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A playlist for the end of the world

20 May 2011
By For Folk's Sake
A playlist for the end of the world

The ol’ playlisting ground to a resounding halt when Brian got himself into what can only be described as “a MASSIVE HUFF” over Spotify’s user-unfriendly changes. Huffing is terribly unattractive behaviour, (especially for one who considers himself to be wise), so we decided to just let him be for a while. In the meantime,...
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Tags: Duke Special, Eels, Johnny Cash, Le Loup, Radiohead, REM, Skeeter Davis, Super Furry Animals, The Beatles, The Clash, The Postal Service, Tom Waits
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Interview: Jamie Ley

27 September 2010
By For Folk's Sake
Interview: Jamie Ley

Emerging from London’s seemingly never-ending and ever-talented pool of wonderful folksy-types, Jamie Ley has been packing out a variety of the capital’s venues with people, all eager to hear his soulful and timeless tunes. Emma Barlow caught up with him to talk about the rise and rise of folk, his inspirations, and what the...
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Tags: -, Bob Dylan, Elena Tonra, Jamie Ley, Johnny Cash, Johnny Flynn, Mumford & Sons
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Brian’s Mixtape #30: Duelling and storytelling

12 April 2010
By Brian
Brian’s Mixtape #30: Duelling and storytelling

A large chunk of Brian’s record collection was purchased after a recommendation by his uncle Peter, who has an enormous library of albums and an insatiable enthusiasm for music. Brian thought it might be good for FFS’s readers to benefit from his uncle’s wisdom, too, and it had the happy side effect that Brian...
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Tags: Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash
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Brian’s Mixtape #18: Christmas is Coming

18 December 2009
By Brian
Brian’s Mixtape #18: Christmas is Coming

We’ve held him back as long as we could, but the Christmas spirit’s fit ready to burst out of old Brian now and the first (of many) Christmas playlists is ready to go.  He’s been working on them since May, so don’t be surprised at how astoundingly wonderful they are. If, by some miracle,...
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Tags: Au Revoir Simone, Eels, Hefner, Johnny Cash, The Beach Boys, The Pogues
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