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Groovy, Laidback and Nasty

A History of Independent Music in Sheffield

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'A brilliant book by one of the best culture writers in the UK' MIRANDA SAWYER
'A thrilling, immersive journey' ★★★★ RECORD COLLECTOR

Spanning seven decades and with over 150 new interviews, including Richard Hawley, Arctic Monkeys, Self Esteem, ABC, Pulp, Def Leppard, The Human League, Toddla T, Cabaret Voltaire, Warp Records, Clock DVA, Heaven 17 and many more

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.

Some artists have excelled on the fringes, others have achieved global success, but all remain connected through a fervently independent ethos. In Sheffield, creativity flourished in the face of isolation, economic decline and bleak political circumstances, resulting in some of Britain's most groundbreaking and singular 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.©2026 Daniel Dylan Wray (P)2026 Orion Publishing Group Limited Europa Großbritannien Musik
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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
A passionate, painstakingly researched and richly detailed account of Sheffield's dreamers, eccentrics and visionaries - and the weird and wonderful sounds they created
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
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
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
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
Wray's smart, page-turner of a book is spry, funny and doesn't shirk the darker corners of the story
A fantastically detailed account of Sheffield's musical history. Wray leaves no stone unturned and couples extensive research with gloriously entertaining tales and writing that paints a really vivid picture of the city's artists, impresarios, hustlers, venues and landmark musical happenings
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A "must-listen" to anyone interested in the history of electronic music. Surprising names and people crop up in Sheffield. The author's rapid-fire style of reading can be a bit fast and overwhelming sometimes, especially to non-native speakers. Thankfully someone put a very helpful playlist up on Spotify. A lot of the more obscure stuff is only available on YouTube though.
Highly recommended if you're interested in Cabaret Voltaire, Heaven 17, Moloko, Pulp and so on.

A great Sheffield music cartography

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