5. George Ezra
Bluesy, acoustic ballads
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Bristol, UK
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19
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ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Bristol first spotted George Ezra, championing his bluesy, acoustic ballads back in February 2012.
One of the most compelling and powerful new vocalists aroundZane Lowe
That led to sessions at Maida Vale and a slot on Glastonburyβs Introducing stage.
Bristolβs Introducing presenter Richard Pitt described him as "a young man with the voice of a 50 year oldβ, and his gravelly voice is certainly reminiscent of his heroes Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie.
Itβs a long journey from his first ever concert β watching the teeny pop band S Club 7.
While his music has been picked up by 6 Music and Radio 1, the 19-year-old has stayed true to his roots, playing three residencies in Bristolβs Gallimaufry club this year β in between support slots for Lianne La Havas and Tom Odell.
βThings are happening in Bristol and its exciting,β he told local music website Daisy Digital.
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Singer-songwriter George Ezra has taken fifth place.
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A Bristol ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Introducing star getting national recognition
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George Ezra - Did You Hear The Rain?
Sound of 2014 artist George Ezra performs for ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Introducing at Glastonbury 2013
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