Last week we had a hard time whittling down all your brilliant suggestions from our best album long-lis. Now, in the run up announcing the winner, we have a lot of exciting Schmercury-related happenings at FFS towers. Today, we’re asking…
Category: Uncategorized
No show for Emmy as Stars of Sunday League launch EP
Emmy the Great‘s much hinted at appearance at the Stars of Sunday League EP launch show last night was not to be. Stars of Sunday League’s Euan Robinson put on the show in conjunction with Platforms to launch his debut…
Bloom Festival cancelled
We are distraught to announce that Bloom Festival, which we at FFS heights have been looking forward to for some months, has been cancelled. The festival, which was due to take place at Chepstow racecourse from 14th to 16th August,…
When a scene becomes a movement
Last night, while perusing YouTube, I came across an interview with Noel Gallagher (of whom I’m a fan – I like the juxtaposition of his boorish persona and actual wit and intelligence). He said that a musical movement becomes exciting…
WE ARE LIVE!
Visit www.forfolkssake.com
Johnny Flynn interview
Brown Trout Blues came out on 1st September. For Folk’s Sake caught up with the lovely Johnny Flynn only to find out he didn’t know a thing about its release. FFS: Tell us a bit about Brown Trout Blues, where…
About Us
For Folk’s Sake is a new website run by two music-loving journos from London. We aim to bring you news, reviews, listings and interviews with your favourite folk-influenced artists from around the globe. We’ll be talking to the bands and…
Mr Hudson And The Library Profile
What they say: “We’re trying to do something different. Old fashioned song writing, up front beats with a sprinkling of steel pan, classically-informed piano, big bass lines and songs you’ll sing in the shower. With influences from post-war jazz to…
Slow Club Profile
“Charles And Rebecca Are Slow Club. They hail from Sheffield and are a sort of one man band. Only with two people. He strums guitar and sings and she plays drums and all sorts of weird instruments, like water-filled glass…
Live: Peggy Sue and the Pictures
The Windmill Thursday 7th August. Peggy Sue are a jaw-droppingly brilliant cross between Coco Rosie, Lauren Hill and Kate Nash, and their recent gig at the Windmill as part of their 4-day dash to play all the compass points of…