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.

#148 Matthew & the Atlas – Everything that Dies

The first new song from Matthew & the Atlas in over a year, ‘Everything that Dies’ sees the songwriter back in fine form, with a build the Mumford boys would be proud of. The track comes along with some very…

#145 Worry Dolls – Oliver

We’ve done a rubbish job of hiding our love of Worry Dolls. Rosie Jones and Zoe Nichol are two of the talented (and nicest) musicians we’ve had the pleasure of meeting. This song is a sneak preview of their new…

News | Devon Sproule announces UK tour + free download

After her jaunt around the Highlands and Islands next month, FFS favourite Devon Sproule has announced a UK and Ireland tour with new album collaborator Mike O’Neill. Devon and Mike will take in 19 dates this October in support of…

#142 Laura Marling and Mumford & Sons – Jolene

Mumford and Sons launched their debut album Sigh No More in a barn in the home counties. Of COURSE they did. The highlight of the evening was this performance of Dolly Parton’s Jolene, featuring Marcus Mumford’s then girlfriend Laura Marling.

#140 The Mystery Jets – Young Love

Despite having its tune hijacked by the rubbish Hugh Grant film Music & Lyrics, we still love this Mystery Jets tune with an appearance from our Laura Marling. Mystery Jets – Young Love (Featuring Laura Marling) from Will Paris on…

#135 Kate Bush – Wuthering Heights

Today’s Song of the Day is an absolute classic, THE Wuthering Heights by THE Kate Bush, which we’ve chosen in honour of our marvellous live editor THE Helen True – born ‘pon this day. Quite apart from her general excellence, there is no…

#132 The Decemberists – Sons & Daughters

You did know: Colin Meloy and his merry band of Decemberists chose Sons & Daughters to be the closing track to their 2006 album The Crane Wife. You didn’t know: Meloy denied right-wing US comedian Dennis Miller pemission to use…

#128 Butcher Boy – Carve A Pattern

Brilliant Glaswegians Butcher Boy released this slice of gorgeous indie pop from album React or Die in 2009. Their record dropped through our mailbox from flawless DIY label How Does It Feel to be Loved? And we were instantly captivated.…