So you probably already knew Kimya Dawson was an awesome songwriter and lyricist, ex-Moldy Peach, soundtrack composer, Bundles member, mother to Panda and entertainer of children via Alphabutt. But you’re likely to be unaware of her talent for bashing out…
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New Sounds: Other Lives, Michael Kiwanuka, Pearl and The Beard, Lauren Campbell & The Dusty Figurines
If you’ve had even half an eye on the website of late, you’ll have noticed an absolute ton of reviews. It’s that time of year when the releases come thick and fast ahead of the summer and we’re doing our…
Communion album news and exclusive photos
Last summer, the folks at Communion took over the Flowerpot in North London to record a series of sessions with artists including Lissie, Angus & Julia Stone, Matthew & the Atlas, Damien Rice, Sarah Blasko and Ryan O’Reilly. And FFS…
Pirate station Radio Caroline celebrates 47th anniversary – plus unsigned bands get online – with Boat To Row live in session
Radio Caroline first took the airwaves by storm in 64 – when DJs like John Peel, Tony Blackburn and Dave Lee Travis played groundbreaking pop from the back of a boat. Now they are running a short season of 24hour…
FFS’s pick of the Southbank Centre Festival of Britain
There’s not much lovelier than a stroll along Southbank in the Spring sunshine, so it seems the perfect place for the 4-month long Festival of Britain, starting this month at the Southbank Centre. The festival will feature music of all…
Anika In London book launch: Peggy Sue, Laura Hocking, The Head & the Heart
The amazing graphic artist, promoter, photographer, videomaker and superfan (and our friend) Anika Mottershaw launched her first book last night at Strongrooms in London with performances from The Head & the Heart, Laura Hocking & the Long Goodbye and Peggy…
Amazing Radio’s last ever Folk Roots Show – listen again with Emily and The Woods
The digital radio station for unsigned and independent artists, Amazing Radio, have been scooping up the same kinda talent that we’ve been covering on our New Bands Panel – including Sophie Yau, Gillian Christie, and Emily and The Woods. Unfortunately…
NBP standouts Erica Buettner, Blue Sky Archives and Thiago Pethit bring us new music + the latest from BOBBY
Taking their cue from the proverbial buses, New Bands Panel alumni are coming along in threes. In the last couple of weeks, a trio of the artists who featured on our 2010 Best of playlist have announced new releases, so…
Editor’s picks… Jens Lekman, The Wedding Band, Richard Hawley, The Extra Lens
Some kind soul (/pirate) has put the Mumford & Sons limited edition EP that they recorded as The Wedding Band up on YouTube. It features the Mumford boys wuth Nick Etwell, Callum Lindsay, Jesse Quin, Adam Stockdale and David Williamson.…
Introducing Bobby
Sometimes a new sound comes along and you can’t get enough of it. That’s where we’re at with Bobby right now. I’m going to write some words now, but before reading any further, press play on the stream below. Fill…