Groovy, Laidback and Nasty

A brilliant book by one of the best culture writers in the UK, that takes us through the joy and hilarity of Sheffield’s always-lively independent music scene, and in doing so reminds us that this city has long been home to some of the UK’s most excellent, experimental and eccentric musical giants * Miranda Sawyer *
A passionate, painstakingly researched and richly detailed account of Sheffield’s dreamers, eccentrics and visionaries - and the weird and wonderful sounds they created * Stephen Mallinder (Cabaret Voltaire) *
Alternative Sheffield gets the history it deserves … a thrilling, immersive journey, in which the sounds are exciting and the characters are unique, but the city is the star * Record Collector *
From ‘70s postpunk through ‘80s synthpop to ‘90s bleep techno and beyond, Sheffield has long been the U.K.’s unacknowledged capital for futurist pop. Finally the city finds the champion it deserves in Daniel Dylan Wray. A rich blend of urban history and music chronicle, Groovy, Laidback & Nasty tells in vivid detail the story of a place, a people, and a succession of innovative sounds that would change pop again and again * Simon Reynolds *
Sheffield’s strongly forged modesty means it has never had its dues as a music city, but it has now found the perfect champion in Daniel Dylan Wray. Deeply researched, passionate and quietly humorous * Luke Turner *
This compelling chronicle of Sheffield’s underground music scene is an essential read for any serious collector of northern musical history. From bleep and bass back to the roots of R&B, and onwards to the 21st century, the heart and soul of this impossibly cool city is explored through the people and places that defined its rich culture * Adelle Stripe *

Daniel Dylan Wray is a music and culture writer based in Sheffield. He writes primarily for The Guardian and has contributed to publications such as the BBC, The Independent, Pitchfork, The Times, New Statesman, Uncut, and The Quietus. Groovy, Laidback and Nasty is his debut book.

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