Looking for some last minute plans in the capital? We’re very excited to announce that FFS will be at the wonderful Deer Tick’s show at the Scala tonight, spinning some tunes between sets. Editor Lynn Roberts, our playlist-making owl Brian‘s…
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News | Rachel Sermanni’s new video ‘Waltz’
One of FFS’ very special favourites, Rachel Sermanni, has recently released a truly beautiful new video for her latest single ‘Waltz’. This lovely little clip depicts Sermanni wandering through the idyllic countryside which one can only assume must be the…
For Folk’s Sake presents Mary Epworth at the Royal Albert Hall Elgar Room
We at For Folk’s Sake are delighted to announce our show at the Royal Albert Hall Elgar Room on 20th October, headlined by the wonderful Mary Epworth. There will be support from two more of our favourite artists – Gerard…
News | New Houndmouth EP – Exclusive Stream!
It’s not often FFS gets to use ‘Exclusive!’ like a red-top newspaper, but we’re very happy to announce an exclusive link to the debut EP by Kentucky newcomers, Houndmouth. Less soulful but bluesier and more hard-bitten than label buddies, Alabama…
Exclusive | Foy Vance – ‘Into The Fire’ acoustic session
Irish songsmith Foy Vance has announced the release of his new record the Melrose EP’ on Communion Records. And FFS can exclusively bring you an acoustic session with Foy playing ‘Into the Fire’ from the new EP. The excellently-jumpered fellow…
WIN! | Tickets for Rachel Sermanni at Bush Hall
Rachel Sermanni’s EPs to date have shown her to be a fantastic songwriter of organic-sounding melodies. So we’re excited to hear her debut album Under Mountains, to be released on September 19th. Rachel is celebrating the album’s release with a…
News | The Staves announce headline tour
FFS are horribly excited to hear that the Staves have announced the dates of a new UK and Ireland Headline Tour. These three wonderful sisters will release their debut album “Dead and Born and Grown” through Atlantic Records on 22nd…
Free mp3 | H. Hawkline give away Black Domino Box ahead of EP release
Cardiff’s H.Hawkline has announced the release of Black Domino Box EP on 20th August, through the excellent Trash Aesthetics. Once a member of Means Heinz with Sweet Baboo and Cate Le Bon – Huw has roped in his former bandmates…
WIN! | Tickets to Greenbelt festival featuring The Leisure Society and Roddy Woomble
It’s ompetition time, music fans! The nice folk at Greenbelt festival have offered us a pair of tickets to give away to next weekend’s festivities. The line up includes music from The Leisure Society, Roddy Woomble, the Proclaimers, Bellowhead and…
News | Mumford & Sons release a new single
FFS’s good ol’ favourites, Mumford & Sons, have announced a new single ‘I Will Wait’, to be released on the 24th September 2012. Even more exciting, it is the first single taken from their forthcoming, hotly-anticipated album ‘Babel’. What’s more,…