The Decemberists have revealed the tracklisting and release date for their new album The Hazards of Love.
Angus and Julia Stone finish new album
by Lynn Roberts •
Angus and Julia Stone have revealed that their new album is almost complete. Speaking in a radio interview with BBC 6Music the brother and sister duo said they had nearly finished working on the album, which they had been recording at Sawmills studio in Cornwall.
Cherbourg to headline new folk night at Ronnie Scott’s this Thursday
by Lynn Roberts •
For Folk’s Sake favourites Cherbourg will play their first London headline show at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in Soho this Thursday (8th January).
Live Review: Alessi’s Ark at The Indoor Picnic
by Lynn Roberts •
For Folk’s Sake is seriously considering changing our name to welovealessi.com. From the moment her EP The Horse got its first rotation on the stereo at FFS HQ, we have been desperate to hear her play
ATP to fill Butlins with array of folk stars
by Helen •
The All Tomorrow’s Parties Festival is set to welcome a thoroughly eclectic mix of bands to this summer’s two weekend extravaganza in Minehead, including a number of acts that are firm favourites of FFS.
Communion January line-up revealed
by Lynn Roberts •
Folk club night Communion has announced the line-up for the first show of 2009. The gig on 4th January, organised by Kevin Jones of Cherbourg and Ben Lovett of Mumford and Sons, will feature FFS darlings Peggy Sue alongside Ark People, Sam MacCarthy, Sons of Noel and Adrian and Thomas J Speight. Headlining will be Exlovers.
Noah and the Whale announce EP, tour and album
by Helen •
Noah and the Whale have announced the release of ‘The A Sides’ – a mixture of original materials and covers – on the 22nd December as well as a tour and new album in the new year.
Eugene McGuinness playing in Hoxton tonight (Thurs 19th Dec)
by Helen •
Fresh from his spot supporting Emmy the Great at Pure Groove on Tuesday, Eugene McGuinness is all set for a special show of his own this evening. Admirers of this charmer’s ramshackle sound should pootle down to The Legion tonight for a Christmas treat, with support from Gold Teeth, Nick Harrisson and Cosmo Jarvis.
Still Flyin’ announce London shows
by Lynn Roberts •
Californian 15-piece Still Flyin’ have announced three London shows for the new year.
The band, who have been joined on stage in the past by FFS-favourite Jens Lekman, are currently recording their debut record Never Gonna Touch The Ground, which is due for release in April.
Sufjan Saves Christmas with downloadable treats
by Helen •
Self-styled don of all things festive, Sufjan Stevens has put together a compendium of Christmas treats on his record label’s website. You can play the Sufjan Christmas game, print out designs for tree decorations, and listen to seasonal tunes from the man himself.
Marling V. Elbow: The Rematch
by Helen •
UK folk darling Laura Marling has been nominated in the Pop category of the South Bank Show Awards 2009, where she once again finds herself in competition with Mercury winners Elbow and fellow runner-up Estelle. Will cuddly culture bunny Melvyn Bragg do the right thing and give dear Laura a trophy for her cabinet? Cross your fingers, folk fans.
Jeffrey Lewis moonlights as Guardian cartoonist
by Helen •
New York antifolk legend and all round swell guy Jeffrey Lewis has concocted a special Christmas comic book tale for the Guardian. It offers a rare and valuable insight into the philosophical musings of our pine-beneedled Christmas friends, and just in time too.
For Folk’s Sake Interview: Alessi’s Ark
by Lynn Roberts •
For Folk’s Sake spoke to Alessi about the long wait to release her album and swapping songs for hobnobs in the Virgin Records offices in central London.
Folksters on BBC’s ‘Sound of 2009’ longlist
by Lynn Roberts •
The BBC have announced their longlist for the Sound of 2009, which includes Mumford and Sons and Florence and the Machine.
For Folk’s Sake Interview: The Handsome Family
by Lynn Roberts •
FFS caught The Handsome Family in Herne Hill on Sunday night, and followed up with an electro-conversation. Here Rennie tells us why she would like Brett to grow antlers.
Slow Club bring Christmas to Union Chapel, prepare to release festive single
by Lynn Roberts •
The Sheffield duo bring their folk-stomp brilliance to Union Chapel to mark the start of the festive season, and prepare to release their Christmas single.
Herman Dune book UK December dates
by Lynn Roberts •
Herman Dune have announced they are to return to the UK for six live dates in December.
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