Category: Song of the Day

A song a day, every day. From brand new tunes to elderly classics. We don’t promise to be constrained by genre, but we promise to recommend brilliant music.

#168 Fountains Of Wayne – Radiation Vibe

In the UK, Fountains Of Wayne are best known for their 2003 hit ‘Stacy’s Mom‘, but there is a sizeable back catalogue of perfect pop hits to explore, starting with this one. ‘Radiation Vibe’ is taken from their 1996 self-titled…

#167 Rue Royale – Set Out To Discover

Anglo-American pairing Rue Royale will return next month with their third LP Remedies Ahead. Second single ‘Set Out To Discover’ shows off their pulsing, rhythmic sounds which can quickly get under the skin of the listener. The only thing we…

#166 Johnny Flynn – After Eliot

Johnny Flynn, playing the guitar in a studio

Today’s Song of the Day is a gorgeous folk ballad taken from Johnny Flynn’s forthcoming album Country Mile. ‘After Eliot’ is inspired by the poet T.S Eliot and reflects on a relationship fraught with miscommunication and misunderstandings. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/105248793″ params=””…

#165 Midlake – Antiphon

Midlake are back, and the Texans are promising a new sound on their fourth album Antiphon. Former singer Tim Smith may have left, but much of what made them great before remains, and now they’re branching out once again. According…

#164 The Lost Cavalry – Stars Are Ripe

We’ve been following The Lost Cavalry for a little while now so we’re pleased as punch to be able to bring you an exclusive first showing of their new video. ‘Stars Are Ripe’ is the first single from the London-based…

#163 Malpas – Charlemagne

Keen FFS readers will remember that last time we talked about Birmingham duo Malpas we compared them to a pint of bacon-flavoured beer. The strange-brew analogy is one we stick by wholeheartedly – and like all good brewers, Malpas have…

#162 Antun Opic – Moses

With so much going on is his music, it’s hard to know where to start with Antun Opic. Well, no, the place to start is this: it’s awesome. After that you can mention his Croatian/German roots, the fact he used…

#161 Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker – Fire and Fortune

The title track from Christmas album alumni Josienne and Ben’s new record, Fire and Fortune is an original composition among an album of old and new songs. A sparsely orchestrated, building track that shows off Josienne’s gorgeous vocals perfectly. If…

#160 The Unthanks – The Testimony Of Patience Kershaw

Folk music in the truest sense, The Testimony Of Patience Kershaw tells the story of a 17-year-old girl’s life working in the mines. Based on the actual testimony Patience Kershaw gave to the Children’s Employment Commission in 1842, the song was…

#159 Jr. Sea – Out Of Body Auto-Reply

Strap yourself in and prepare for ‘Out Of Body Auto-Reply’, the debut single from Jr. Sea. One moment it’s a beepy, bleepy slice of electronica, next it’s melodic surf pop. ‘Out Of Body…’ packs in more ideas than many artists can…