Hot for 2020 International Acts: Ashnikko

Ashton Nicole Casey blew up on viral platform TikTok in 2019 with her single ‘Stupid’ (with Yung Baby Tate). It’s truly flensing, with a gory video and provocative lyrics. “I got red hot like a demon,” she chants.”I don’t need a ****, I need magic, I need money.” Once heard it’s hard to forget – the sign of an artist who will be sticking around.

Hear: ‘Hi, It’s Me’ proves she can do straightforward(ish) pop too. It sounds like Billie Eilish about to remove one of your eyes with a clawhammer.