BBC Sound Of 2017: Meet the Introducing artists on the longlist

With the BBC Sound Of 2017 longlist unveiled, we're delighted that seven of the acts have previously shared their music via the Introducing Uploader and gone on to be supported by their local and national BBC Radio shows. Find out more...

Supported by BBC Introducing in Beds, Bucks and Herts

Declan McKenna is quickly developing into a future indie superstar with his fresh sound. His journey started with support from BBC Introducing in Beds, Bucks and Herts and led to a Maida Vale Introducing session, a gig on the Introducing stage at Radio 1's Big Weekend and a slot on Later... with Jools Holland.

Supported by BBC Introducing in Berkshire

The Amazons hail from Reading and are making waves with some rousing gigs and festival performances already under their belt. Check out this track from their set on the Introducing stage at Reading + Leeds in 2015.

Supported by BBC Introducing in Manchester

Cabbage first uploaded tracks in 2015 and have just performed their very first BBC Music Introducing session at Maida Vale. Watch the session and find out what all the fuss is about.

Supported by BBC Introducing in London

After uploading tracks to the Introducing Uploader, RAYE went on to give a stunning performance on the BBC Music Introducing stage at The Great Escape 2015, and has since had her tracks played on BBC Radio 1.

Supported by BBC Introducing in London

Rag'n'Bone Man first uploaded in 2014. He has an unforgettable voice and has gone on to perform sessions for Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1, Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2 and MistaJam on BBC Radio 1Xtra, not to mention the small matter of a slot on Later... with Jools Holland.

Supported by BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks

The soulful, bluesy voice of Tom Grennan is a memorable one. He's been on the Introducing radar since his old band Jebs uploaded tracks back in 2013. Since going solo he has appeared as a featured vocalist with Chase & Status on their chart topping track All Goes Wrong and has supported The Libertines.

Supported by BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks

The Japanese House first uploaded under the muse of LÉON 4 years ago and uploaded as The Japanese House in 2015.

She went on to record this super dreamy session for BBC Introducing in Beds, Herts and Bucks.

Massive congratulations to all of the artists who made it onto the Sound Of 2017 longlist.