Jack Garratt wins BBC Sound Of 2016
08 January 2016, 09:00
| Written by
Laurence Day
Jack Garratt has been crowned champion in the BBC Sound Of 2016 poll.
Yesterday, Alessia Cara was named runner up, while Wednesday saw NAO handed third place; Blossoms were named fourth in the poll, while Monday featured WSTRN and Mura Masa jointly named fifth.
Last year's BBC Sound Of winners were dance-pop trio Years & Years, who went on to release debut album Communion over the summer.
Have a look over the full BBC Sound Of 2016 nominees.
Check out Garratt's winner's interview on the BBC website.
Debut album Phase is due out 19 February on Island.
Watch Garratt's video for "Breathe Life" below.
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