Micah P Hinson has announced plans for a new album and is to tour Europe in support of it. ‘Micah P Hinson and the Pioneer Saboteurs’ will be released on June 21, the fourth full album from the Texas-based Tennessean.…
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Hear Jeffrey Lewis reveal his comic book secrets
Most will know him best for singing charmingly odd little ditties about mosquitos, oral sex and ghouls; but anyone who has spent time hanging about the merch stall at a Jeffrey Lewis gig will also know that he is a highly…
Arcade Fire Reveal Release Date and Artwork For ‘The Suburbs’
It’s finally here – Arcade Fire’s third album, ‘The Suburbs’ is to be released on the 2 August in the UK with a release on the following day for the US. The album can now be pre-ordered from their website.…
Peggy Sue confirm UK and US tour and announce release of new single
The ever lovable folk trio Peggy Sue have returned from a European tour supporting Archie Bronson Outfit and without even pausing for breath, have announced both a headline tour of the UK and will also be off to the USA…
José Gonzáles’ band Junip announce London Borderline gig
When he’s not strumming his guitar and recording solo albums like ‘Veneer’, José Gonzáles teams up with Elias Araya and Tobias Winterkorn to form Junip, framing his voice with organs, synths and drums. In the past the band met up…
5-track sample of Johnny Flynn’s album available to stream
We were delighted to see Johnny Flynn’s second album Been Listening plop through the letter box at FFS HQ this weekend — and on first listen it’s just as good as we expected. Laura Marling guest vocals on a track…
Laura Marling, Beth Orton and Thea Gilmore to play Hay Festival
We all know books are sexy, in which case the annual Hay Festival is likely to get you rather hot under the collar, with the likes of Bill Bryson, Zadie Smith and Tom Stoppard (plus many, many more) gracing the programme. But if you prefer to get…
Save 6Music: second protest on saturday; listening figures soar
A second protest against the proposed closure of the Best Radio Station In The World™, BBC 6Music, will be held on Saturday at Broadcasting House in London’s West End. The protest will start at 12noon and last two hours. FFS…
Lissie and the Dave Rawlings Machine announced for Open House
Open House festival in Belfast has announced new additions to its already rather exciting bill. FFS favourite Lissie and The Dave Rawlings Machine will join already announced Seasick Steve, Wilco, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Felice Brothers, The Low Anthem…
Pete Roe reveals details of new EP
You may not realise it, but you’ve probably seen Pete Roe’s face more than once. He has been a regular feature of Laura Marling’s live band for quite some time, and last Autumn played the roles of both supporting act…