Skrillex - Most Exciting New Artist of 2012?!
He has just been nominated for a Grammy, now Skrillex has also been named on
the 2012 BBC List of Sound!
The list, now in its 10th year, was compiled using tips from more than 180 influential
UK tastemakers including critics, radio DJs and producers, TV presenters and
producers, magazine and website editors and respected bloggers, who were asked
to name their favourite new acts.
Fifteen rising stars have been named on the BBC Sound of
2012 longlist, which aims to highlight music's most exciting new artists for
the year ahead.
George Ergatoudis, head of music at BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra, says:
"With Skrillex and Flux Pavilion both making the list, 2012 is set to
be influenced with a heavier sound. Along with Azealia Banks and A$AP Rocky,
it's a tough call to pick amongst this year's contenders."
The longlist will be narrowed down to a top five which will be revealed in
the week commencing 2 January.
Check out the longlist below.
BBC SOUND OF 2012 LONGLIST
- A$AP Rocky
- Azealia Banks
- Dot Rotten
- Dry The River
- Flux Pavilion
- Frank Ocean
- Friends
- Jamie N Commons
- Lianne La Havas
- Michael Kiwanuka
- Niki & The Dove
- Ren Harvieu
- Skrillex
- SpectorStooshe
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