So welcome to 2012 people, the year that the world may or may not end, before it does (or doesn't) however there should be time for some new blood to hit the big time.
Last year saw Chase & Status and Nero smash the charts from humble and niche beginnings whereas the world began to buzz over the already controversial Lana Del Rey.
These are Gigwise's picks for who is set to shake things up even further, including Tribes who are set to release their album in the coming months and Modestep whose rock and roll approach to Dubstep ustreaming has lead them on a huge world tour.
Have a gander and get listening...
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Azealia Banks - The 20-year-old rapper from New York caused quite a stir towards the end of 2011, topping numerous polls. Azealia Banks has already collaborated with Diplo and Switch on EP 'Lazers Never Die' in 2010. For a lady who accidentally fell into music, don't expect her to go away any time soon.
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