In 1937 Neil Gunn sold his house, quit his job and went off in an old converted lifeboat for a summer to inspire his writing; voyaging around the west coast of Scotland. He wrote about the various communities on the…
Texas three-piece Khruangbin may not be kind on spellcheckers, but they are certainly kind on the ears. ‘A Calf Born In Winter’ got a limited Record Store Day release but this week reappeared to a wider audience. Their lovely laid-back…
The third album by Pure X, Angel, is an extremely laid-back soundtrack for summer. ‘Starlight’ is like a turquoise swimming pool; notes of soul and disco remind me of the dreamy haze of Twin Sister, the lyrics practically whispered. ‘Valley…
From out of Canada come The Provincial Archive who are heading over the ocean for a short European tour ahead of the release of their new EP Hide Like A Secret in early June. Fitting somewhere between Simian Ghost, REM,…
They’re back! FFS favourites Ellen & The Escapades have revealed their first new single since 2012 debut album All The Crooked Scenes. ‘Lost Cause’ reveals a slight change of gears in terms of sound but we reckon it’s a grower.…
I saw Nick Mulvey support Laura Marling last year and was absolutely captivated by his simple, beautiful melodies. I was concerned a move into the studio would result in Mulvey losing this simplicity, but luckily, the record is raw, striking…