Jeremy Warmsley has spilled the heart-shaped beans on the line-up for his Heartbreak Ball. The swoon-fest will take place at The Slaughtered Lamb in Clerkenwell, where Warmsley will be joined by Johnny Flynn, the delectable Slow Club, Gossamer Albatross, A Classic Education and lovely Stars of Sunday League.
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Mumford and Sons Record Radio 1 Session, announce ICA gig
Up-and-comers Mumford and Sons join Colin Murray tonight at 10pm for an evening of delectation, harmonising and, well, banjoes.
Jeremy Warmsley to mend broken Valentine’s Day hearts
He of the electro-folk sparkle and eminently hummable melodies has sorted out Valentine’s Day early this year.
Last minute bill change for Moonshine Jamboree this Sunday
Moonshine Jamboree have announced the addition of Maryland to this Sunday’s line up. Hot from being signed to Firefly Records, Maryland has some new songs in his pockets with which to delight your ears, brains and hearts.
ATP to fill Butlins with array of folk stars
The All Tomorrow’s Parties Festival is set to welcome a thoroughly eclectic mix of bands to this summer’s two weekend extravaganza in Minehead, including a number of acts that are firm favourites of FFS.
EP Review: Peggy Sue and Les Triplettes – First Aid
This spiffing EP is one more magnificent adventure in the splendid journey of Peggy Sue. Their latest incarnation, with ‘Les Triplettes’ has more depth and complication than previous recordings, and excitingly raises the femme-folk bar higher still. The CD was co-produced with Steve Ansell of Blood Red Shoes and mixed in the US by the Dodos’ producer John Askew to startlingly brilliant effect.
Noah and the Whale announce EP, tour and album
Noah and the Whale have announced the release of ‘The A Sides’ – a mixture of original materials and covers – on the 22nd December as well as a tour and new album in the new year.
Eugene McGuinness playing in Hoxton tonight (Thurs 19th Dec)
Fresh from his spot supporting Emmy the Great at Pure Groove on Tuesday, Eugene McGuinness is all set for a special show of his own this evening. Admirers of this charmer’s ramshackle sound should pootle down to The Legion tonight for a Christmas treat, with support from Gold Teeth, Nick Harrisson and Cosmo Jarvis.
Sufjan Saves Christmas with downloadable treats
Self-styled don of all things festive, Sufjan Stevens has put together a compendium of Christmas treats on his record label’s website. You can play the Sufjan Christmas game, print out designs for tree decorations, and listen to seasonal tunes from the man himself.
Marling V. Elbow: The Rematch
UK folk darling Laura Marling has been nominated in the Pop category of the South Bank Show Awards 2009, where she once again finds herself in competition with Mercury winners Elbow and fellow runner-up Estelle. Will cuddly culture bunny Melvyn Bragg do the right thing and give dear Laura a trophy for her cabinet? Cross your fingers, folk fans.