In this week’s newsletter: Colonia LeBaron was meant to be a Mormon utopia – then a family fallout saw organised crime reign. Find out more in Deliver Us From Ervil. Plus: five must-listen music podcasts
Cocoon Is A Celebration Of Lockdown Listening Exploring the Edinburgh based zine.
In the never-changing days of lockdown three, musicâs become more of a lifeline than ever. And for many of us, itâs felt like one of the only ways to escape our isolations â a route out of chaotic flatshares; a way to tune out parents or partners; a ticket back to happier times when pals, pints and music festivals in Barcelona were all potential cards on the table.
Playlists made for every mood, payday vinyl or Friday night dj sets streamed as you rave round your telly with a couple of gins - whatever formatâs your favoured, escaping through music has felt like a genuine means of spiritual survival.