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2. MUSIC: Make Me Believe in Hope, Bright Light Bright Light

Welsh musician and in-demand remixer Rod Thomas counts David Bowie, Kate Bush, and Grace Jones among his chief influences, but on his sensational debut album as Bright Light Bright Light, you’ll swear he’s been listening to nothing but the very best of Depeche Mode and Pet Shop Boys. It’s no wonder NME dubbed him “the boy Robyn in all but name.” Available domestically Monday.