MTV reveals list of new musicians to watch in 2013

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Singer/songwriter Gabrielle AplinImage source, Rankin
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19-year-old Gabrielle Aplin built a fan base through YouTube videos

Rapper Angel Haze, three-piece rockers Haim and singer Gabrielle Aplin are among the 10 artists tipped by MTV as the best new artists for 2013.

Other acts nominated on the annual list include electronic duo Disclosure, London MC K Koke and songwriter Tom Odell.

Dublin band Kodaline, pop act Little Nikki and east London urban group Rascals also appear.

Teenage singer Ebony Day completes the list.

Ebony was nominated after winning MTV's brand new unsigned prize.

The 19-year-old Guildford-based singer has racked up millions of views for her cover videos posted online.

The nominations announcement was celebrated with a gig at the London Forum headlined by DJ Fresh, Rascals and K Koke.

Now in its fifth year, artists including Lady Gaga, Adele and Justin Bieber have appeared on the list in the past.

Following a public vote the winner will be revealed on 1 February, 2013.

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Haim are sisters [L-R] Este, Danielle and Alana

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