The scale of the ambition Johnny Parry brings to his new album is immediately apparent from the name change. No longer alone, he is now fronting the Johnny Parry Chamber Orchestra, a 30-piece band capable of transforming his sound into…
Album | Gemma Ray – Island Fire
Gemma Ray returns with another delightful pop gem in Island Fire. Released at a time when many other artists are bringing out melancholy records, it is refreshing to hear such a bright and breezy effort from the London-based songstress. The…
Competition | Win tickets to see Rachel Sermanni in London
We’ve got a pair of tickets to give away to see the simply lovely Rachel Sermanni live at the Lexington in London this Thursday April 19th. To be in with a chance of winning, just email* competitions [at] forfolkssake [dot]…
News | Rufus Wainwright announces autumn UK Tour
Rufus Wainwright has announced dates for an upcoming UK tour of his new album Out of the Game (due for release 23rd April), his first tour with the band since 2008’s Release the Stars tour. The album, produced by Mark…
News | London’s See Hear Club is back
Good news for Londoners. The city’s finest music and film night the See Hear Club is back with a series of summer shows. Starting in May, there are shows lined up for Mariee Sioux, Rozi Plain and Eyes & No…
News | Mumford & Sons announce UK shows
Mumford & Sons have announced a string of UK shows, some with a festival feel. The ‘Gentlemen of the Road Stopover…’ shows are Greenhead Park, Huddlesfield on 2 June (with Michael Kiwanuka, Willy Mason, Nathaniel Rateliff and The Correspondents)and Salthill…