成人快手 Sound Of 2016: 7 Introducing stories
With the unveiled we're delighted that no less than seven of the acts have previously shared their music on the Introducing Uploader and have gone on to shine on one of our festival stages. Scroll down the page to watch some of their finest moments so far and see what all the fuss is about...
BILLIE MARTEN
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She's just 16 years old and has already performed on the Introducing stage at Reading & Leeds, as well as recording a Radio 1 session for Huw Stephens and featuring on Jo Whiley's Radio 2 show. A songwriter set to soar, watch this space.
Billie Marten - Unaware
Billie Marten performs Unaware at Reading 2014
BLOSSOMS
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Psych-indie sons of Stockport who have already gained fans at both Radio 1 and 6 Music, after first uploading their music to the Introducing Uploader back in 2014. A band with real sonic character who are destined for big things.
Blossoms - Blown Rose (Live at SXSW)
Blossoms perform Blown Rose at the 成人快手 Introducing showcase at SXSW.
FRANCES
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A simply sublime talent combining little more than a piano and stunning voice. Her performance at Maida Vale for showcased her incredible potential.
Frances - Grow (live at Maida Vale)
Frances performs Grow live at Maida Vale.
Izzy Bizu
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From instant, sweet pop to smooth soul, South London based Izzy Bizu has already shone on the Introducing stage at Glastonbury and in . Her Brits Critics' Choice nomination was another indicator of the bright future in store.
Izzy Bizu - Diamonds (Maida Vale session)
Izzy Bizu performs Diamonds in session at Maida Vale for 成人快手 Introducing
JACK GARRATT
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His ridiculously brilliant live show has seen Jack win over crowds on the Introducing stage at Reading & Leeds and in Austin for . And then when we were all but convinced he was set for big things he popped down to Maida Vale to . 2016 will see him step out and become one of the brightest stars in music.
Jack Garratt - Weathered (Maida Vale session)
Jack Garratt performs Weathered at Maida Vale for 成人快手 Introducing.
LOYLE CARNER
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A South London rapper with a difference. After getting his music on the Uploader he found himself on the , winning over a host of new fans in the process. Since then he's turned the heads of Huw Stephens and Phil Taggart at Radio 1. Keep an ear out for his smart, soulful music in 2016.
Loyle Carner - Cantona
Loyle Carner performs Cantona at Glastonbury 2015
NAO
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Inspired by neo soul and electronica NAO made her debut with the brilliant 2014 track 'Back Porch', which was supported by 成人快手 Introducing in London. Her incredible performance on the cemented her reputation as a star in the making.
NAO - In The Morning
NAO perform In The Morning at Glastonbury 2015