The Strength of British Music

Did you know that from 23rd July 2011 - 1st October 2011 there was a British artist at number one in the singles chart. (here & here). 2011 has been a massive year for music in Britain. This year we've seen so many artists 'break through' and finally get recognised. There's been Ed Sheeran, Jessie J, Wretch 32 and Katy B to name a few. Not only have we had loads of new music this year but we've had some of our 'more established' artists come back stronger than ever, for example Coldplay headlined Glasto and T in the Park and the Arctic Monkeys headlined Oxegen and V and of course Adele came back and owned the charts for 18 weeks overall. 

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The shape of the music industry has changed as well, I think we've finally accepted Girls Aloud aren't going to re-form and the only girl band that are massive right now are The Saturdays who are releasing their new album in November. Wonderland have appeared this year though and been nominated for a DMA for break through. Whereas, we've gone from no boy bands to several. I remember watching JLS audition for the X Factor in 2009 and thinking that they've got a really good chance of getting somewhere, not only because of their talent but also because there was a gap in the market for a boy band. Take That were quiet in 2009. Mcfly were touring a little but weren't at the top like they had been before. So there was a JLS shaped gap that they were ready to fill. 

Two years on and there definitely isn't a gap anymore. JLS are releasing their third album, Jukebox, in November of this year. Mcfly are stronger than ever, and writing their sixth album (and of course Tom got engaged). The Wanted exploded on to the scene with All Time Low and now have a massive fan base and continued hits. Their new release Lightning looks as though it is set for number one this weekend as well.Take That got Robbie back and went on tour after releasing their album Progress which became the fastest selling album of the century. Also, as  I am incredibly sure you will know, One Direction graduated X Factor in 3rd place and now have a number one and an album on the way and of course an inZAYNly (I'm sorry I had to) massive fan base.  

Our solo artists are massive right this year as well. Professor Green is releasing his second album which includes the amazing single Read All About it which features up and coming Emeli Sande. Ed Sheeran has become massive and is on tour now, Example has had another strong year so far playing a crazy amount of festivals and his third album was released in September and went to number one. Dappy went solo and to number one. Jessie J won 4 mobo's and has kept going even through her broken foot. We've also got Tinchy Stryder, Tinie Tempah, Devlin, Pixie Lott and Chipmunk going strong among many others.

SB.TV(also here) has contributed massively to British music by finding up and coming artists and giving them a platform to be heard and recognised. SB.TV has also finally had proper recognition this year by being nominated for awards, the Google Chrome advert about SB.TV founder Jamal Edwards and being given their own show Inside SB.TV: From bedroom to boardroom. They also have their own label now and signed Maxta. 

Get ready because this is going to sound corny, but I'm pretty proud of British music right now. There is so much talent and we've got a bit of everything right now. The strength and quality of British music right now is amazing. 

What do you think?

Victoria x

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