Groovy, Laidback and Nasty: A History of Independent Music in Sheffield with Daniel Dylan Wray

From dazzling electronic futurism to pioneering post-punk, via pop, metal, bassline, bleep techno and generation-defining indie rock, Sheffield has long been a crucible for world-leading music. But the region's ingrained humility and dogged stoicism means it has never been documented or celebrated to the level of more hubristic cities.

In Groovy, Laidback and Nasty, acclaimed Sheffield journalist Daniel Dylan Wray sets out to remedy this, telling the story of the city's DIY spirit and the musical visionaries and innovators who helped build its inimitable legacy.

Both a compelling cultural study and an unapologetic love letter to the city, this - finally - is the definitive musical history Sheffield so richly deserves.

Copies of Daniel's book will be available to purchase at the Festival and there'll be a dedicated book signing after Daniel's event.

About the Author:

Daniel Dylan Wray is a music and culture writer who lives in Sheffield. Primarily writing for the Guardian, he has also written for outlets including the BBC, the Independent, Pitchfork, The Times, New Statesman, Uncut, The Quietus and more. Groovy, Laidback and Nasty is his first book.

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