Fragments is a fitting title for this debut EP from Manchester-based Glass Ankle. A mixed and contemplative bag, it doesn’t always hit the mark, but it’s definitely got an assortment of shiny treats to entice you. A blending of some…
Milwaukee alt-rock trio, Twin Brother, draw together chiming electric guitar chord work and cascading drum patterns to form a distinctive sound that is both sincere and a little rough around the edges. Their eponymous debut album features a selection of their Milwaukee friends, and the band…
Hurray for the Riff Raff – Small Town Heroes Alynda Lee Segarra’s affinity for the old-time sounds of New Orleans is well-established four albums in to the life of her occasionally ramshackle ensemble Hurray for the Riff Raff, and so…
It’s a while since we’ve picked the Staves as Song of the Day: today we correct that. ‘Facing West’ is perhaps the simplest and most beautiful track from their debut album Dead & Born & Grown. It’s also heartbreakingly sad,…
This past winter, I sat down and read a biography on Bon Iver, entitled Bon Iver-Good Winter, written by Mark Beaumont. Whilst it was all very interesting learning about how Justin Vernon went from studying religion at university to creating…
For Folk’s Sake are proud to present an exclusive session with the lovely Jeremy Messersmith. In the run up to his first UK album release ‘Heart Murmers‘, set for release on 11th May 2014 via Glassnote Records, we teamed up…