Miss World, IDA and Inkke are among our favourite cultural contributors this year
It's safe to say that 2019 has been a mammoth year for creativity and innovation in Scotland. From award-winning albums to groundbreaking theatrical works, we cover it all in our annual countdown of the figures who we feel have made the greatest impact on arts and culture in the country throughout the year. But The List's Hot 100 has a twist this time: we've got a Top 19 for 2019, though beyond that we're celebrating everyone equally because as we head towards 2020 and reflect back on the past decade, we feel that the Scottish cultural landscape is as healthy, bold and exciting as it's ever been.
Miss World
Julia Barbour and Emily Grieve co-founded this all-female DJ collective to give a platform to womxn and queer DJ talent. As well as hosting a range of inclusive and eclectic line-ups, the pair also run a series of DJ workshops for womxn and non-binary folks. (KG)
Lezzer Quest
One part Bonzai Bonner, creator of SYS and Weirdo Warehouse plus one part Anna Gram, this DJing duo together created Sub Club-hosted Doppelbänger this year and you can catch them spinning infectious tracks at these parties and beyond. (BC)
Proc Fiskal
Featuring the collaged beats and colourful samples last heard on his debut album Insula, Joe Powers aka Proc Fiskal's EP 'Shleekit Doss' is another solid release from the Edinburgh producer. Through playful textures, Powers continues to cement his position as one of grime's most interesting innovators. (AQ)
IDA
The Glasgow-based DJ and promoter found a way into music after leaving her hometown in Finland for Aberdeen. Since then, she's taken the Scottish scene by storm with her Acid Flash parties that spin a modern take on the house and techno genres. (KG)
Optimo (Espacio)
JD Twitch and JG Wilkes' era-defining club continues to play dates at home and abroad, and celebrated the tenth anniversary of Optimo Music, which this year brought us Free Love's new album. Twitch's score for Beats and AF (Against Fascism) Trax imprint launch were also highlights. (DP)
Inkke
Glasgow-based producer Russell Patterson, known as Inkke, has been one to watch on LuckyMe's roster since 2016's 'Secret Palace' EP and his subsequent 2018 release, Lil Plasma. His latest, FWDK Volume II, picks up where Volume I left off, with the 22-track project described as 'a homage to Memphis rap'. (AQ)
Denis Sulta
With a burgeoning international career as a thrilling cross-genre DJ who curates diverse support line-ups with his Sulta Selects brand, Denis Sulta's welcome to Ninja Tune with his 'Aye Spoake Te Sumwuhn & They Listenhd' EP has opened a door to the production A-list. (DP)