‘You think you’re invincible, and you’re not’: Gretta Ray on sickness, surviving and finding her new sound

Australian singer-songwriter Gretta Ray has rebuilt her relationship with music following a life-threatening battle with infective endocarditis. After experiencing chills, gastrointestinal symptoms, and double vision, Ray spent six weeks in hospital undergoing extensive tests. This harrowing experience has profoundly influenced her creative process, leading to a third album that sounds entirely different from her previous work. Ray reflects on her vulnerability and the process of finding a new sound after surviving a critical health crisis.