Media_Lover

I remember suggesting Stacey take on Zara Larsson years ago so I'm glad David has finally taken her under his wing, and with none other than fellow DSFE alumni Lukas Graham.

Kevin did respond and say he was too busy to participate this round, but he will hopefully watch from afar

I considered Lukas so will be interested to see how that one goes down

Think Zara has great potential too

By the way, for anyone new or anyone who just doesn't remember me from last series, I'm Ash.

ADMR looks and sounds crap

Kevin is busy graduating and will one day lead the Northern Ireland Assembly <3

I know how you feel. What I'd give to change my username

Never heard of either of Juan's acts. I'm sure they're superb though.

Interesting

Welcome Juan, hope you enjoy your first NTA cutie

The only thing I know about Darren is from the games he's been in on here so not sure what else to expect from him, same with Sarah

But also welcome Juan!!

Yep, welcome Juan

Media_Lover's OTTPness will be missed indeed.

Also haven't heard of either act from Juan (I feel so out of the loop oh my lord) but welcome!

Always nice to have some API representation in NTA

Hey hey! Here are some (extremely v short) introductions for my acts.

I can’t actually express how much I’m in love with my first act. They’re an act I’ve been following since the release of their first EP about 3 year back now! Since then they’ve released 3 more EPs, had a hit album and had an American/European-wide tour (which I actually went to!) - I'm so proud of them <3. The band combines influences ranging from folk to indie rock and electronica from The Verve/Mumford and Sons to The Killers/KoL (one of many reasons why I adore them)!! Their album is full of diversity from songs that you imagine playing on a chilled out beach holiday, to some really passionate and emotive classic rock songs to some futuristic synthy dance rock songs that I could imagine being played in Koko (I miss Landun <3). The lead singer’s voice is to die for as well – they have so much passion/grit and that Roo Panes-esque rasp is incredible. I hope you all enjoy them (I know Louise will! <3) and what I do with them (lol).

It’s my little deities – Coasts!

For my second act, I’ve chosen a band who bring together so many different styles and genres of music together. From indie rock/electronica to hip hop/R&B, they’re so diverse and versatile it’s actually difficult to pin them down to any one genre and I love that uniqueness about them. They create this downright sultry, seductive atmosphere in each of their songs which I just love. The production is so damn clean and well done with so many different layers (some subtle, some intense) which I love; each song has this catchy, distinct hook to it which is just so addictive to listen to. The stories they portray with their colourful (and sometimes v sassy) wordplay and beautiful sepia toned music videos are amazing. Finally, the lead singer’s voice just reminds me of sex (a bit like Theo from Hurts so you can already imagine how much I love them ). They released their album ‘I Love You’ to universal critical acclaim, released their second album ‘Wiped Out!’ to critical acclaim (finally) and have millions of fans worldwide (some of you included) and it’s finally time for them to be part of NTA! They’re so SO cool and so hawt.

It’s my baes – The Neighbourhood!

I feel like such a loser xP

I was really disappointed with Coasts debut album, please don't hate me Roxie

The Neighbourhood are good though.

Coasts finally making an appearance! I am not shocked at all by Roxie representing them. I also love The Neighbourhood and remember using Sweater Weather back in NEXFG when that was cool <3

Hahaha. What on earth makes you think that

You know me so well Roxie, they were on my list for this series I think we both used them in DSSC too. Good choice anyway (you cow)

Roxie's intros are just as short and concise as I remember

I loved The Neighbourhood a while back and lost track of them - curious to see what they've been up to!!

Still not found out who nicked one of the artists I wanted

cba reading all that, knew Roxie would pick Coasts (hence me not choosing them XD) and a sucker for The Neighbourhood's new stuff right now, their videos are so freaking gorgeous as well.

Oh I was close to choosing The Neighbourhood. Fabulous.