Alessia Cara, Billie Marten, Blossoms, Dua Lipa, Frances, Izzy Bizu, Jack Garratt (recently named BRITs Critics' Choice), J Hus, Loyle Carner, Mabel, Mura Masa, NAO, Rat Boy, Section Boyz and WSTRN have all made the BBC Sound Of 2016 longlist. 

Around 140 influential music industry experts, including DJs, critics, broadcasters and bloggers, were asked to name their top three favourite new acts from any musical genre to make up the list. 

BBC Radio 1 DJs Huw Stephens and Annie Mac will ...