Does it matter how accurate the “Musicians to Watch Out For” lists are?

The BBC have noted their hits and misses from previous “Sound of the year” lists, and found five  names they’ve predicted over the last nine years that are hits. Who much of the success is because they got a kick of momentum by appearing on the list (Plan B?), and how much is down to how well they were marketed (the failure of Little Boots) isn’t discussed.

You know what else isn’t really discussed? That most of the bands and artists featured on these lists are likely still making music, are making a living from their work, have a couple of thousand fans, and are still making great music.

It’s just that they’re not all like Adele and making buckets of money for the major record companies.