Edinburgh’s Euan Robinson, going by his Stars Of Sunday League moniker, gives one of the most modest and self-deprecating interviews in the history of folk.
For Folk’s Sake Interview: Micah P Hinson
by Lynn Roberts •
For Folk’s Sake’s Mark Williamson caught up with Micah P Hinson before his Glasgow show this weekend to talk about his his album Red Empire Orchestra, shoddy journalism and his lack of balls
Beirut back after months in the wilderness
by Lynn Roberts •
Zac Condon and band return after spending most of 2008 out of the limelight to announce the release of two EPs in February.
Mumford and Sons to play Rough Trade instore
by Lynn Roberts •
Mumford and Sons will be playing an instore at Rough Trade East to promote the release of their EP ‘Love Your Ground’.
Exclusive: Laura Marling denies Wiley collaboration
by Lynn Roberts •
Folk Darling Laura Marling told FFS that despite reports she has no plans to work with rapper Wiley.
In an interview with the Daily Star last week, the grime MC claimed he had been speaking to Laura about the possibility of a collaboration.
But when FFS asked Laura about the plans she said: “I have no idea where that’s come from! Somebody forwarded me the link to a story about it the other day.”
New Black Cab sessions: Jens Lekman and Peter and the Wolf
by Lynn Roberts •
The wonderful Black cab sessions have posted two more corkers this month, with the additions of a set by Jens Lekman and another by Peter and the Wolf.
Jay Jay Pistolet releases EP details
by Lynn Roberts •
Hampshire folkster Jay Jay Pistolet has posted details of his forthcoming EP on his myspace. Three out of four of the tracks were produced by Noah and the Whale’s Charlie Fink and the fourth by Johnny Flynn bassist Adam Beech.
The EP will be released on 17th November through Stiff Records, but copies will also be available ahead of the date on Laura Marling’s Night Terror tour on which Pistolet supports.
New Peter and the Wolf album tracks go online
by Lynn Roberts •
Band rotating tunes from new album Mellow Owl on their MySpace page every day this week.
Eels release live EP for free download
by Lynn Roberts •
Eels fans take note! The band have released a live EP for a free download, but be quick: it’s only available for the next two days.
Laura Marling announces support for headline tour
by Lynn Roberts •
Laura Marling’s people (yep, she has people, and a headquarters if her website is to be believed) have announced that Jay Jay Pistolet will be first support on her headline tour, apart from in Manchester where Peggy Sue and the Pictures will play.
Alessi in wonderland after song picked for national radio
by Lynn Roberts •
London lass’s ‘The Horse’ chosen by 6Music DJ Nemone for her Lunchbox slot.
Legend over: Donovan to bow out in 2010
by Lynn Roberts •
Fans of sixties folkie Donovan have been given advance warning to catch his live show while they can before he retires from performing in 2010. The veteran folk singer will undertake a farewell tour over 2009 and 2010 (precise dates have not yet been announced), with a new album ’Ritual Groove’ also expected at some point next year.
Jeff Lewis endorses Obama
by Lynn Roberts •
Jeff Lewis has made an illustrated biography of Barack Obama. The anti-folk hero has created one of his sketchbook ‘films’ detailing the presidential candidate’s life and career.
Slow Club announce surprise London gig
by Lynn Roberts •
Charming Sheffield duo Slow Club are bringing their storming live show to Urban Outfitters near Oxford Street on October 15, according to a last minute message posted on their MySpace page today.
Peggy Sue, Alessi and Derek Meins tour
by Lynn Roberts •
FFS favourites Peggy Sue will be joined on their UK headline tour by fellow folksters Alessi and Derek Meins.
Update: Emmy’s track is single-of-the-week
by Lynn Roberts •
London anti-folkster Emmy the Great’s latest single has been selected as the Record of the Week on indie-spotting Radio 2 evening show the Radcliffe and Maconie Show.
Noah and the Whale cancel Mystery Jets support slot
by Lynn Roberts •
Noah and the Whale were forced to cancel their support slot with The Mystery Jets because Charlie Fink was in hospital with throat problems.