BBC Sound of 2010

So it looks like Hereford based acoustic pop star Ellie Goulding has been tipped for the top, in the BBC's Sound of 2010 list. No surprises there, there have been rumours and speculation coming from all directions about the future success of this would be pop star.Goulding was studying drama at university when she discovered the sound that was destined to make her one of the most hotly-tipped new artists of 2010. And she is joined on the list by fellow solo artists Marina and the Diamonds, Rox and Daisy Dares you; but can we follow on from last year with another year of the solo female pop star topping the charts?Last year was undoubtedly the year of the diva. We saw breakthroughs from the likes of Little Boots, La Roux, and one of the year’s biggest stars Lady Gaga topped the charts on more than one occasion, but what can we realistically expect from 2010?There is a strong collection of bands on the list this year, in the form of electro band Delphic, who have already started to make an impact in 2009, as well as folk band Stornoway, who recently performed a blinding set at Bucks very own UniTruck festival. We have seen an increased popularity for chill out and folk music over the past few months. Who could have missed the huge support that Mumford and Sons gained over the last months of 2009, could this be the way forward for the British music scene in 2010?We could see an increase in music from the other side of the Atlantic. As 2009 was without doubt the year for the British band, maybe 2010 is the year for our trans-Atlantic rivals to show off their talent. Minnesota synthpop band Owl City has achieved chart success on the Billboard hot 100 and has also gained a coveted space on the BBC’s Sound of 2010 list. As the only American to make the list this year, his pretty debut single 'fireflies' is sure to make a mark on the charts in the near future.The BBC sound of 2010 is completed with Devlin, The Drums, Everything Everything, Giggs, Gold Panda, Hurt, Joy Orbison and Two Door Cinema all making the list. All that’s left to do now is wait and see who really does stamp their mark all over 2010. It's a hard challenge to face and only the most persistant artists will break through. Personally, my money’s on Marina, Stornoway, and of course Ellie Goulding for doing big things this year.