Ed's Note: Blog Sound Of 2013 Longlist Announced

Words: Saam Das

People tend to get a bit worked up about tips for [insert forthcoming year]/bands to watch, especially when the BBC Sound Of poll appears. For the most part, I quite enjoy it, and being invited to take part in the BBC Sound Of 2010 poll has probably been the pinnacle of my blogging career. For those looking for a variation on the theme, you can find the second annual Blog Sound Of 2013 longlist below.

Listen: The Neighbourhood - Let It Go [New Single]

Words: Jack Thomson

The Neighbourhood are a mysterious LA quintet that look set to have a promising 2013 ahead of them. With the release of their debut EP, 'I’m Sorry...', back in May, the blog world almost universally turned their heads. At the start of last week, the band put up a video for new single 'Let It Go'.