diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,6 +1,12 @@
 
 # TidalCycles log of changes
 
+## 1.10.3 - Stranded
+
+### What's Changed
+
+* Revert link upgrade, due to windows build errors #1253
+
 ## 1.10.2 - Fairisle
 
 ### What's Changed
diff --git a/tidal.cabal b/tidal.cabal
--- a/tidal.cabal
+++ b/tidal.cabal
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 cabal-version:       2.0
 
 name:                tidal
-version:             1.10.2
+version:             1.10.3
 synopsis:            Pattern language for improvised music
 description:         Tidal is a domain specific language for live coding patterns.
 homepage:            http://tidalcycles.org/
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@
     , random < 1.4
     , exceptions < 0.11
     , mtl >= 2.2 && < 2.4
-    , tidal-link == 1.2.1
+    , tidal-link >= 1.2 && < 1.3
     , tidal-core == 1.10.2
 
 test-suite tests