With the New Year fully upon us, we’ve decided to name a few acts we think are going to make it big in 2008. Read on for our predictions.

Operahouse

Made up of Camden boys Johnny Lloyd, Jimmy Cratch, Alex Kaines and Ben Niblett, Operahouse are a first class indie, disco band. After spotting them on Myspace and hearing their tunes on Radio 1 and Xfm we have no doubt Operahouse will have a very promising future. Their latest single “Born a Boy” is out January 28th 2008. Want a preview? Listen hear.

Sound: Rock / Indie / Pop

Foals

It’s most likely that you’ve already heard the name “Foals” a hundred times already, but that’s not in vain. These guys have tremendous talent. They are on tour from March and we reckon you’ll be a fool if you don’t try and get tickets to one of their gigs. For more information: Click here.

Sound: Pop

Milburn

Although these guys have already played some top gigs, including Xfm’s Big Night Out and have a rather big following amongst indie lovers, Milburn remain relatively unknown. This year we hope to see Milburn break the barriers of the underground wall, making 2008 their year for stardom. Visit: myspace.com/milburnmusic

Sound: Indie / Pop

Adele

Soul singer Adele has recently won the BBC News Website’s talent poll ‘Sound of 2008’ and we couldn’t have agreed more with the verdict. Sounding like a combination of Jill Scott, Lauryn Hill and Amy Winehouse her voice and musical style is breathtaking. Take a look: myspace.com/adelelondon
and adele.tv

Sound: Soul

The Clik Clik

Indie and electro pop act, The Clik Clik, offer a delicious mix of boy girl vocals, exhilarating tracks and a cool image to boot. The tune “My Dunks” has received critical acclaim and air play from the new music king Radio 1’s Zane Lowe. Visit: myspace.com/theclikclik

Sound: Indie / Pop / Electro

For big hitters within the alternative scene, we picture The Ting Tings making a huge impact with fans across genres. They’re influences include Gorillaz, Talking Heads, Blondie and Bjork. This is a duo well worth listening to and reminded us of chart smashers CSS. Let us know what you think- for a taster: Click here

Sound: Pop / Alternative

Duffy

Compared with Dusty Springfield, Duffy is one to watch very closely. With husky vocals and a powerful Motown sound, Duffy have already caught the attention of Radio 1 and made it to the second spot of the BBC poll of “Sound of 2008”. Check them out at myspace.com/duffymyspace

Sound: Pop / Alternative

Black Kids

Made up of Owen Holmes, Kevin Snow, Dawn Watley, Ali Youngblood and Reggie Youngblood, Black Kids stirred up quite a following at the end of 2007. With tours lined up with Kate Nash and Vice, we expect a promising 2008 for the Black Kids. Visit: myspace.com/blackkidsrock

Sound: Indie

Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong

South East London boys JL and the JJJ are destined to be big hitters. With a unique indie pop sound, it’s hard not to love their latest tracks “Lucio Starts Fires”, “Lonely Buoy” and “Tough Terrible”. For a news year’s resolution that’s worth keeping, make sure you keep a close eye on these guys. Listen to their music at: myspace.com/joeleanandthejingjangjong

Sound: Indie/ Pop

DJ@War

He’s the winner of the Calvin Klein “Are You the CK-One” competition, which was launched at the end of 2007 in a quest to find the hottest UK DJ. After checking out his style, we agree with the judges. Read more: DJ@War

Sound: Hip Hop

Vampire Weekend

Their album drops at the end of the month and its a beauty worth purchasing. Those who like both new rave and punk are sure to get hooked on the tunes of Vampire Weekend. Get a taster: myspace.com/vampireweekend.

Sound: Punk/ New Rave