Malvern’s Sam Walters has a string of endorsements on the back of his growing reputation on the festival circuit. So what, aside from a fantastic beard, does he bring to the party? Louis Gilbert: Now this is an interesting one.…
Author: Ian Parker
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Columbus and Crusoe
Somewhere in Lewisham there is a house which is home to Columbus and Crusoe, a cat and a ghost. We’re not sure where it is, but after giving their new CD a listen, the panel are keen to pop round…
Jo Mango
Glasgow’s Jo Mango released The Moth And The Moon on a beautifully presented 10″ record late last year, but as our panel found out, it wasn’t just the packaging that deserved attention. James Rutherford: I’ll be honest, I have only…
FFS New Bands Panel: Xylaroo
Kent’s Xylaroo late last year released a nine-track LP, Do You Remember the Dinosaurs?, through their bandcamp page, and as our panel found out, it’s more than worth a listen. Helen True: Any band that lists St Vincent and Dolly…
FFS New Bands Panel: The Spring Standards
New York’s Spring Standards have a debut album, Would Things Be Different, under their belts, and are starting to attract some serious attention Stateside. So what did the panel make of their early offerings? Shaun McCoy: This eleven track offering…
FFS New Bands Panel: Loch Awe
Very soon after forming, Edinburgh folkies Loch Awe have put out their debut seven-track EP, Artificial Life From A Digital Sea. We sent in the panel to judge the results. Shaun McCoy: I admit I wasn’t left in ‘awe’ of…
FFS New Bands Panel: The Off Chance
Swindon’s The Off Chance have begun to create a little buzz since putting out their debut EP earlier this summer, with stand-out track Can’t Lose It finding its way on to national radio. The panel went in to see what…
FFS New Bands Panel: The Best of 2010 Playlist
Since the New Bands Panel was launched early this year, we’ve reviewed more than 80 bands and counting. The vast majority are unsigned, but we’ve also seen a number of our alums begin to enjoy some greatly deserved success as…
FFS New Bands Panel: A Little Nothing
Germany’s A Little Nothing mix their folk with a drop of electronica. They’ve just made new song Secret Sayings available as a free download, so the panel went to see what else they have to offer. Alice Sage: A Little…
FFS New Bands Panel: Garforth & Myers
Using a good deal of skill and a seemingly extensive contacts book, Garforth & Myers have produced the Bonfires EP as an early taster of an album to follow. The panel found plenty to anticipate. Alice Sage: This is a…