FFS turned two last month, and while we don’t like to make a fuss, it’s made us a tad reflective. Especially Brian, who’s a sentimental sort of owl. He has been remembering all the beautiful music he’s listened to over…
Tag: Noah & the Whale
Schmercuries: vote now for your album of the year.
It’s the last day of voting for our Mercury spoof the Schmercury poll… Don’t miss the chance to vote for your favourite. [polldaddy poll=3586532]
Brian’s Mixtape #41: Pick of the Schmercuries 2010
This weekend we launched our Schmercury Poll – FFS’s best album award, in which we’re asking you to vote for your favourite of 12 albums released in the past year. While the FFS editors were tearing our hair out, trying…
Schmercury Awards 2010: Shortlist announced
Not one to be left out of all this Mercury spoofing, FFS is delighted to announce this year’s Schmercury Awards shortlist. We had such a hard time whittling all the fantastic albums released this year down to just 12 that…
Brian’s Mixtape #37: Let The Sun Shine
Brian’s been having a lovely time at festivals over the past few weeks, and basking in the baking hot sun. Now the weather’s turned and he’s staying in to nurse his burnt feathers (not one for the factor 50, our…
Noah and the Whale tour and free downloads
Back from an epic journey that apparently covered 1140 land miles, Noah and the Whale are plunging into the promotion for their second album, First Days of Spring, with more vigour than you can shake a ukulele at. Without even a moment taken for resting upon laurels, the gents will be releasing their album on 31st August, before pulling on their travelling shoes once more.
Noah and the Whale gig now half price, Jay Jay Pistolet to support + album news
Noah and the Whale’s top secret ‘hidden’ gig on the behalf of Crisis, a homeless charity takes place this Wednesday. Well, it was top-secret until today, but now we can tell you it’s at the Roundhouse.
Glastonbury for folkies
It’s that time of year again where people will be packing their wellies, baby wipes and cider and heading to Somerset for the highlight of many people’s summer, Glastonbury Festival. Taking place from the 26th to the 28th June, with only a week to go until the mayhem begins here’s the rundown to the bands you wont want to miss this summer, no matter how sunburnt/drenched/drunk/hung-over you may be!
Young and Lost Club competition winners announced
FFS are pleased to announce the winners of our competition to win Young and Lost Club goodies.
Communion hosts folktastic stage at Bloom festival
Communion has announced a corker of a line-up for its first festival. The London – and now Brighton – night organised by Kev Jones of Cherbourg and Ben Lovett of Mumford and Sons, has curated a folk stage at Bloom in Bristol.