by the Leisure Society, Dark Dark Dark, Sean Keavney, Tom Robinson, Emmy the Great, Ellen & the Escapades, Michele Stodart, Tom McRae, Broadcast 2000, Anika Mottershaw, Georgia Ruth, Natalie Roberts
You’ve probably heard about the fire at distributors PIAS‘s London warehouse that destroyed the stock of many independent labels. Below is a list of releases from some of the labels affected. Each one comes extremely highly recommended from us here at FFS. If any of them are missing from your collection, why not buy a digital copy to...
It’s hardly news to FFS’s regular readers that Brian’s a pretty inconsistent character. He flits about, willy-nilly, with little concern for the wellbeing of his mixtape devotees. You might be relieved to hear that he’s turning over a new Horse Chestnut leaf in 2011, but that relief might be short-lived when you realise he’s...
We’re delighted to announce that the wonderful Cocos Lovers are your choice for our Schmercury Best Album Poll. The Lovers’ debut LP Johannes was shortlisted alongside 11 other albums from the past year, and thanks to a groundswell of internet support, pipped Laura Marling’s I Speak Because I Can to top position. Our Editor’s...
Congratulations, you’ve been nominated for a Schmercury. How do you feel? Elated! It’s my first ever award nomination! What did you think of the Mercury nominations this year? As ever with the Mercurys there’s a good spread. It’s the only awards list I follow really, it’s always interesting to see who gets the nod. ...