The Sound of 2009 - Musical Debuts and Follow-ups this year.

Klaxons - Recently showcased new songs for their 2007 Mercury Winner 'Myths of The Near Future' follow-up in Brazil on their World tour. Aparently going for a darker edgier sound like their song 'Magik' and less like the rest of the album. Just dont get too carried away with the effects lads?

Radiohead - Everyones favourite Mercury nominees follow-up 'In Rainbows'. Maybe this one will finally win a Mercury? Either way, they'll have to work hard to outshine the now legendary pay as you like release of 'In Rainbows' from 2007.

Blur - After announcing they would play Hyde Park in the summer they also hinted at a UK tour but what about a new Album? Damon's finished his Opera, Monkey Journey to The West, and Gorrillaz don't seem to be doing anything so we can all hope for some new Brit-pop anthems in good faith.

We Have Band -If their début album is as catchy as their début single, 'Oh!' then this trio are ones to keep both eyes on.

Lightspeed Champion - He's already written his third album... C'mon Dev, give over the second Strokes inspired album to us first!

Vampire Weekend - Having dubbed their 2008 début follow-up Album 'Graduation'. Kanye West probably wont be featuring, but orchestral backing will make a return.


Foals - Oxford's math-rocker and Foals front man Yannis Phillipakis says the Antidotes follow-up will sound like the dream of a dying eagle. And they wont cut their hair till its released. Expect the alternative.

Franz Ferdinand - Can they make up the disappointment of their last album and the 3-year wait? If the rest of the album is like their new single 'Ulysses', it may well be able to match their first.


Amazing Baby - Their 'Infinite Fucking Cross' Ep (download for free from their website) is a psychedelic mix between Led Zeppelin and MGMT. With any luck the Brooklyner's album will be even weirder and twice as catchy...

Late of The Pier- With promises of plenty of new singles this year from the Castle Donnington nu-ravers they'll be conquering music genres you probably wont have heard of with or without a new album.

Coldplay - Chris Martin and co. have said they've already written songs for a new album . Oh well. Not every year is perfect.

Kasabian - Previewed their new album at Creamfields festival (dance music festival) in 2008. As long as its not too psychedelic... we don't want them overshadowed by Amazing Baby now?


Little Boots - Tucked away in production last year Little Boots looks like a new artist ready to breakthrough sit up among the tops of the charts with some catchy pop tunes. Hopefully.