Daniel Dylan Wray is a music and culture writer based in Sheffield. Primarily writing for The Guardian, he has also contributed to outlets including the BBC, Pitchfork, The Independent, The Times, New Statesman, Uncut, The Quietus and many others. Known for his thoughtful writing on music and culture, Daniel has built a reputation as one of the UK’s most respected contemporary music journalists. His new book, Groovy, Laidback and Nasty, explores the story through seven decades of music across the cultural scene in Sheffield.

We’re delighted to welcome Daniel to Deer Shed Festival for this year’s literary programme and conversations— it's bound to be a good one.