A gently soothing twist of dulcet tones and sweetly subtle acoustic guitar lends a velvety smooth ambience to Uno-mot’s latest song, the somewhat misleading and ironically titled ‘Louder Please’, says our in house reviewer Davina Richards.

If you’re fed up of your iTunes collection and are all set up for some serious updating, read on as we give you the latest artists well worth a listen to, from acoustic pop to indie rock.

Essential gig dates, single releases, ones to watch and much more.

After having too much fun predicting the talent of 2008, we thought we would continue with our quest, to expose the artists we think will make it big in 2008.

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.

We chat to London based up and coming singer-song writer Kevin Hadley, aka Yeah Sparrow, about his musical style, monkeys and, er, Margaret Thatcher!

North London’s hot new understated talent drops his debut album, Allow It To Come On, this 14th January 2008.

LCD Soundsystem: Currently the biggest act in dance music, we take a look at LCD Soundsystem and their latest music videos.

One of the original pioneers of Drum and Bass makes a triumphant return with a great new record.

In a band? make music? Then you simply cannot afford to miss this fantastic opportunity to promote your music in our soon-to-launch Urban Planet Unsigned section.

Wahoo; that sounds like something new.

Bored of all them annoying radio ads, claims of being cool and all that other nonsense you get on the radio these days and just want to get down to some good old fashioned music? Then you could do worse than check out Dougie Fresh the DJ, the man with the mix for your....

Salena Godden and Peter Coyte bring us sexy ska-infused pop for the naughties courtesy of SaltPeter.

If you like eclectic electro-karaoke with a wicked twist and belting beats then you'll love this New York based act: one to watch.

Flying the flag for Leeds when it comes to house and techno, 2007 should see Back to Basics regulars Audiojack go large!

We showcase the talents of Dave Bernardi, one of Scotland’s rising stars on the DJ circuit. Plus, download a great promo-mix and an EXCLUSIVE sample from his new single.

Straddling the divide between artistic progression and NYC grit, Aesop Rock’s legions of fans are ready for his new album, None Shall Pass.

If it’s Drum n’ Bass you are after then Cardiff based Link Barrett aka High Contrast, signed to the consistently impressive Hospital label, delivers.

Mashing tunes up like, er, some sort of masher, Birmingham’s Mr. White Label is one of the UK’s undisputed bests at remixes and bootlegs. You'll like it!

Sounding like a 1980s synth-electro band being mauled by Mylo, get ready for the inventive sounds of Parisian duo Blackstrobe.

A pioneer of the Berlin techno scene since way back in the day, Urban Planet salutes Ellen Allien, a globe trotting DJ and producer.

With his homespun electro-enfused Drum & Bass sounds, Sheffield based Extra Breaks has plenty to teach all wannabe bedroom producers.

Fans of deep house take note; the Lost My Dog label is certainly one to watch with a super line up of releases on the way. Plus, download a Pete Dafeet mix

British funky soul takes another step forward with Britsol’s Boca 45 as he releases what promises to be a highly accomplished second album.