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SZA
SZA is a labelmate with Kendrick Lamar, and released one of the albums of the year with 'Ctrl'. Best track: The Weekend.
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Kelela
People had been waiting since 2013 for an album from Kelela - 'Take Me Apart' does not disappoint. Plus, Solange and Bjork love her. Best track: 'LMK'
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Fickle Friends
Sweet murmuring vocals over a myriad of colourful noise. Party music, but not as you typically know it. Best track: Hard To Be Myself
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Chase Atlantic
A Marmite band, but they sure know their way around an earworm. Having spent the summer working in the Madden brothers, these Aussie lads just released their self-titled debut album. Best track: 'Dancer In The Dark'
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Rationale
Morrissey-meets-Tracey Chapman? It works, trust me. A unique vocal over tumultuous pop/rock soundscapes. Best track: 'Prodigal Son'
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Chloe Howl
The singer-songwriter is about to release new material, which is all very exciting, isn't it? Best track: 'Magnetic'
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Everything Everything
What don't you get with Everything Everything? Every album seems them take a stab at genre previously unconquered, with always excellent results. Best track: 'Night Of The Long Knives'
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Dagny
Super strong Scandi-vocals over unapologetic pop beats. Best track: 'Backbeat' / 'Nothing At All'
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LIGHTS
New album 'Skin&Earth' is a welcome return to form for the Canadian pop star. Best track: 'Savage'
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Khalid
Khalid's only just begun to make an impact this side of the water, but his debut album deserves a spin for his beautifully sincere vocals. Best track: 'Keep Me'
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Terror Jr
The gal has released three EPs this year - absolutely no stopping her. This is brash electro pop at it's finest. Best track: 'Do Or Die'
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Oh Wonder
You like harmonies? These guys got harmonies. Best track: 'Drive' / 'Bigger Than Love'
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Rex Orange County
Low-fi loveliness from a boy with a rose-tinted view of the world. Sure isn't there enough badness in the world ATM? Best track: 'Untitled'
