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Promising Artists of 2013
BBC is not bad advise. Now it is difficult for me to imagine, but when I was preparing a similar position a year ago, I did not know any of the fifteen artists represented in the list. Today, the song of at least one third of them are always in my playlist.
And let last year's winner - Michael Kiwanuka - remains to be seen and not heard, but Azalea Banks recorded two duets with Lady Gaga for a new album last, A $ AP Rocky spoke with Rihanna at the ceremony MTV VMA, Skrillex won three Grammy Awards and over nominated for three more, the group traveled to Spector tour with Florence and the Machine and now stands at the biggest music festivals, and the debut album Frank Ocean's "Shannel Orange» is included in all the ratings of the best albums of the year.
And now once again on the BBC picked up the list of the super-stars of tomorrow - «Sound of 2013", the full name is unknown, which I present to your attention.
This year, the compilers of the list once again been criticized for the fact that with all the limitations, which can be found in last year's post, the participants vote still called the singers, who in any case in the coming year preparing for his debut album, and who work in under the direction of the mainstream, not just original talent that, for example, spread their music online. In response, the BBC said:
No doubt the list will cause controversy, but more importantly, it will provide an opportunity for a breakthrough artists who stand out from the ever-growing crowd, and this should only be glad
So, move on to the list.
1. A * M * E. An ambitious 18-year-old singer from London, speaking at the opening act for The Wanted and Jessie J. She noted member of Take That, Gary Barlow and signed her contract on behalf of his label. A * M * E knows what success, because the song writing which she took part, took the first of the charts in South Korea.
2. AlunaGeorge. The duo from London, changing perceptions about English R'n'B. Producer George Reid and singer Aluna Francis met when he offered to do a remix of one of the songs of her previous band, and immediately felt a special bond. Prior to devote himself entirely to music, Alun worked reflexologist.
3. Angel Haze - rap singer from the United States. She released a self-recorded tracks, which attracted the attention of higher-ups in the rap industry, whereby it has recently signed a contract with Island Records.
4. 19-year-old singer from London Arlissa first attracted the attention of the audience with his duet with American rapper Nas, but people who know the singer and attend her concerts, say that in the future she can show much more, and mark it with a strong voice.
5. The electro-pop trio from Glasgow CHVRCHES.
6.HAIM - pop-rock band from Los Angeles, which includes three sisters. For his main sources of inspiration and idols girls include TLC, Britney Spears, Destiny's Child and The Strokes. HAIM group already went on tour with Mumford & Sons and Florence & the Machine, and the Sound of 2010 winner Ellie Goulding considers himself a fan of them.
7. King Krule. Despite her young age, has recently schoolboy Archie Marshall has long been engaged in music. Now it is compared with legends like Morrissey and Edwyn Collins.
8. Irish band Kodaline, draws inspiration from The Strokes, Radiohead and The Beatles, and has acknowledged channel MTV, as one of the groups, followed by the track in 2013. The video below has collected more than a million views on YouTube.
9. Laura Mvula. Despite the fact that the market for soul performers over crowded label RCA bets for next year is on the 26-year-old singer, who a year ago worked as an administrator at the reception.
10.Little Green Cars - indie band from Dublin, which, after 5 years together, finally recorded a full-fledged debut album with producer who worked previously with Arcade Fire, Bjork and Coldplay.
11.Palma Violets - indie band, whose members met at a fire in one of the music festivals held this year for songwriting parallel arranging concerts for their friends and relatives. It is believed that this group back under the force of a classic British guitar indie charts in the world. NME magazine named song of the year following the track.
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12. Another indie band from Birmingham Peace, which is compared with Foals, The Doors and Vampire Weekend.
13. Post-punk band Savages together less than a year, but the girl had already attracted the attention of music critics for its unique sound in an era of dominance of dance music and R'n'B.
14. The Weeknd - 22-year-old singer from Toronto, which is not the first year is to glory. Musical Editions began to mention his name three years ago, a young man also was nominated for the prestigious music award in their homeland, what drew the attention of Drake, who then invited him to work together. Given the small number of concerts and interviews, his work yet reached the masses recently.
15. Tom Odell. 22-year-old singer began writing songs at age 13 and was offered a recording contract with the label after his fourth concert. He is often compared to Jeff Buckley, Chris Martin and even Adele.
