When it comes to Christmas folk music, this is about as Christmassy and as folky as it gets. Jon Boden explains: “‘Christmas Bells’ is based on the mummers play ‘Christmas: his Pageant Play, or Mysterie of St George’ written down by a…
It’s hard to doubt that a 10th Anniversary release of The Magnolia Electric Co. would see the light of day, even if it’s auteur, Jason Molina, had not passed away earlier this year. But it’s impossible to deny that his death…
Alessi’s Ark (or Alessi Laurent-Marke) has been a firm favourite here at FFS for a long time. From her delightful debut album Notes from the Treehouse to this year’s bold, surprising offering The Still Life, on Bella Union we’ve been following Alessi’s…
With a name as playful as David Harbottle & The Friendly Cats, one of the strongest elements I initially expected from their record was quite simply, fun. Happily, the seven-piece outfit’s third EP, Dawn Breaks, doesn’t disappoint in that sense…
We’re so grateful to Worry Dolls for writing and recording ‘Coming Home’ for this year’s charity compilation album For Folk’s Sake It’s Christmas. Now our favourite flame-haired duo have gone one better with this joyful music video, featuring Patch & the…
Two of the most gorgeously languorous voices combine to make this utterly dreamy version of Baby It’s Cold Outside. The song was part of compilation record Christmas Rules, which was released last year and also featured Andrew Bird, The Civil Wars…