What they say: “We’re trying to do something different. Old fashioned song writing, up front beats with a sprinkling of steel pan, classically-informed piano, big bass lines and songs you’ll sing in the shower. With influences from post-war jazz to…
Author: Lynn Roberts
Lynn founded For Folk's Sake in 2008. Her favourite artists are Joni Mitchell, The Leisure Society and The Mountain Goats. She plays keyboards in Joe Innes & the Cavalcade.
Peggy Sue
Peggy Sue are a folk-soul duo from London via Brighton, who have most recently recorded material as Peggy Sue and the Pictures, but have also been seen in a previous incarnation as Peggy Sue and the Pirates. They Say: “The…
Noah and the Whale
Noah and the Whale: are named for the film ‘The Squid and the Whale’, directed by Noah Baumbach. They peddle a spiffing line in folk-rock which has been warmly received on either side of the Atlantic. Influences: Jeffrey Lewis, Daniel…
Laura Marling
Laura Marling: Hampshire-born bright young thing, a phenomenal poet and performer who was once part of Noah and the Whale before striking out alone to widespread critical acclaim. Influences: Neil Young, Jeffrey Lewis, Dylan, PJMI, NMH, Judee Sill, Diane Cluck,…
Johnny Flynn
Johnny Flynn is a country-blusey folk act from South London, signed to Vertigo. The mild-mannered ex-actor from Hampshire via Wales fronts The Sussex Wit which includes sister Lillie on backing vocals and Flute. Multi-instrumentalist Johnny played in Emmy the Great’s…
For Folk’s Sake launches 12th Sept
For Folk’s Sake is a new website run by two music-loving journos from London. We aim to bring you news, reviews, listings and interviews with your favourite folk-influenced artists from around the globe.
About Us
For Folk’s Sake is a new website run by two music-loving journos from London. We aim to bring you news, reviews, listings and interviews with your favourite folk-influenced artists from around the globe. We’ll be talking to the bands and…
Mr Hudson And The Library Profile
What they say: “We’re trying to do something different. Old fashioned song writing, up front beats with a sprinkling of steel pan, classically-informed piano, big bass lines and songs you’ll sing in the shower. With influences from post-war jazz to…
Interview | Slow Club
Your EP is out soon are you happy with it? Rebecca: Yeah we just can’t wait for it to come out, everything that people have got on record is quite old now so we’re excited about some new songs coming…
Slow Club Profile
“Charles And Rebecca Are Slow Club. They hail from Sheffield and are a sort of one man band. Only with two people. He strums guitar and sings and she plays drums and all sorts of weird instruments, like water-filled glass…