ROSALíA BURSTS ON SCENE

The band famously started out as painters and decorators before finding fame.

After original member Lockie Chapman left last year, they called on Jay James, who not only had the right voice but also the necessary trade skills.

From the tour bus, Mike Crawshaw told me: “He’s got a great voice, but we went around his house and it was lovely. He said he decorated it.

“Whether he was lying, I don’t know. But if he did he’s a dab hand with a paint brush, so that sold it.” In all seriousness, Jay has slotted right in with the boys.

Mike went on: “We’ve known Jay for as long as The Overtones have been going. Our paths have crossed several times at charity football matches and we both recorded a song on a Samaritans’ charity album, Save A Life.

“What we loved about him is he has the same work ethic and his banter is great – the fans see that when we are on stage.”

Lockie left after nine years, saying he didn’t feel he could

CLOSING in on a billion video views hardly makes this Catalan princess a cult hit any more.

Yet, crazily, Rosalía remains pop’s best-kept secret in the UK despite global adulation and awards.

Perhaps it’s our inability to accept foreign lyrics, but rocking red leather in Brixton she transcended language.

Swishing her giant pony tail and flashing incredible nails, it was like witnessing a new icon descend from the stars. Her team of six dancers shadowed Rosalía’s melodramatic moves brilliantly. Harry Styles has already worked with her, so don’t be surprised if this woman is headlining stadiums soon.