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"Haim have topped the BBC Sound of 2013 list. The Californian three-piece, made up of sisters Danielle, Alana and Este Haim, lead the 11th year of the rankings, which are compiled using tips from 213 UK-based bloggers, broadcasters and critics.  &amp;gt; Florence + the Machine, The Maccabees, Haim live at The O2, London - review Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens said: &amp;quot;Haim have an unapologetic passion for music that shines in their songs. &amp;quot;They&amp;#039;re brilliant musicians who have a real talent for tunes that merge their tales of growing up in the 21st Century with a classic songwriting ability. &amp;quot; Haim said on Twitter: &amp;quot;Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! So excited/honored to have won the BBC sound of 2013 poll!!! We kinda can&amp;#039;t believe it.... xo&amp;quot;  The top five for the BBC Sound of 2013 was rounded out by AlunaGeorge, Angel Haze, Laura Mvula and CHVRCHES. Other acts on the longlist included Palma Violets, Savages, A*M*E and Arlissa. Last month, Haim were reported to be the second most-blogged-about act of 2012, just behind Sound of 2013 second-placed act AlunaGeorge. Last year&amp;#039;s BBC Sound of... list was topped by Michael Kiwanuka. Watch the Haim &amp;#039;Don&amp;#039;t Save Me&amp;#039; music video below:      "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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