For the past decade, Manchester goth-pop crew Pale Waves have been an inspiration throughout the UK scene. But who propels Heather Baron-Gracie in her own journey? The singer reveals her personal heroes – both in and out of music… Dolores O’Riordan, The Cranberries “She proved women could lead a successful rock band. She had such a powerful impact, and her success inspired so many young women to pursue careers in music. She was so unique and authentic, and her voice was truly free – she was a real artist. My dad got me into them, I listened to whatever he did growing up, like The Cranberries and Cocteau Twins. It’s hard to choose a favourite song, but I’ll say Linger because it’s timeless and you can relate to it at any point in your life.” Sylvia Rivera ...