For a relatively unknown artist, Kría Brekkan’s creds are superb – a former member of whispery Icelandic collective múm, Kría has been slowly gaining a name for herself in the indie rock scene, including featuring in the cover art of…
Album: Sparrow and the Workshop – Into the Wild
Sparrow and The Workshop present Into The Wild, their debut album, a delicate, intricate and honest gift to the senses. Mixing pop, rock and folk as well as their different backgrounds (Scottish, Welsh and American) and views on music, their sound…
Album: The Dutchess & the Duke – Sunrise/Sunset
Sunset/Sunrise is the second album by The Duchess & The Duke. The Duchess & The Duke form a pair that lives in line with dichotomies and paradoxes, though in complete harmony. Their new work is a stark contrast from their…
Laura Marling announces album title and tracklisting
FFS are very excited about Laura Marling’s forthcoming album, and now we can reveal the name, tracklisting and release date. The album, which is to be called “I Speak Because I Can”, will be released on 22nd March. The LP…
Call for artists: Album cover designs wanted for Rachael Dadd mini-album
Broken Sound Music (who’ve released EPs by FFS favourite Peggy Sue and the debut album by Forest Fire) are calling for artists to submit work for a 10″ mini album from Bristol-based folk artist Rachael Dadd. Moth in the Motor…
Album recommendation: Kristin Hersh – Hips and Makers
Here’s the thing about Kristin Hersh: she’s a fucking goddess. A goddess, I might add, to whom far too little attention is paid. She’s also lead singer and guitarist for Throwing Muses, but that’s another story. I first happened upon…