New band of the day – No 1,009: Jemma Pixie Hixon

This agoraphobic singer, who apparently hasn't left her home in two years, delivers poignant and powerful YouTube performances that have made her an internet sensationHometown: Great Malvern, Worcestershire.The lineup: Jemma Pixie Hixon (vocals).The background: Sometimes people complain that there aren't enough characters in pop any more, but we were spoilt for choice for today's column. There was Birdy, the 14-year-old grandniece of Dirk Bogarde whose version of Bon Iver's Skinny Love caused qu...

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