Hottest new music of the year based on your scrobbles.

Based entirely on your scrobbling, this is a real look at what you've been listening to (not just buying). The charts are ranked by total number of listeners.

Artists This list ranks only those artists who released their debut this year (so no Chinese Democracy — sorry Axl). From hotly tipped hipsters to lone folkies, which ten newcomers have made the list? Click to find out Albums Listing only albums that had a physical release in 2008, and taken from your scrobbles throughout the year, the ten records feature power-pop to psychedelic-disco. Who takes the top spot? Click to find out Tracks Counting your scrobbles from this year's releases, it means album tracks have as much chance to chart as singles. The list reveals hidden gems alongside pop hits, but who crept into this year's top ten? Click to find out