Becky Sikasa

The German-raised soul singer’s debut solo EP Twelve Wooden Boxes has turned many heads, and she played a stunning set at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards 2022.
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The Big Day

The Glasgow-based outfit got of to a flyer with their first single Fashion Statement winning over BBC Radio 1’s Jack Saunders. The hook-laden indie rock anthem suggests very exciting things ahead.
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Calum Bowie

One of the highlights of Tenement Trail 2022 with a blistering set at the Barrowland. The Aberdeenshire lad’s songs have the ability to get a full room singing along. 
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Kaeto

Bursting onto the scene with her explosive debut single Good Morning, the London-based Scot is creating some gloriously edgy pop.
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Katie Gregson-MacLeod

Katie’s been on my radar for a while, but the Inverness singer-songwriter’s music went global in 2022. The viral demo track Complex opened many doors and secured a major label record deal.
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Medicine Cabinet

My top act at TRNSMT 2022, they blew me away with their set on the River Stage. Feisty indie rock packed full of style with massive hooks.
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Pink Limit

Another act that turned in an impressive performance at Tenement Trail. Formed during lockdown as ‘Cola’, they took part in the Hit The Road initiative for young acts before re-emerging with the new name.
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Plasticine

Debuting early 2022 supporting Glasvegas, the single Do Bad Boys Go To Heaven is a wonderful introduction to the Glasgow band punk-tinged indie-rock.
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Redolent

On the scene for a while, but now embracing more electronic sounds. Exciting times are ahead for the Edinburgh-based outfit.
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Russell Stewart

Jaw-dropping alt. soul from the Glasgow singer-songwriter. He’s marked his territory with the stunning Into View EP.
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_{Main image photo credits: Susan McFadzean / Caity Krone / Rory Barnes / Kieran Howe}

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If you were wondering what Jim picked in previous years…

Jim’s 10 for 2022: Brooke Combe / Chef / The Katuns / Lvra / Morrell / Murdo Mitchell / Tamzene / Uninvited / Vlure / Wukasa

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