Jeffrey Lewis and Darren Hayman have contributed tracks to a charity album to raise money for Rape Crisis. Regal vs Steamboat, a 31-track double album, was released this week on Audio Antihero Records, with money raised going to Rape Crisis England…
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News | Laura Marling Secret Cinema event announced
A link-up between Laura Marling and Secret Cinema – described as an “immersive live music experience” – has been announced for June. Details are thin on the ground, what with it being a secret and all, but eight dates have…
Stream | Georgia Ruth’s debut album Week of Pines
Welsh harpist Georgia Ruth this week releases her highly-anticipated debut album Week of Pines and we’re delighted to be able to offer a full stream of the record right here. The Aberystwyth artist has developed a distinctive picking style which…
Stream | Laura Marling’s new album ‘Once I Was An Eagle’
Laura Marling’s fourth album ‘Once I Was An Eagle’ is due for release in the UK on 27th May. But you can hear it now via NPR. And while we’re on the subject of Lazzle, have you heard her gorgeous…
News | Howie Payne to headline Leeds event
Howie Payne, former front man of The Stands, will unveil his latest solo work as he begins a short UK tour by appearing in Leeds as part of a show put on by Ellen Smith of FFS favourites Ellen &…
Pictures | Joe Innes & The Cavalcade Single Launch @ The Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon (Plus a Free Download)
Joe Innes & The Cavalcade launched their new single ‘Fables‘ with a big bash in Farringdon, inviting FFS favourites Dave Gerard, the Worry Dolls and comedian Malcolm Head along for the party. And of course, given that our editor Lynn…
News | Johnny Flynn announces solo UK tour dates
Our favourite chap Johnny Flynn has announces a string of rare solo dates across the UK. Taking a break from being a big-shot stage actor, Johnny will be hitting London, Manchester, Glasgow and Bristol on a mini-tour. Tickets go on…
News | Magnetic North release ‘Symphony’ film
The Magnetic North are re-releasing their debut album with an accompanying film, ‘Hunting For Remoteness’. Orkney: Symphony of the Magnetic North, a collaboration between Erland Cooper from Erland & The Carnival, Hannah Peel and Simon Tong (The Verve, Gorillaz), was first released…
News | Somerset House Summer Series goes folk
The Summer Series at Somerset House is back for 2013 with an altogether more FFS-friendly line-up. Eleven open-air concerts will be held during July in the building’s stunning courtyard, a use which beats their winter ice rink hands down, in…
Breaking news | Hop Farm 2013 cancelled
Organisers of Hop Farm in Paddock Wood, near Tunbridge Wells have announced the cancellation of this year’s festival. In an email to bands and agents, Hop Farm boss Vince Power said: “After reviewing the ticket sales on Hop Farm and the…