Joan As Policewoman, Thea Gilmore, PP Arnold and Maddy Prior are among the artists confirmed for a tribute show to Sandy Denny that will tour the country in May. The Lady: A Homage to Sandy Denny will be an evening…
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For Folk’s Sake ‘Writes Songs Joni Mitchell Would Be Proud Of’ Award Who’s would you say is the best songwriter around today? The excellent folk at Now Playing are hosting the 6music blog awards, and we’re jolly excited to be…
News | First names announced for Cambridge Folk Festival.
At long last, and very much a favourite of our’s here at FFS, the highly acclaimed Cambridge Folk Festival has announced the first lot of artists set to play this year. Irish-folk royalty: Clannad, playing on Saturday. Hugely successful singer-songwriter:…
News | Willy Mason releases new song.
After much anticipation, Willy Mason has not only returned, but returned with a brand new track titled “Restless Fugitive”. The song is available for streaming via his Soundcloud page. This first track is off his upcoming untitled album which was…
News | Ellen & The Escapades announce debut album details
Ellen & The Escapades will release their debut album All The Crooked Scenes on April 16. The album is the result of a hugely successful Pledge campaign that saw the band reach their initial fundraising target within eight days and…
News | Dry The River unveil new art installations
To promote their new album Shallow Bed, Dry the River have installed 12 different posters across London, each with a unique way of listening to a track from the album. Created by FOAM, who have worked with Dry the River in the…
News | Slow Down, Molasses release 3D video for Bodies
Do you have your 3D glasses to hand? Canadian band Slow Down, Molasses are about to bring us Bodies of Water, a collection of remixes of their debut album Walk Into The Sea, and they’re trailing it with a very…
News | The Staves announce new EP and UK tour
The wonderful Staves have announced details of their second EP and a mammoth UK tour to help promote it. The girls will return on April 2 with the Motherlode EP, featuring three brand new songs. They’ve just wrapped up a…
Exclusive | The Family Machine unveil video for ‘Quiet As A Mouse’
Oxford’s The Family Machine are back with a new song ‘Quiet As A Mouse’ featuring Anna Log from We Aeronauts and For Folk’s Sake is happy to bring you a video exclusive. The video, which features the band out for…
News | Kyla La Grange announces new single.
North London’s Kyla La Grange has announced the makings of a new single “Vampire Smile“, due for release on the 12th March 2012. Coming to us via Chess Club Records, the track will also feature on La Grange’s debut album…