The world, you've concluded, would be a much better place if it were listening to the songs and attending the performances of your favorite lesser-known indie band. Whether you found this favorite ...

CARDIFF, Wales — At 11 p.m. here one recent Monday, Rob Aston, a 23-year-old former drum-and-bass MC, was four hours into a shift at one of the world’s first mental health help lines for musicians.

In April 2022, local musicians gathered over a pan of chocolate chip banana muffins to discuss the future of their careers. After sharing challenges and successes, the group received feedback from the ...