Treetop Flyers are in many ways the quintessential band to have emerged from the collaborative Communion stable, and their old-time country courts ever increasing attention and buzz. At the launch of not-so-new single ‘It’s About Time’, the band that seems…
Album | WATERS – Out In The Light
“Oh my God, I found I was a free man out on the road” exclaims Van Pierszalowski over the raucous opening lines of his new project WATERS’ debut album. Port O’Brien is dead, and from what we’ve heard, it was…
Interview | Schmercury best album nominees the Secret Sisters
The Secret Sisters are Laura and Lydia Rogers from Muscle Shoals, Alabama. After getting the stamp of quality that is a Jack White-produced single, the sisters released their self-titled debut album. Our reviews editor Ian Parker said: “the Secret Sisters…
Live | Austra @ Scala, 6th September
As we stand on Scala’s balcony overlooking our fellow audience members, we’re utterly transfixed by Austra. The only thing that can interrupt FFS’s state of mind is the raucous applause that separates each of their songs. Like many sailors drawn…
Blog | New Bands Panel favourites return with new songs
Since launching the New Bands Panel a couple of years ago, FFS has featured well over 100 emerging artists and discovered some absolute treats along the way. We do our best to keep up with what a lot of them…
Album | Blitzen Trapper – American Goldwing
With over a decade of experience and five other albums under their belt, Blitzen Trapper proved their worth long before creating new album American Goldwing. This of course means that they also have a reputation to uphold, particularly after failing…