With their debut album Beachcomber’s Windowsill to be released on May 24th, Stornoway are set to play three special gigs at the A1 Pool Hall in Oxford. They say the night will be “no electricity, no history – just a…
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The Leisure Society to play free charity show
The Leisure Society have come over all charitable, not only contributing to an album set up by a childcare charity, but also promoting it with a free daytime show at the Union Chapel. The “child-friendly” Daylight Pyjama Party will be…
Jens Lekman announces London show
The ever brilliant London-based promoter Platforms Live has announced that the Swedish übergod Jens Lekman is to play his first London show in two years this August. Mr Lekman — who now lives in Australia — will play the Union Chapel…
Win tickets to exclusive Seth Lakeman showcase in London *UPDATE – GIG CANCELLED*
FFS has a pair of tickets to give away for folk stalwart Seth Lakeman’s show at Camden’s Black Heart next Wednesday 12th May. The showcase in the 120-capacity venue will preview songs from Seth’s new LP ‘Hearts & Minds’ to…
Diane Cluck and Anders Griffen announce new UK shows
There are some names that every self-respecting folk fan should know; in my humblest of opinions, Diane Cluck is one of them. With her distinctive, sparse guitar picking tempered by a strong, almost world-wearied voice and disconcertingly perceptive lyrics, Diane’s…
Pearly Gate Music debut album streaming now
Pearly Gate Music are streaming their debut album online this week ahead of its release on Monday. The Seattle-based band, headed by Zach Tillman – brother of Fleet Foxes drummer and singer/songwriter J. Tillman – have signed to Bella Union…
Broadcast 2000 to play Wilton’s Music Hall, records 6music session
Broadcast 2000 have announced plans for a very special gig at Wilton’s Music Hall in East London. The venue, which is over 150 years old and described by its operators as “old and crumbling”, is set to provide a unique…
The Local combines cinema and music in Islington
Our friends-of-friends the Local have announced a brilliant-sounding series of gigs at Islington’s Screen on the Green cinema. The weekly shows feature a set from a brilliant artist — Caitlin Rose, Dan Michaelson & the Coastguards and Natty are lined…
The Middle East Set For European Tour
The Middle East have announced a summer European tour which will include two stops in the UK and several festivals. Fresh from successful outings at SXSW in Texas and Coachella in Palm Springs, the Australian seven-piece will head to the…
WIN: Tickets to Peggy Sue’s Royal Albert Hall gig
We’re not going to pretend we don’t feel a little bit precious about Peggy Sue. We remember them back in the day when they were lamenting the fate of Superman, covering Kimya Dawson songs and a person could get right…