Welcome to Dork 101, everyone. Today, we'll be giving a quick lesson on how to get your friendly new music magazine to listen to your new material.
Yes, Dear Reader. These magic words are from Midlands native Cariss Auburn, who has just dropped her new single 'Daydream'. She goes on to namecheck Destiny's Child, Mary J. Blige and Luther Vandross, which is all great and lovely - but Billie Piper? THE Billie Piper? Instant win.
Forming a girl band with her mates at 8, she's gone on from such a promising beginning to become an ambassador for Gibson guitars, taking inspiration from the likes of Arcade Fire. A tasty mix.
She also has a lovely green fluffy hat. Points for that.