Yet to post initials thoughts on all so here goes: Adele - a big-hitter with a wealth of strong singles and album tracks. Can see her doing well of course. Agnes - some outright bangers in her back pocket. Intrigued to see if they show up. Dido - she's the Delta of this season for me in the sense I know her several big hits but everything else will be a discovery. Will scream if Thank You and Stan are played back-to-back. Jessie Ware - not familiar with her music outside of Wildest Moments and Imagine It Was Us. Will be another discovery. Kate Bush - oops only know her two classics. I fear she may be a threat! Leona Lewis - if the right songs are selected, she could be a contender for the crown. And what a way to mark 20 years since winning XF with potentially winning PF! Marina - another who has the songs to win in theory but is admittedly hit-and-miss. That said, I can already think of 3 or 4 'winning song' worthy bangers from her. Milica - I don't know her. Robyn - it was only a matter of time before she showed up. Again, already can think of 3 songs from her that will inflict bloodbathery upon us lmao. Sophie Ellis-Bextor - two behemoths aside, her discography is packed with BJ-stanning bops and her recent revival should serve her well. Tove Lo - I feel like I should know more about her other than the woman who wrote JADE's Lip Service lol - looking forward to discovering her! Zara - ngl I never took full notice of her until a year ago but whew! she has some HITS. Bananarama - I only really know the big ones so another discovery on the way. Great to have at least one girl group represented - I think that alone should work to their advantage tbh! Dead or Alive - obvs only know You Spin Me Round which I love so that's promising. Depeche Mode - only know Personal Jesus, Enjoy the Silence and Just Can't Get Enough - looking forward to hearing more from them! Fontaines DC - I know the name but can't think of any song from them... I am who I am - iconic spam name. M83 - not familiar with them. New Order - the one song I know from them I absolutely stan. Sade - know of them but can't think of a song. Texas - my mum used to play their CD a lot so am sure there's at least 12 songs I vaguely know from them. Great band! Ultravox - only know of Vienna and even that I can't remember. Inspired pick! Vengaboys - these will bring the fun and I can't wait! Years & Years - some bops in their pocket, hopefully they get played. Bladee - I don't know her. Calvin - interested to see how his cards are played - or more accurately which cards are played. I actually love some of his earlier solo stuff before the big collaborations so hoping they get some attention. Damien Rice - outside of Cannonball and The Blower's Daughter, I don't know her either. Darin - eye candy but yet to know if he's ear candy. Gary Numan - love a golden oldie showing up - that said not familiar with his work. HRVY - not familiar with his music but know the name. Lewis Capaldi - probably a marmite selection here but he has some great songs. Mackenzie Mackay - future discovery Roosevelt - future discovery Sam Fender - really enjoyed his most recent album and yet to delve into his earlier stuff. I think he could do well! Sam Smith - I always wondered how they'd be able to take part in a contest with this format but good to see them in regardless. So many big hits and varied sounds. They've got the collabs, the ballads, the bops, the flops. Threat alert!! Tom Grennan - that image of him!! I don't actually know much of his music beyond that Ella collab from like 4 years ago, his Angel Of My Dreams cover (if there's a covers week - hello!) and Gillette (if there's an ads week - hello!)
FYI I edited my post to add 1 to 2022 and 2 to 2025.
