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Hello from Vietnam! Before I get into today's missive about my trip to Hangzhou last week, I want to apologise to paying subscribers who have probably received notifications about Substack re-subscriptions and confusing payment receipts. It's a bit of a mess and I'm doing my best to sort it out with Substack's rather unhelpful support team. I'll keep you posted.

I'm here in Mai Chau, about 4 hours' drive from Hanoi, for Equation Festival this weekend. I'm playing tomorrow (Saturday) at sunset on the outdoor stage. But before then there's today's music to enjoy!