AlunaGeorge
Gracing the main stage is London electro duo AlunaGeorge, comprising of vocals from Aluna Francis and production by George Reid. After a slow start on the musical track, they recently scored a nomination for the Critic’s Choice award at the Brits this year, and were the runners-up in the BBC’s Sound of 2013 listing. Now they’ve got a successful collaboration with Disclosure under their belt and an imminent album release, it is plain to see that these two have a fantastic year ahead and the potential to go very far.
Serious Sam Barrett
Scoring a spot on the Bison Coffee Stage, Leeds boy Sam is ready to bring his modern twist on bluesy-folk to the crowds gathering on the Knavesmire. He has a kind of Tallest Man on Earth vibe, but what makes him so unique is that he mixes the traditional American blues and country approach with lyrics about his Yorkshire homeland; and all with the showmanship of a 12 string guitar.
PAWS
This Scottish garage-pop/rock outfit are taking to the Please Please You stage, to showcase their lo-fi sounds this spring. So far, their gig venues have included a friend of a friend’s bathroom and on top of a double decker bus, as well as T in the Park. Their imaginatively named album Cokefloat! was released last year, and is reminiscent of the 90’s pop-punk scene, full of youthful angst, which will surely bring energy and rawness to YO1.
Lulu James
With influences spanning Jamie Woon, Drake, Eminem and James Blake, Geordie girl Lulu James is bringing a touch of tenderness to the festivities, with what has been dubbed as ‘melodramatic dub-pop’. With an EP coming out at the end of April, she is definitely one to watch if the title track, ‘Rope Mirage’ is anything to go by.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVtuluGSG7Y