‘I feel like dancing on my own to a record I do not know’ declares Elizabeth Morris as she sings ‘The Polaroid Song’. And while this song from their wonderful debut is an exception, that is largely what we’re here…
Album | Miles Nielsen – The Rusted Hearts
With The Rusted Hearts, Miles Nielsen has honed his sound to an ideal pop/rock state: a knack for catchy melodies, shimmering guitars and flawless production, as well as quite a few nods toward his musical forerunners. The album opens with…
Vote for your favourite songwriter in the 6music awards with FFS
For Folk’s Sake ‘Writes Songs Joni Mitchell Would Be Proud Of’ Award Who’s would you say is the best songwriter around today? The excellent folk at Now Playing are hosting the 6music blog awards, and we’re jolly excited to be…
Singles Round-up | Kyla La Grange, Wild Nothing, Dog Is Dead, Simone Felice, Athena
When Kyla La Grange last appeared in a singles round-up, she was compared – positively, it should be noted – with the likes of Bon Jovi of Bryan Adams for the grandstanding sound of ‘Heavy Stone’. Now she returns with…
Album | Memoryhouse – The Slideshow Effect
It must get boring being constantly compared to another, bigger, more successful band, so let’s get it over with quickly. Yes, Memoryhouse sound a bit like Beach House. They’re both ‘dream pop’, they both have female singers with defined, droney…
News | First names announced for Cambridge Folk Festival.
At long last, and very much a favourite of our’s here at FFS, the highly acclaimed Cambridge Folk Festival has announced the first lot of artists set to play this year. Irish-folk royalty: Clannad, playing on Saturday. Hugely successful singer-songwriter:…