The Japanese House, Declan McKenna + Cabbage amongst names longlisted for the BBC Sound Of 2017

The BBC Sound Of 2017 long-list has been revealed, with inclusions lined up for The Japanese House, Declan McKenna and Cabbage amongst others.

Having a look into the future (as we all do at this time of year), 2017’s list also includes appearances from the likes of Rag ‘n’ Bone Man, Jorja Smith, Ray BLK, AJ Tracey, Dave, Anderson .Paak and The Amazons amongst others.

The top 5 shortlisted acts will be revealed at the start of January, with the winner following in the footsteps of previous picks Jack Garratt, Haim, Years & Years and y’know, Adele.

While you’re about, why don’t you check out this month’s cover feature with Sound Of… nominee The Japanese House – guarantee you’ll enjoy it. We wouldn’t lie like that on a Monday.

Have a look at the full list below,

BBC Sound Of 2017 Long-List:

AJ Tracey
Anderson .Paak
Cabbage
Dave
Declan McKenna
Jorja Smith
Maggie Rogers
Nadia Rose
Rag ‘n’ Bone Man
Ray BLK
RAYE
Stefflon Don
The Amazons
The Japanese House
Tom Grennan