Electronic Beats Readers’ Poll: Your Favorite Artist of 2013
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# Electronic Beats Readers’ Poll: Your Favorite Artist of 2013
Picking your favorite artist of the year can be difficult. You pore over
variables like singles, live show, EPs, possible stupid/clever things
said over Twitter, and by the time you put out your list it's rendered
totally irrelevant in the face of new [Burial][1]{: target="_blank"}
and [Beyoncé'][2]{: target="_blank"} albums. So it goes. Even so, there
were plenty of artists making our ears happy this year, and yours as
well according to your [2013 Readers' Poll][3]{: target="_blank"}
entries. Sorting through the results was interesting; lots of fantastic
names from [Tim Hecker][4]{: target="_blank"} and [The Haxan Cloak][5]{:
target="_blank"} to [Vår][6]{: target="_blank"} and even [Lady
Gaga][7]{: target="_blank"}, though we're not sure if that was serious
or not, as her album was written as "ARTFLAP". In the end, though, there
can be only five.
[Last year][8]{: target="_blank"}, you chose [Trust][9]{:
target="_blank"}, [Mykki Blanco][10]{: target="_blank"}, [Grimes][11]{:
target="_blank"}, [Death Grips][12]{: target="_blank"}, and [Azealia
Banks][13]{: target="_blank"} as your favorites. Who do you like for
2013? Read on...
**[][14]1. [Moderat][15]{: target="_blank"} **
With the success of their new album *II*, the [Apparat][16]{:
target="_blank"}/[Modeselektor][17]{: target="_blank"} collaboration is
on the lips (and headphones) of many a citizen in their homebase of
Berlin and beyond. It doesn't hurt that they've been twice-voted as one
of the best live electronic acts of two consecutive years.
**[][18]2. [Kanye West][19]{: target="_blank"} **
When we beheld Yeezy on Saturday Night Live, leaping around and
screaming to the thudding, minimalist industrial of the [Marilyn
Manson][20]{: target="_blank"}-sampling "[Black Skinhead][21]{:
target="_blank"}", we knew we were seeing something special take place.
The way Kanye treats pop music traditions---and the idea of celebrity in
general---ensure that, love him or hate him, you'll definitely be
talking about him.
**[][22]3. [Disclosure][23]{: target="_blank"} **
If only all siblings got along so well. Since you voted for them during
our previous year's Reader Poll, we know *you* certainly have a happy
relationship with the duo's dance-ready electronics---as does much of
the rest of the world, seeing as how they're one of the hottest names to
come out of the UK in years.
**[][24]4. [DJ Koze ][25]{: target="_blank"}**
What makes Koze so cool is not just how catchy his music is (and it's
*quite* catchy) but also how much work goes into his productions. When
your tracks are this layered, it can be easy to sound cluttered or
overly busy. Koze's clever hands ensure this never happens, leaving the
listener with a plethora of intricately dense dance beauty.
**[][26]5. [James Blake][27]{: target="_blank"} **
Speaking of UK acts in high demand, Blake has made himself almost a
household name in the last year. Between his emotion-rich vocals,
beautiful bass beats and powerful live show, it's no wonder. Shows like
[this][28]{: target="_blank"} prove that, even with the voice of an
angel, you can still be a sonic beast onstage. ~
*Click [here][29]{: target="_blank"} for more results from our 2013
Readers' Poll.*
[1]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/burial/
[2]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/beyonce/
[3]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/news/electronic-beats-readers-poll-2013/
[4]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/features/reviews/in-purity-strength-daniel-jones-on-tim-heckers-virgins/
[5]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/features/reviews/meal-of-the-gods-daniel-jones-recommends-the-haxan-cloaks-excavation/
[6]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/features/reviews/true-bromance-louise-brailey-recommends-vars-no-one-dances-quite-like-my-brothers/
[7]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/features/conversations/live-for-the-applause-william-bennett-and-lisa-blanning-on-lady-gagas-artpop/
[8]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/features/reviews/readers-poll-2012-most-exciting-artist/
[9]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/trust/
[10]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/mykki-blanco/
[11]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/grimes/
[12]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/death-grips/
[13]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/azealia-banks/
[14]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/app/uploads/2013/12/Moderat-2013.jpg
[15]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/moderat/
[16]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/apparat/
[17]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/modeselektor/
[18]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/app/uploads/2013/12/Kanye-West-2013.jpg
[19]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/features/lists/yeezus-christ-alrighty-5-reasons-why-kanye-west-is-one-of-the-most-important-artists-of-our-time/
[20]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/marilyn-manson/
[21]: http://www.vevo.com/watch/kanye-west/black-skinhead-live-on-snl/USUMV1300098
[22]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/app/uploads/2013/12/Disclosure-2013.jpg
[23]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/disclosure/
[24]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/app/uploads/2013/12/DJ-Koze-2013.jpg
[25]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/dj-koze/
[26]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/app/uploads/2013/12/James-Blake-2013.png
[27]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/james-blake/
[28]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/video/live-concert-footage/james-blake-live-at-electronic-beats-festival-cologne-2013/
[29]: http://www.electronicbeats.net/tag/eb-readers-poll-2013/
