A lot of new bands but not many making a blimp on my radar. Here are the one that did:
THE YEAR'S BEST NEW ARTIST IS:
Meghan Remy:

yea yea, she's not new but this is her new big label debut and, woosah, its smoking! We want U.S.Girls around always.
THE REST (in no particular order):
Young Thug:

freaky talent.
James Petralli:

his solo output (as Bop English) is so much better than when he's in his band.
Shamir:

gender-smashing house/hop.
Will Butler:

away from the proclaim of Arcade Fire but still shining with a promising solo LP.
Tobias Jesso Jr.:

the new white soul class has arrived.
Tink:

no shortage of female rappers but look out for this one.
Day Wave:

real emotion.
Young Guv:

little by little he's getting there.
Alessia Cara:

only 19 but that voice, wow!