Rachael Dadd, purveyor of beautiful, earthy music and lovingly crafted record sleeves, released EP Elephee on 13 September on Broken Sound Records. FFS’s reviewer Kim Deadman said: “Delicate and raw, precise and spontaneous, Elephee is a beautiful collection of songs that could have been recorded just a few hours ago or sometime in the...
Rachael Dadd’s new EP Elephee sounds delicate and raw, precise and spontaneous. It’s a beautiful collection of songs that could have been recorded just a few hours ago or sometime in the early 1970s. Imagine finding a vinyl record in a second- hand shop and realising you have found musical treasure, you would listen...
We came across Ben Phillips through his intriguing artwork on Peggy Sue’s releases. But his involvement with the London folk crowd doesn’t stop there. The Camberwell-based artist has been prolific over the past few years, providing artwork and posters for Daniel Johnston, Rachael Dadd and Alessi’s Ark. We got in touch with him over...
Joni Mitchell – California It’s Joni Michell week here at FFS so it’s only right to start with a Joni video. This BBC session performance of California was recommended to us by Nick Hemming from The Leisure Society (he of twice-nominated-for-the-Ivors fame. Ceremony’s tonight. Cross your fingers hold your toes). Joni’s voice here is...
Vinyl is awesome. I’m a sucker for the ceremony and (beyond that epic sound) vinyl records provide a pretty amazing canvas for artwork. We thought we’d make the most of that for Rachael Dadd’s new mini-album Moth In The Motor. Rachael Dadd is a musician I’ve loved since my very first encounter with her....
Moth in the Motor, a 10″ vinyl collection of Rachael’s piano songs, is limited to 300 pressings, each with a unique, handmade sleeve. Brokensound invited artists to submit their own sleeve designs, which go on display tonight (26th February) at Rachael’s gig at Cafe Oto, Dalston. Also appearing are Alessi’s Ark and Mariner’s Children. ...
Well goodness me Alessi is going to be one busy songstress in 2010. Her touring schedule is already extensive and it only takes us up to April. The Ark has plans to tour with Sons of Noel and Adrian, Rachael Dadd AND Laura Marling. On top of all of that Alessi’s playing a special...
Broken Sound Music (who’ve released EPs by FFS favourite Peggy Sue and the debut album by Forest Fire) are calling for artists to submit work for a 10″ mini album from Bristol-based folk artist Rachael Dadd. Moth in the Motor is out in February, and the team are still accepting submissions for covers. The...
Broken Sound Music (who’ve released EPs by FFS favourite Peggy Sue and the debut album by Forest Fire) are calling for artists to submit work for a 10″ mini album from Bristol-based folk artist Rachael Dadd. Moth in the Motor is out in February, and the team are still accepting submissions for covers. The...
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