Bedroom pop star Griff has claimed 5th position on BBC Music's Sound of 2021 poll. Watch her stripped back performance of Love is a Compass for Radio 1's Piano Sessions
BERWYN's songs about heartache have earned him third place on the Sound of 2021 shortlist. This Later... with Jools Holland performance was filmed at home during lockdown in 2020 Show more
Psychedelic soul singer Greentea Peng has claimed 4th position on BBC Music's Sound of 2021 list. Watch her performance of Hu Man for Later... with Jools Holland
Holly Humberstone's dark, wonky pop and intensely personal lyrics placed her at #2 on our Sound of 2021 poll. This performance was filmed for BBC Music Introducing LIVE 2020 Show more
Pa Salieu is the winner of BBC Music's tastemaster poll of emerging talent - the Sound of 2021. This performance was filmed in the BBC Radio Theatre for 1Xtra Live 2020. Show more
23 year old Coventry rapper Pa Salieu is winner of BBC Music's Sound of 2021 poll. His exquisitely produced songs tell stories of friendship, family, exclusion and racism. Show more