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BBC Sound Of 2013 Longlist Revealed
Peace, Palma Violets, AlunaGeorge and Chvrches are among the names tipped in this year’s BBC Sound Of 2013 poll.
DIY cover stars Peace, Palma Violets and AlunaGeorge are among the names tipped in this year’s BBC Sound Of 2013 poll, while other acts making an appearance include Chvrches, Savages, Angel Haze, Laura Mvula, HAIM and The Weeknd.
The annual list is voted for by 213 journalists, tastemakers, commentators and various industry types, with Michael Kiwanuka topping the poll in 2012. Previous winners also include Jessie J, Adele and Little Boots.
The fifteen strong longlist will be ordered and reduced to a top five, beginning on New Year’s Eve, with the winner crowned on 4th January. The full list of names - in alphabetical order - reads:
AlunaGeorge
A*M*E
Angel Haze
Arlissa
Chvrches
HAIM
King Krule
Kodaline
Laura Mvula
Little Green Cars
Palma Violets
Peace
Savages
The Weeknd
Tom Odell
We’ll keep you updated as we find out each of the final five. You can find the latest issue of DIY magazine here.
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