Our 2012 Music Poll has come to an end with Kendrick Lamar being the biggest winner. The rapper from Compton was the most voted artist in three categories: album, song and hip-hop artist of the year. Following closely, Frank Ocean beat Lamar for best male artist, earning best R&B artist as well. Other multiple winners are Canadian alt-pop star Grimes; US songwriter Fiona Apple and Swedish psychedelic purveyors Goat. The veteran band Swans, celebrating their 30th anniversary, were voted group of the year.
Other favourites were less fortunate in the polls; Julia Holter; Chromatics; Django Django and Beach House weren’t left empty handed,though, winning some of the official awards handed by the Academy.
Congratulations to all winners and nominees.
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