NME: The artists and bands to watch out for in 2015

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Image caption, Las Vegas based rapper Shamir [right] poses with Huw Stephens after appearing on the Radio 1 DJ's In Session feature

NME has revealed the names of the artists it thinks will have a big impact on the music scene in 2015.

The list includes singer-songwriter Tobias Jesso Jr, UK rapper Loyle Carner and Madrid-based garage band Hinds.

Another top pick from the music magazine is Las Vegas born rapper Shamir, who says like his music, his image always stood out from the crowd.

"[In school] I stuck out like a sore thumb. The way I dressed, the way I looked, the way I talked," he said.

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Image caption, Tobias Jesso Jr is an Los Angeles based singer-songwriter

"I decided I'd give them something to look at, so I came to school dressed crazy and did my hair a different way every day," Shamir added.

The 20-year-old's attitude eventually led to him picking up the title for 'Best Dressed' and 'Most Likely To Appear On The Cover Of Vogue'.

"I didn't go to prom, because I was too punk, but if I ran I feel like I would have slayed them," he said.

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Image caption, Slaves are a garage-punk duo from Kent

The full list of 10 are revealed in NME's annual Radar issue.

NME: Ones To Watch For 2015

Shamir

Hinds

Public Access TV

Tobias Jesso Jr

Leon Bridges

Slaves

Bully

Neon Waltz

The Districts

Loyle Carner

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