Hello, I'm Ed! First went to Glastonbury in 1997 when I was 13, then back again in 1998, and through the 2000s. Was there for the insane floods in 2004 / 2005 or whenever it was (the infamous photo of people rowing a canoe through the campsite) so between that and 97/98 I've done my time in the trenches weather-wise.
I hadn't been since 2007 until I got invited to do a panel discussion last summer - absolutely blown away by how much bigger and busier it is now, and how little the vibe has changed. Going back next summer to help run a stage, can't wait.
The new Laura Marling album is beautiful, such a lovely personal album about her daughter. It's got a cozy warmness about it and I love the string arrangements and how they marry well with the gorgeous guitarwork and her voice. It has a great earthy quality to it, moreso than her previous albums. There's something especially captivating about this album that I can't put my finger on.
I find the dislike of Fender on here a bit mad.
That sub set he played in 2022 was unreal. The atmosphere was brilliant, everyone was so happy. Not heard any negative comments about it.