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4 – 8 Jan 2016
Sound Of 2016
See the Sound Of 2017 longlist
These are the ones to watch in 2017!
1st Jack Garratt
Find out why this brilliantly talented multi-instrumentalist tops our 2016 list
See the 2016 longlist
Find out more and watch videos from all 15 acts.
Sound Of 2016 Playlist
Hear selections from all the acts on our BBC Music Playlist.
Highlights
2nd Alessia Cara
Cool and candid pop from Canada, Alessia is 2nd on our list.
3rd NAO
Explore the rich and subtle vocals of London's NAO.
Features
4th Blossoms
The Stockport psych-pop band are fourth in this year's countdown!
5th= WSTRN
Explore the sound of West London's R&B rap collective.
5th= Mura Masa
Future-facing beats from Guernsey's Mura Masa.
7 Introducing Stories
More about the Sound Of 2016 acts who uploaded their music to BBC Introducing.
The Sound Of... Success
Five acts who've won Sound Of and gone on to be HUGE!
Years & Years' Year
Charting an extraordinary year for the Sound Of 2015 winners.
