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World Service,09 Jan 2026,49 mins

Sound of 2026

Top of the Pops

Available for 329 days

Sound of,,, is an annual BBC poll of music critics and industry figures to find the most promising new music talent and has been published since 2003. Last month a 10-strong longlist was released, and this week we will be playing tracks from the ranked top five shortlist and find out who has come top of the poll. We also looking at the latest UK album and singles charts, and featuring new hits from James Marriott and Katseye. Presenter: Kim Robson Producer: Alan Rowett A Rotation Media production for BBC World Service (Photo: BBC Radio 1 Sound of 2026 winner Skye Newman at BBC Maida Vale Studios. Credit: James Watkins)

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