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Recommended by Ben Patrick Holden

Laurie's music offers a deeply soulful response to what it means to be a human being living in an age of crisis and wonder.

Full disclosure... I'm married to this artist. But even if I wasn't Laurie's husband, I'd still be recommending her. Ask anyone who's seen her perform live, and they'll tell you it's a special experience. But don't take my word for it. Treat yourself to a listen.

- Ben Patrick Holden

All The Wild Magic

By Sophie Underwood

Correspondences from a woodland hut in England's north exploring magic, myth, nature-connection, ecology, folklore, otherworldly portals, and life on the wild edges.

Fresh writing from someone who lives a magical life.

- Ben Patrick Holden

As Variously As Possible

By Tom Cheetham

Turbulent Thinking in an Emerging World

Tom Cheetham's work is a gateway into the hidden traditions of soul-making and mythopoetics. He is a bridge between science and soul, a poet, a scholar, and a vital link in the golden chain.

- Ben Patrick Holden