The long running psychedelic rock, jazz, space rock and more collective return with the final part of a trilogy.

Gong ’s music has always been out of this world, but on their latest offering, Bright Spirit, they transcend darkness with a hefty dose of glissando and a pinch of System 7. Frontman Kavus Torabi, bassist Dave Sturt and guitarist Fabio Golfetti tell Prog how the third part of their latest trilogy has re-energised them and why they’re looking forward to getting back onstage.

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Dour power from Type O Negative and Crowbar men

A number-one album. A sold out night at Wembley Arena. Support slots on Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran’s tours. After years of relentless graft, the singer was flying high – and then made the decision to drop out of the spotlight. Now, she’s back and ready for anything