuelled indie rock.
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LVRA

Recipient of the inaugural Sound of Young Scotland at the SAY Award she offers a captivating blend of electronic and R&B sounds.
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UNINVITED

Indie-rock with huge pop hooks and thought-provoking lyrics, they are a very exciting prospect.
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TAMZENE

The Highland singer-songwriter has been on the scene for a while but is set to enter an exciting new chapter in her career with her beautiful folk-tinged pop.
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THE KATUNS

Endorsed by pioneering This Feeling club night, the West Lothian indie rockers’ reputation was further enhanced opening for Vistas at the Barrowland.
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If you were wondering what Jim picked in previous years…

Jim’s 10 for 2021: Alex Amor / Bow Anderson / Daytime TV / Dead Pony / Drift / Joshua Grant / Liimo / Lizzie Reid / Mike McKenzie / Ruby Gaines

Jim’s 10 for 2020: Glassmasterer / Joesef / Keir Gibson / Luke La Volpe / Luna The Professor / Mark Sharp & The Bicycle Thieves / Retro Video Club / Spyres / Swim School / Zoe Graham

Jim’s 10 for 2019: Beta Waves / The Dunts / The Eves / Hyyts / OK Button / Parliamo / The Snuts / Stephanie Cheape / Us (Unify Separate) / Vistas

Jim’s 10 for 2018: Anchor Lane / Callum Beattie / Dancing On Tables / Dogtooth / Lewis Capaldi / Love Sick / The 101 / Rascalton / Skjør / Static Union

Jim’s 10 for 2017: BooHooHoo / Brat And The Bonemen / Emme Woods / Indigo Velvet / Kvasir / The Lapelles / The Ninth Wave / Shvllows / Siights / The Vegan Leather

Jim’s 10 for 2016: 100 Fables / Be Charlotte / Bella And The Bear / JR Green / Lional / Lucia Fontainé / Man Of Moon / November Lights / Single By Sunday / The Van T’s

Jim’s 10 for 2015: C Duncan / Jim Valentine / Kloe / Monogram / Neon Waltz / Sunshine Social / Tallia Storm / Tuff Love / White / The Wild Curve

Jim’s 10 for 2014: The Amazing Snakeheads / Mark Angels / Baby Strange / Herculean / Honeyblood / In Atlanta / Jakil / Model Aeroplanes / Prides / Vigo Thieves

Jim’s 10 for 2013: Anderson McGinty Webster Ward and Fisher / Chvrches / Fatherson / Fluorescent Hearts / Flutes / Fridge Magnets / Holy Esque / Madison / Megan D / The Velveteen Saints

Jim’s 10 for 2012: Bwani Junction / Carly Connor / Discopolis / The Imagineers / Jack Townes / John Wean / The LaFontaines / Little Eye / Nina Nesbitt / Vukovi

Jim’s 10 for 2011: Any Color Black / Capitals / Dot JR / Julia And The Doogans / Midnight Lion / Mopp / Saint Kilda / Rachel Sermanni / Shambles Miller / Weather Barn

Jim’s 10 for 2010: Ambulances / The Boy Who Trapped The Sun / Erland & The Carnival / French Wives / Alex Gardner / GoGoBot / Grum / Kassidy / Kid Adrift / Kitty The Lion

Jim’s 10 for 2009: Alto Elite / Healthy Minds Collapse / Mr Kil / Paper Planes / Pearl And The Puppets / The Phantom Band / Punch & The Apostles / Sugar Crisis / The Velcro Quartet / We See Lights

Jim’s 10 for 2008: The Fire And I / Broken Records / Urbnri / Fangs / Glasvegas / Big Face / Kizzy Star / The Vivians / Twin Atlantic / Attic Lights

Jim’s 10 for 2007: Drive-By Argument / Flood Of Red / ElectricBoyShock / Ghosts / The Law / The Envy Corps / Sixpeopleaway / Low Vs Diamond / Sergeant / Crash My Model Car