FFS was lucky enough to go to the showcase of Peggy Sue’s forthcoming Debut album Fossils and Other Phantoms on Monday night, where we were treated to a play through of the entire LP by Rosa, Katy, Olly and friends.…
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.
Sunday: join us at The Allotment to see Scary Mansion, The Tailors and Line & A Dot
Sunday sees the return of The Allotment — the band night run by Anika in London and FFS — this time we’ll be bringing you Scary Mansion, The Tailors and Line & a Dot (as well as the usual delicious…
Single: First Aid Kit — I Met Up With The King
Liane Escorza says: “The first time I ever saw First Aid Kit play was at the Slottsfjell festival in Norway last year. I didn’t know about their sound back then but I was lured into the promise of a fresh and captivating act. And so it was. The soft harmonies of these two Swedish sisters melts the toughest heart, perfectly balanced with dark and mature lyrics. They are the long-lost counterparts of Fleet Foxes but stripped totally bare.”
Album: The Living Sisters – Love to Live
Stephen Thomas says: Love To Live is, in many ways, almost perfect. Uniquely placed amongst other current releases, The Living Sisters may not have the broadest commercial appeal but they certainly have the broadest appeal emotionally. Everybody needs music like this — reflective and soothing woozy folk-pop that harmonises and procrastinates. This is Sunday afternoon music, but it would take no great push or will to place it as Sunday morning music, too — or Saturday, or Tuesday, or just about any other time when you need a break from the world.
Single: Eugene & the Lizards – Bugjuice
Mike Rudge says: “Eugene’s voice is as hypnotic and haunting as ever, although not showcased as well as on his solo work perhaps. However, his insightful lyrics remain and his new E.P Glue is a worthy addition for any folk fan who likes their music with a touch of wit.”
*WIN* tickets to RFB with Kassidy, Andrew Davie & Anna Calvi
One lucky FFS reader will win two free tickets to Thursday (25th Feb) night’s Kassidy, Andrew Davie, Anna Calvi and Lulu and the Lampshades gig at Hoxton Bar and Kitchen. The bands will be joined by Blue Flowers DJs and…
ATP artists to play UK shows
The lineup for Matt Groening’s ATP keeps looking better and better. For a while FFS thought we were going to be able to go, then we looked down at our rubbish skin and bones and stuff and realised we are…
Rufus Wainwright announces new album
The utter wonder that is Rufus Wainwright has announced he is to release his 6th studio album of original music.
All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu will be released on 5th April in the UK.
Since his last studio album Release The Stars Rufus has been concentrating on a plethora of other projects, including his opera Prima Donna — which premiered in Manchester last year — and the environmental campaign Blackoutsabbath.
Album: Mr Love & Justice – Watchword
John G. Fagan says: Watchword, the latest album from Swindon band Mr Love & Justice is 1960s-esque, simplistic-yet-effective, folk pop. Stand-out track We, The Chartists, which has a Wicker Man feeling to it. Never Know Why is is another sterling effort.
Laura Marling unveils I Speak Because I Can album artwork
Laura Marling HQ has unveiled the artwork for her forthcoming album I Speak Because I Can. The gorgeous painting is by English artist Sophie Milner, who also created the cover for Mumford and Sons’s EP The Cave. FFS also strongly…