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With his trusty Fender Strat in hand and at a young 64, Bob Mould is an evergreen icon of alt and indie guitar – and he’s back with a new solo album

When sudden tragedy struck, NATALIE BERGMAN found solace in the New Mexico desert. Shedding indie rock for psychedelic gospel-soul, music played a big part in her healing – while her latest album finds fresh hope in new life. “People form bands because we’re lost,” she tells Kevin EG Perry. “We’re like: ‘Hello, we’re looking for our home here on Earth.’”

From Rikers Island to Amy Winehouse and “Uptown Funk”: how a late-blooming diva and an indie-label clique helped rejuvenate a classic sound

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Poised to be the UK’s next pop sensation, Gray is leading a new wave of hedonism. In a world that feels heavy, she’s the escape we all need