The Weeknd, AlunaGeorge, Savages & more among BBC Sound of 2013 nominations
10 December 2012, 09:38
| Written by
Luke Morgan Britton
(News)
The Weeknd, AlunaGeorge, Savages and more have been announced among the longlist for the BBC Sound of 2013 poll.
The annual list heralds the big names in new music and is voted for by the UK’s top journalists, broadcasters, tastemakers and bloggers.
Last year’s winner Michael Kiwanuka joined the likes of Jessie J and Adele in having topped the list.
The likes of Angel Haze, HAIM and King Krule also feature in this year’s list.
The full list can be found below:
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
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