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Billie Eilish 'Bellyache' (Polydor)

It isn’t just Billie Eilish’s raspy voice that sounds older than her 15 years: both lyrically and sonically, she produces mature pop that sits somewhere between Sia, AlunaGeorge and Rihanna. Although she’s yet to release an EP or album, she’s already amassed over millions of plays online, in addition to support from critics. New cut ‘Bellyache’, an edgy love tale co-written by her brother (who also produced the track at their home in LA), is definitely worthy of all the attention she’s received.

8/10