A Marker And A Map is a fitting title for Sam Airey’s latest EP, as it is analogous to the many journeys that he finds himself on throughout the record. From hesitant ramblings to shrewd lyrical observations, Airey is candid about his experiences growing up in a world that shuns the rural life that...
With mulled wines in hand, the people of Leeds have packed into the pews of the Holy Trinity Church to hear one of their own deliver the annual Christmas service from the local Gaslight Club. Well, nearly. Hannah introduces herself and band member Laura Groves (AKA Blue Roses) as Leeds artists, then quickly corrects...
Ben Howard – The Wolves The Wolves have been kicking around for well over a year now, but they must be getting hungry (or rather Howard’s fat cat record label Island were) as the mellow summer beach ditty with its fairy tale lyrics has been packaged up as a single. This isn’t the Mountain...
We’re delighted to report that For Folk’s Sake It’s Christmas, our festive album to raise money for King’s Integrated Cancer Centre, has raised over £1000 so far. Thank you to all those who have donated. We’re selling the album through Bandcamp on a pay-what-you-like basis. And we’ve more good news as the website today...
For Folk’s Sake is delighted to present: For Folk’s Sake It’s Christmas. It’s our first ever release, and we’re selling it in aid of the Integrated Cancer Centre at King’s College London, which provides cancer care as well as being at the cutting egde of research. All the artists involved donated their time and...
Leeds troubadour Sam Airey picks his favourite Joni tracks... One of the things I love most is the change of musical and lyrical styles throughout her career. This is noticeably apparent on 'The Hissing of Summer Lawns' - arguably one of the finest folk-jazz crossover records ever, it's one of my favourite albums, and...
Ali Mason tastes the wonders of Leeds Live for the first time, and describes the experience for FFS’s readers. Bask in the glow of this wonderful May Bank Holiday weekend. On a bright, sunny, May Day morning, I set out for my first experience the rapidly expanding Live At Leeds festival. Held this year...
I can’t help but think that with Spring finally showing its face, the release of Sam Airey’s EP, Season’s Change could not be better timed. It’s a lovely sunny EP which will be the perfect accompaniment for any Spring time picnic. His vocals are rich and full of wisdom, which leads me to believe...
We are delighted to announce a new FFS-curated Allotment show with performances from Elena Tonra – who features on the Communion Compilation, the oh-so-lovely Sam Airey and our newly-discovered favourites Dear Winesburg at London’s Slaughtered Lamb on Sunday 9th May. When Elena Tonra‘s track Peter featured on the recently released Communion Compilation it caused...
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