Every year NME, the British based magazine, holds a fan voted award ceremony giving artists shots at winning an award from one of the 22 categories that they have. Taking place Wednesday at the Troxy in London, the awards had artists from different genres take several of the awards home with them. Comedian Russell Kane hosted alongside the likes of MIA, The Rolling Stones, Tame Impala and Haim.
Winners of the evening included Muse for having the best fans around (I can attest to that), The Killers for being the best international band to rock in the UK as well as hottest man who just so happens to be engaged to Kate Hudson (yes you, Matt Bellamy). The biggest blow of the evening was not for the people who enjoy bands such as The Rolling Stones, but those One Direction fans who had to find out that everyone else thinks they are the worst band of the year.
But in a twist that even the biggest anti-One Directioner should give kudos on, Harry Styles thanked the magazine for naming him ‘Villain of the Year.’ While Styles and his group aren’t exactly the best musicians in the world, naming him biggest villain is a bit harsh especially if it was solely based on his three minute relationship with Taylor Swift. But then again, no one will ever know what the real reason was for naming the boy bander ‘Villain of the Year.’ Maybe next year his ex will win this awards for breaking hearts and writing mediocre songs about it.
Check out the full list of winners here:
Best British Band (supported by Sonos)
Winner: Biffy Clyro
Best International Band (supported by Rekorderlig)
Winner: The Killers
Best Solo Artist
Winner: Florence + The Machine
Best New Band (supported by Spotify)
Winner: Palma Violets
Best Live Band (supported by Carling)
Winner: Rolling Stones
Best Album (supported by Hoxton Gin)
Winner: The Maccabees – ‘Given To The Wild’
Best Track (supported by Blackstar Amps)
Winner: Foals – ‘Inhaler’
Dancefloor Anthem
Winner: Calvin Harris feat. Florence – ‘Sweet Nothing’
Best Video (supported by NMEVideo.com)
Winner: Arctic Monkeys – ‘R U Mine?’
Best TV Show
Winner: Fresh Meat
Best Festival (Supported by Farah Vintage)
Winner: Reading & Leeds
Best Music Film
Winner: Crossfire Hurricane
Best Reissue
Winner: Blur – ’21’
Best Twitter
Winner: Alana Haim, Haim (@babyhaim)
Best Book
Winner: Mike Skinner, The Story Of The Streets
Music Moment Of The Year
Winner: Olympics opening ceremony
Hero Of The Year
Winner: Barack Obama
Villain Of The Year
Winner: Harry Styles
Best Small Festival
Winner: Festival No 6
Worst Band
Winner: One Direction
Best Fan Community
Winner: Muse
Best Film
Winner: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Hottest Man
Matt Bellamy
Hottest Woman
Amy Lee
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