‘Teenage Witch’, the lead song from her debut EP on Lucky Number (Hinds, Dream Wife) of the same name, doesn’t exactly start on the back foot. Wu opens with a mini poem: “Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, the guys are fuckboys, girls are sluts.” Charming. From then on, she blends antagonism with deft lyricism, over a rachety marching drum. It’s personality-packed pop which favours rough edges over a pristine polish.

The track relates Wu’s experience of quitting sixth form and trying to navigate life without a steering wheel. “I’m too scared to live, too stoned to die,” she admits. “Boredom, boredom, dirty water / mixing drinks and down the drain.” Both candid and colourful, she’s following in the honesty-first, suburban-rooted steps of Jamie T and King Krule. Remember the name. 

Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, the guys are fuckboys girls are sluts Is that good enough?

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