Norwegian star Halie has been turning heads with her unique left-field music for some time now, with ‘Starved’ acting as her latest perfectly produced pop banger. Built around funky, rhythmic percussive lines and an anthemic sense for chorus composition, the track is her best yet. Her soulful voice takes centre stage yet again, citing influences from the likes of Amy Winehouse and Yebba, which shine through in her sound. Around the release of her previous single, ‘New Fears’, Halie proved herself as one to watch in 2020; ‘Starved’ cements that. Keep a close eye out for her upcoming EP release. - Dan Peeke