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While many things about 2021 remain uncertain we know that music will keep us going, just like it has done during the turbulent times of 2020. So, who will become your favourite act of the New Year? Here at Bring The Noise UK we've collated some of the most exciting up-and-coming names who you should look out for in 2021!

Despite how 2020 has turned out for the live music scene, it most certainly hasn't stopped the release of a multitude of incredible new records. As we come to the end of this year, the Bring The Noise UK team took the time to look back on the last twelve months and the records they've loved. Read on to find out who made the cut!

2020 has been a turbulent year, there's no doubt about it, but it's also been one of opportunity for James Kennedy. Previously a member of alternative rock band Kyshera, he officially launched as a solo artist after the band's demise and has since gone on to release his new album 'Make Anger Great Again'. Not stopping there, Kennedy also published his first book, which he describes as "the story of the unsigned, the unsung and the unheard." We caught up with him to find out more...

The COVID-19 pandemic may have halted their busy touring schedule (which included stadium dates with Metallica, arenas with System Of A Down and more), but Ego Kill Talent have kept themselves busy in this testing year with their first-ever livestream and more recently, the release of their new EP 'Part 2, The Dance Between'. With plans to release their new album 'The Dance Between Extremes' in early 2021, we caught up with the Brazilian rockers to find out more...

Formed in 2017 by members of Skeletonwitch, Abigail Williams, Eulogy, Wolvhammer and Leagues Below, Pulchra Morte revive and put their own spin on late-‘80s/early-‘90s doom-infused death metal on their latest album 'Ex Rosa Ceremonia'. We caught up with drummer Clayton Gore to find out more...

New York City-based collective VRSTY have unveiled a video for their latest single 'Massive', a straight-talking track from their recently released EP 'Cloud City'. Described by vocalist Joey Varela as the moment when he decided he was "gonna do whatever it took to break through", we caught up to discuss the song's theme, behind the scenes stories and more. 

Grunge-fuelled power-pop quintet Babyteeth have made their mark with their debut EP 'Knock Yourself Out', which features four original tracks and a cover of Ariana Grande's 'God Is A Woman'. We caught up with the band to find out more, including their formation, ambitions, influences and what we can expect from them next... 

Alt-indie quintet JSA have just released their new EP, 'Fools Empire', comprised of three catchy tunes that will have your head bopping and your foot tapping. We caught up with lead vocalist David Marley to find out about JSA's formation, influences and plans following the EP release. 

Rising quintet Redwood released their stunning debut album 'Beside a Shallow Sun' last month, drawing influence from an array of genres from emo through to post-rock. Intrigued to find out more, we caught up with Jamie Richards (lead guitar/sound design) to discuss the band's formation, influences, ambitions and his first musical memory. 

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Meg Myers has been turning heads across the globe with not one, but two new EPs, 'Thank U 4 Taking Me To 2 The Disco' and 'I'd Like 2 Go Home Now', which were released earlier this month through Sumerian Records. We caught up with Myers to find out more, including her first musical memory, her journey as an artist, her vast array of influences and plans for 2021.