Listen to a playlist of sentimental songs curated by Arooj Aftab

The Brooklyn-based vocalist, composer and songwriter uses her Selections playlist to spotlight tracks from “musician friends old and new”

20 Questions: Hana Vu

The LA-based singer-songwriter takes on this month’s 20 Questions

Soichi Terada: Basking in the afterglow

A new generation of clubgoers anointed house veteran Soichi Terada an international sensation at 50. After a whirlwind six years, he’s eager to revisit his past

Justin Timberlake’s solo debut smoothed the way for one of the greatest reinventions in pop

19 years after its release, we explore the reasons why ‘Justified’ remains the blueprint for any pop act member’s leap into the world of solo stardom

Snail Mail: The rebound

The success of Snail Mail’s debut left the indie star reeling from the aftershocks of fame. Now, a dramatic second album reveals an artist ready to start anew

Namasenda: All guns blazing

The PC Music signee is an ex-punk who creates adrenaline-laced club music inspired by action movies. Label Namasenda at your peril

Azu Tiwaline has curated a playlist of kinetic club tracks

Featuring object blue, Polygonia, Simo Cell, Pessimist and more

Blackhaine: Motion sickness

Through brutal narratives and choreography, Blackhaine is giving expression to a desolation that lives at society’s margins. The Salford-based artist is the cover star of Issue 125

Drink spiking: Resources for those affected

A list of resources, ranging from charitable organisations through to helplines and petitions, available to those impacted by drink or physical spiking