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Halo – The Story Behind Depeche Mode’s Classic Album Violator: Book news

The first in-depth look at the making of Depeche Mode’s ‘Violator’ and its enduring legacy, by Kevin May and David McElroy

The return of Chagall Guevara after a rather long break pays dividends.

Swampy hardcore electric blues from Nashville, with added flavours of gospel, soul and zydeco, from 2nd generation blues royalty; Shemekia Copeland.

Bittersweet confrontations with old age – from Westchester’s master satirist Loudon Wainwright III.

Wickham Festival 2022 was a far cry from last years’ deluge ridden iteration. We were in sunshine for this years festival.

Fairport’s Cropredy Convention returns – three years on. The sun was out, the music was great, and a wonderful time was had by all.

The Guv’nor – Ashley Hutchings – 100 Not Out.

Arch Enemy unleash Deceivers; the bands’ latest…their 11th… long player. Could this be a career high for the heavy metal outfit?

Goodparley aka Oli Richards, follows up Meditations Vol. 1 with a 2nd instalment.

The Over Hulton Folk Club faithful were treated to a double bill of quality yet different styles of folk.

A new outlook on folk composition is admirably heard on What Holds The World Together by The Wilderness Yet .

ATB favourites combine for a 2-in-1 special treat.

Beefheart sideman Jeff Cotton returns – after a 50-year hiatus!

Annie Dressner; one half of the David Ford/Annie Dressner duo; will head out on tour in September.

Gareth Williams is Festival Director at Cropredy. He is usually in the shadows but we welcome him as he shares some of his thoughts on past events.