One of our favourite singer-songwriters Emmy the Great is standing up for the reportedly doomed digital radio station BBC 6 music. Emmy used her twitter and mailing list to point out that the BBC’s reason behind the proposed closure of…
Review: Rachael Dadd – Moth in the Motor
Moth in the Motor, a 10″ vinyl collection of Rachael’s piano songs, is limited to 300 pressings, each with a unique, handmade sleeve. Brokensound invited artists to submit their own sleeve designs, which go on display tonight (26th February) at…
CocoRosie announce details of fourth album
CocoRosie, comprising two incredible, operatically talented, electronically experimental sisters, have announced the details of their fourth studio album, Grey Oceans, due for UK release in May. Sierra and Bianca will also be gracing our shores in that month (along with…
Blog: Peggy Sue album showcase
FFS was lucky enough to go to the showcase of Peggy Sue’s forthcoming Debut album Fossils and Other Phantoms on Monday night, where we were treated to a play through of the entire LP by Rosa, Katy, Olly and friends.…
Sunday: join us at The Allotment to see Scary Mansion, The Tailors and Line & A Dot
Sunday sees the return of The Allotment — the band night run by Anika in London and FFS — this time we’ll be bringing you Scary Mansion, The Tailors and Line & a Dot (as well as the usual delicious…
Single: First Aid Kit — I Met Up With The King
Liane Escorza says: “The first time I ever saw First Aid Kit play was at the Slottsfjell festival in Norway last year. I didn’t know about their sound back then but I was lured into the promise of a fresh and captivating act. And so it was. The soft harmonies of these two Swedish sisters melts the toughest heart, perfectly balanced with dark and mature lyrics. They are the long-lost counterparts of Fleet Foxes but stripped totally bare.”