Following the news of their latest single ‘King’, we are pleased to announce that Years & Years have been crowned as the winners of this year’s BBC Sound of 2015.
The top five:
1. Years & Years
2. James Bay
3. Stormzy
4. Raury
5. George the Poet
The accolade caps off what has been a truly momentous and career-changing 12 months for Olly, Emre and Mikey - one that started with the release of their tastemaker single ‘Real’ and its follow-ups, ’Take Shelter’ and the chart-bothering ‘Desire’, with their three videos taking in a staggering 8.8 million views combined.
The year also saw them grace festivals across Europe and an autumn that saw them pick up support slots for Sam Smith and Clean Bandit, a performance on Later… With Jools Holland and a Radio 1 A-Listed single in ‘Desire’, nods to the coveted Brits Critics Choice and BBC Sound of Poll at the end of the year.
The previous winners in full:
Sound of 2014 - Sam Smith
Sound of 2013 - Haim
Sound of 2012 - Michael Kiwanuka
Sound of 2011 - Jessie J
Sound of 2010 - Ellie Goulding
Sound of 2009 - Little Boots
Sound of 2008 - Adele
Sound of 2007 - Mika
Sound of 2006 - Corinne Bailey Rae
Sound of 2005 - The Bravery
Sound of 2004 - Keane
Sound of 2003 - 50 Cent
With what looks to be a standout year for the band ahead, new single ‘King’ will be released on March 1st on Polydor records.
Check out our exclusive Music-News.com May interview and listen to ‘King' below.
