Newspapers. Quartz. BBC News. BBC Sound of 2013 longlist revealed. 9 December 2012Last updated at 18:02 ET The top five acts will be counted down in the first week of January Fifteen of the most promising new music acts have been named on the BBC's Sound of 2013 longlist.
Aimed at showcasing talent for the year ahead, the list was compiled using tips from 213 tastemakers, who each named their favourite three new acts. Soul singer Michael Kiwanuka came out on top last year, with Adele, Jessie J and Ellie Goulding among past winners. Sound Of 2013. London 2012 Olympics from the BBC: Latest news, sports and programmes - Home. London 2012 Olympics - Full Schedule : Grid View.