The Dreaming Spires release their debut album Brothers in Brooklyn on Monday and they’ve given For Folk’s Sake an exclusive guide to accompany a stream of the record. The Oxford band were formed by Robin & Joe Bennett, who have…
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Compeition | Robin Pecknold, Daniel Rossen and Van Dyke Parks at the Barbican
Those kind folks at the Barbican are offering FFS readers the chance to win two tickets to a very special concert this month. Legendary producer and songwriter Van Dyke Parks* is releasing three of his solo albums Song Cycle (1968),…
Festivals | The FFS Guide to Bushstock
For those of you heading down to old Shepherd’s Bush this weekend, we thought we’d write up a little guide of what we recommend you see: be it the good, the unknown, or our all-time favourites. This year, Shepherd’s Bush…
News | Nathaniel Rateliff to support Mumford & Sons
The one and only Nathaniel Rateliff has just announced a return voyage to the UK to play 6 shows this June, including four supporting Mumford & Sons. The tour dates are scheduled so far as: June 2012 Sat 2nd Gentleman…
News | Jeff Lewis, Alessi’s Ark, Francois & the Atlas Mountains and more exhibit artwork in London
This Friday sees the opening of “DIY is all you need”, a free exhibition celebrating music and DIY culture in Deptford, London. Organised by Folie à Deux and Broken Sound, the exhibition will include artwork from Jeffrey Lewis, Rachael Dadd, Rozi Plain,…
Festivals | The FFS guide to Field Day
Say it quietly but it looks like summer is finally here, and London is gearing up for its hippest festival of the season, Field Day – and what a stonking line-up it has. Here are FFS’s recommendations to negotiate your…
News | Mumford & Sons announce album release date
Mumford & Sons have just confirmed the release date for the follow up of their debut album “Sigh No More”. The album will be released on the 24th September, and, according to Marcus, this has been confimed as long as…
News | Levellers announce new album
Levellers have announced the arrival of a new album: “Static on the Airwaves”, due for release on 25th June 2012. I think it would be a slight understatement to say that this has been a hotly anticipated album. From their…
News | Bushstock Festival reveal final lineup
One of Team FFS’s favourite festivals, Bushstock, have just unveiled their final lineup announcements before the big day on June 2nd. These include Mystery Jets, Bastille, Fink, Let’s Buy Happiness and Mahalia, among others. Run by the wonderful Communion Label…
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Are you a budding writer and a die hard music fan? FFS are looking for keen folk/roots/indie/pop fans to join our team of reviewers and interviewers. No experience is no problem, because we’re looking for fresh ears for our New…