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text: '<p>Picking your favorite artist of the year can be difficult. You pore over variables like singles, live show, EPs, possible stupid/clever things said over Twitter, and by the time you put out your list it’s rendered totally irrelevant in the face of new <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/burial/" target="_blank">Burial</a> and <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/beyonce/" target="_blank">Beyoncé’</a> albums. So it goes. Even so, there were plenty of artists making our ears happy this year, and yours as well according to your <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/news/electronic-beats-readers-poll-2013/" target="_blank">2013 Readers’ Poll</a> entries. Sorting through the results was interesting; lots of fantastic names from <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/features/reviews/in-purity-strength-daniel-jones-on-tim-heckers-virgins/" target="_blank">Tim Hecker</a> and <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/features/reviews/meal-of-the-gods-daniel-jones-recommends-the-haxan-cloaks-excavation/" target="_blank">The Haxan Cloak</a> to <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/features/reviews/true-bromance-louise-brailey-recommends-vars-no-one-dances-quite-like-my-brothers/" target="_blank">Vår</a> and even <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/features/conversations/live-for-the-applause-william-bennett-and-lisa-blanning-on-lady-gagas-artpop/" target="_blank">Lady Gaga</a>, though we’re not sure if that was serious or not, as her album was written as “ARTFLAP”. In the end, though, there can be only five.</p><p><a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/features/reviews/readers-poll-2012-most-exciting-artist/" target="_blank">Last year</a>, you chose <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/trust/" target="_blank">Trust</a>, <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/mykki-blanco/" target="_blank">Mykki Blanco</a>, <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/grimes/" target="_blank">Grimes</a>, <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/death-grips/" target="_blank">Death Grips</a>, and <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/azealia-banks/" target="_blank">Azealia Banks</a> as your favorites. Who do you like for 2013? Read on…</p><p><strong><a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/app/uploads/2013/12/Moderat-2013.jpg"></a>1. <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/moderat/" target="_blank">Moderat</a> </strong></p><p>With the success of their new album <em>II</em>, the <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/apparat/" target="_blank">Apparat</a>/<a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/modeselektor/" target="_blank">Modeselektor</a> collaboration is on the lips (and headphones) of many a citizen in their homebase of Berlin and beyond. It doesn’t hurt that they’ve been twice-voted as one of the best live electronic acts of two consecutive years.</p><p><strong><a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/app/uploads/2013/12/Kanye-West-2013.jpg"></a>2. <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/features/lists/yeezus-christ-alrighty-5-reasons-why-kanye-west-is-one-of-the-most-important-artists-of-our-time/" target="_blank">Kanye West</a> </strong></p><p>When we beheld Yeezy on Saturday Night Live, leaping around and screaming to the thudding, minimalist industrial of the <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/marilyn-manson/" target="_blank">Marilyn Manson</a>-sampling “<a href="http://www.vevo.com/watch/kanye-west/black-skinhead-live-on-snl/USUMV1300098" target="_blank">Black Skinhead</a>“, we knew we were seeing something special take place. The way Kanye treats pop music traditions—and the idea of celebrity in general—ensure that, love him or hate him, you’ll definitely be talking about him.</p><p><strong><a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/app/uploads/2013/12/Disclosure-2013.jpg"></a>3. <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/disclosure/" target="_blank">Disclosure</a> </strong></p><p>If only all siblings got along so well. Since you voted for them during our previous year’s Reader Poll, we know <em>you</em> certainly have a happy relationship with the duo’s dance-ready electronics—as does much of the rest of the world, seeing as how they’re one of the hottest names to come out of the UK in years.</p><p><strong><a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/app/uploads/2013/12/DJ-Koze-2013.jpg"></a>4. <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/dj-koze/" target="_blank">DJ Koze </a></strong></p><p>What makes Koze so cool is not just how catchy his music is (and it’s <em>quite</em> catchy) but also how much work goes into his productions. When your tracks are this layered, it can be easy to sound cluttered or overly busy. Koze’s clever hands ensure this never happens, leaving the listener with a plethora of intricately dense dance beauty.</p><p><strong><a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/app/uploads/2013/12/James-Blake-2013.png"></a>5. <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/artist/james-blake/" target="_blank">James Blake</a> </strong></p><p>Speaking of UK acts in high demand, Blake has made himself almost a household name in the last year. Between his emotion-rich vocals, beautiful bass beats and powerful live show, it’s no wonder. Shows like <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/video/live-concert-footage/james-blake-live-at-electronic-beats-festival-cologne-2013/" target="_blank">this</a> prove that, even with the voice of an angel, you can still be a sonic beast onstage. ~</p><p><em>Click <a href="http://www.electronicbeats.net/tag/eb-readers-poll-2013/" target="_blank">here</a> for more results from our 2013 Readers’ Poll.</em></p>'
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# Electronic Beats Readers’ Poll: Your Favorite Artist of 2013 Picking your favorite artist of the year can be difficult. You pore over variables like singles, live show, EPs, possible stupid/clever things said over Twitter, and by the time you put out your list it's rendered totally irrelevant ...
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**[][14]1. [Moderat][15]{: target="_blank"} ** . With the success of their new album *II*, the [Apparat][16]{: target="_blank"}/[Modeselektor][17]{: target="_blank"} collaboration is on the lips (and headphones) of many a citizen in their homebase of Berlin and beyond. It doesn't hurt ...
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**[][24]4. [DJ Koze ][25]{: target="_blank"}** . What makes Koze so cool is not just how catchy his music is (and it's *quite* catchy) but also how much work goes into his productions. When your tracks are this layered, it can be easy to sound cluttered or overly busy. Koze's clever hands e...
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Between his emotion-rich vocals, beautiful bass beats and powerful live show, it's no wonder. Shows like [this][28]{: target="_blank"} prove that, even with the voice of an angel, you can still be a sonic beast onstage. ~ *Click [here][29]{: target="_blank"} for more results from ...