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In line for the big time: Music Week takes a lead from the winning formulas of 2004 and identifies five potential breakthrough acts of 2005 who have a chance of making a name in the year ahead.(Review of the year)

Publication: Music Week
Publication Date: 25-DEC-04
Format: Online - approximately 814 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

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Keane, Snow Patrol and Scissor Sisters all went from nowhere to sell more than 1m albums within the space of 12 months. Close behind were Franz Ferdinand, The Libertines, Razorlight and Kasabian. All in all, 2004 may well go down as the best year for British bands since Britpop's heyday 2005,...

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In there will certainly be no shortage of acts willing and able to follow in the footsteps of these bands. But the crucial question for many executives is, how many will the market be able to support?

Among the alternative bands hoping to match their critical acclaim with some commercial success are Bloc Party, The Magic Numbers, Nine Black Alps, The Departure, Black Velvets, Do Me Bad Things, Dogs and...

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