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.
by Lynn Roberts • • Comments Off on #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…
by Lynn Roberts • • Comments Off on #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…
by Lynn Roberts • • Comments Off on 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…
by Lynn Roberts • • Comments Off on #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.
by Lynn Roberts • • Comments Off on #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…
by Lynn Roberts • • Comments Off on News | New Pornographers star raises money for Motor Neuron Disease film
Our friends over at Yellow Bird Project are raising money for a film starring Kathryn Calder of the New Pornographers. Kathryn was the primary caregiver for her Mother who was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease. The film raises awareness of…
by Lynn Roberts • • Comments Off 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…
by Lynn Roberts • • Comments Off on #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…
by Lynn Roberts • • Comments Off on #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.…