Debbie Harry’s favourite female musicians in 2019

HALSEY

’She brings together rap, rock and great melodies. I was in the video for her recent single, Nightmare, and I was really impressed with the cleverness of its lyrics. She’s also full of surprises and very, very determined.’

ALDOUS HARDING

’She’s a musician from New Zealand. I just think she’s incredible – and very unusual. I fell in love with her song The Barrel. The video is beautiful, too.’

BILLIE EILISH

’She’s so sweet and has a great voice. Her music embodies a jazz element, almost – these strange little phrasings and chord changes that she makes completely her own.’

CHAI

‘They’re a Japanese group, four girls, and they’re wonderful. So cute too, and so talented, my God! They play all their instruments, and they’re a proper band. You know, it’s always a pleasure to discover something new. That’s why many of us started listening to music.’