Tom is one of three nominees for the Brit Awards in the category "Critics Choice", together with the already mentioned Laura Mvula and duo AlunaGeorge.
The winner will be announced on January 4.
And let last year's winner - Michael Kiwanuka - remains to be seen and not heard, but Azalea Banks recorded two duets with Lady Gaga for a new album last, A $ AP Rocky spoke with Rihanna at the ceremony MTV VMA, Skrillex won three Grammy Awards and over nominated for three more, the group traveled to Spector tour with Florence and the Machine and now stands at the biggest music festivals, and the debut album Frank Ocean's "Shannel Orange» is included in all the ratings of the best albums of the year.
And now once again on the BBC picked up the list of the super-stars of tomorrow - «Sound of 2013", the full name is unknown, which I present to your attention.
This year, the compilers of the list once again been criticized for the fact that with all the limitations, which can be found in last year's post, the participants vote still called the singers, who in any case in the coming year preparing for his debut album, and who work in under the direction of the mainstream, not just original talent that, for example, spread their music online. In response, the BBC said:
No doubt the list will cause controversy, but more importantly, it will provide an opportunity for a breakthrough artists who stand out from the ever-growing crowd, and this should only be glad
So, move on to the list.
1. A * M * E. An ambitious 18-year-old singer from London, speaking at the opening act for The Wanted and Jessie J. She noted member of Take That, Gary Barlow and signed her contract on behalf of his label. A * M * E knows what success, because the song writing which she took part, took the first of the charts in South Korea.
2. AlunaGeorge. The duo from London, changing perceptions about English R'n'B. Producer George Reid and singer Aluna Francis met when he offered to do a remix of one of the songs of her previous band, and immediately felt a special bond. Prior to devote himself entirely to music, Alun worked reflexologist.
3. Angel Haze - rap singer from the United States. She released a self-recorded tracks, which attracted the attention of higher-ups in the rap industry, whereby it has recently signed a contract with Island Records.
4. 19-year-old singer from London Arlissa first attracted the attention of the audience with his duet with American rapper Nas, but people who know the singer and attend her concerts, say that in the future she can show much more, and mark it with a strong voice.
5. The electro-pop trio from Glasgow CHVRCHES.
6.HAIM - pop-rock band from Los Angeles, which includes three sisters. For his main sources of inspiration and idols girls include TLC, Britney Spears, Destiny's Child and The Strokes. HAIM group already went on tour with Mumford & Sons and Florence & the Machine, and the Sound of 2010 winner Ellie Goulding considers himself a fan of them.
7. King Krule. Despite her young age, has recently schoolboy Archie Marshall has long been engaged in music. Now it is compared with legends like Morrissey and Edwyn Collins.
8. Irish band Kodaline, draws inspiration from The Strokes, Radiohead and The Beatles, and has acknowledged channel MTV, as one of the groups, followed by the track in 2013. The video below has collected more than a million views on YouTube.
9. Laura Mvula. Despite the fact that the market for soul performers over crowded label RCA bets for next year is on the 26-year-old singer, who a year ago worked as an administrator at the reception.
10.Little Green Cars - indie band from Dublin, which, after 5 years together, finally recorded a full-fledged debut album with producer who worked previously with Arcade Fire, Bjork and Coldplay.
11.Palma Violets - indie band, whose members met at a fire in one of the music festivals held this year for songwriting parallel arranging concerts for their friends and relatives. It is believed that this group back under the force of a classic British guitar indie charts in the world. NME magazine named song of the year following the track.
12. Another indie band from Birmingham Peace, which is compared with Foals, The Doors and Vampire Weekend.
13. Post-punk band Savages together less than a year, but the girl had already attracted the attention of music critics for its unique sound in an era of dominance of dance music and R'n'B.
14. The Weeknd - 22-year-old singer from Toronto, which is not the first year is to glory. Musical Editions began to mention his name three years ago, a young man also was nominated for the prestigious music award in their homeland, what drew the attention of Drake, who then invited him to work together. Given the small number of concerts and interviews, his work yet reached the masses recently.
15. Tom Odell. 22-year-old singer began writing songs at age 13 and was offered a recording contract with the label after his fourth concert. He is often compared to Jeff Buckley, Chris Martin and even Adele.
Tom is one of three nominees for the Brit Awards in the category "Critics Choice", together with the already mentioned Laura Mvula and duo AlunaGeorge.
The winner will be announced on January 4.