Louise has one of the most recognisable faces in Britain, and she began her path to becoming a national treasure by putting out sparkling, smart pop, first as a member of the girl band Eternal and later on her own. Solo singles like the sultry “Pandora’s Kiss” and the swaggering “2 Faced” were UK smashes, setting her up for a career as a television presenter, Strictly Come Dancing finalist and all-around British celebrity—a path that took her away from recording studios for 16 years. In 2019, she made her triumphant pop return with “Stretch”, a plush, coy come-on that adds EDM squiggles to her sophisticated sound.