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BBC Music Sound Of
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4 – 8 Jan 2016

Sound Of 2016

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    See the Sound Of 2017 longlist
    These are the ones to watch in 2017!
  • 1st Jack Garratt
    1st Jack Garratt
    Find out why this brilliantly talented multi-instrumentalist tops our 2016 list
  • See the 2016 longlist
    See the 2016 longlist
    Find out more and watch videos from all 15 acts.
  • Sound Of 2016 Playlist
    Sound Of 2016 Playlist
    Hear selections from all the acts on our BBC Music Playlist.

Highlights

  • 2nd Alessia Cara
    2nd Alessia Cara
    Cool and candid pop from Canada, Alessia is 2nd on our list.
  • 3rd NAO
    3rd NAO
    Explore the rich and subtle vocals of London's NAO.

Features

  • 4th Blossoms
    4th Blossoms
    The Stockport psych-pop band are fourth in this year's countdown!
  • 5th= WSTRN
    5th= WSTRN
    Explore the sound of West London's R&B rap collective.
  • 5th= Mura Masa
    5th= Mura Masa
    Future-facing beats from Guernsey's Mura Masa.
  • 7 Introducing Stories
    7 Introducing Stories
    More about the Sound Of 2016 acts who uploaded their music to BBC Introducing.
  • The Sound Of... Success
    The Sound Of... Success
    Five acts who've won Sound Of and gone on to be HUGE!
  • Years & Years' Year
    Years & Years' Year
    Charting an extraordinary year for the Sound Of 2015 winners.
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