Johanna and Klara of Sweden’s First Aid Kit are teenage sisters who are taking the folk world by storm. Their debut EP Drunken Trees, which has been available in their home country for a year, is soon to be released in the UK. For Folk’s Sake caught up with the girls for a quick chat.
Laura Marling makes surprise appearance at Rough Trade instore
Laura Marling treated fans to a surprise performance at an instore at Rough Trade East in Brick Lane last night.
Album: Aidan Moffat – How To Get To Heaven From Scotland
“I want you, I’m stupid. Don’t blame me, blame cupid – his aims never been all that hot. But he hit both with our hearts with his random wee darts, my love you just got what you got.”
So sings Aidan Moffat in his lovable Scottish tones on A Scenic Route to the Isle of Ewe from his new album. As Valentines Day inspired declarations of love go it doesn’t quite set the soul aflame with the aching heat of romance. But that’s not what Aidan’s here
Jay Jay Pistolet to support Noah and the Whale on UK tour
Jay Jay Pistolet has been confirmed as support for Noah and the Whale on their springtime UK tour.
First Aid Kit hit London for three February shows
First Aid Kit will be arriving to patch up London town with an instore set at Pure Groove Records on Monday February 23rd at 1:15 pm. Yes, this is lunchtime and yes, it’s a Monday, but we put it to you, FFS fans, that we can fill that wee record shop with like-minded individuals and make Monday that little bit brighter. These special Swedish siblings will delight your ears with their simmering harmonies and light-as-the breeze melodies.
For Folk’s Sake Interview: Emmy the Great
“If you get referred to with other artists you really don’t agree with then you feel like their politics might besmirch yours.”