If you haven’t heard of Norwegian talent Sigrid yet, we have to ask, have you been living under a rock?! Not only is she an incredibly young songwriter at the start of a burgeoning career, but she’s also been confirmed as BBC’s Sound Of 2018. Following up on a string of refreshing pop tracks, such as floor filler ‘Strangers’, Sigrid returns with a stripped-back single ‘Raw’. Her textured voice is what your ears will instantly be drawn to; it peaks above the jangly percussion and maximalist bass line. There’s no mistaking that this is Sigrid, unfiltered, sticking to her guns and proving that she’s here to stay. - HT