Ekstasis is a shape-shifting album, reminding me of Grimes, Little Dragon, Laurie Anderson, Sigur Ros, Emilie Simon and Miles Davis by turns, blended into chorally-minded, near-orchestral compositions that defy any simple explanation. ‘This Is Ekstasis’ is a true soundscape, evoking…
Interview | The inexplicable music of Matt Corby
Matt Corby arrives in the bar of busy east London pub/venue The Cornershop having completed the sound check in the basement for tonight’s special, one-off, acoustic show. The preparations have taken an hour longer than expected, and the 22-year-old Australian is clearly…
EP | Seth Lakeman – Live With The BBC Concert Orchestra
As a general rule of thumb, adding an orchestra to something makes it vastly different. Examples of things that would be made wildly more interesting by the addition of an orchestra include train stations, casual conversation and bathtime. The opposing…
News | FOATW Release Free Christmas EP
You may well have noticed that here at FFS, we’re pretty keen on Christmas music. No doubt you already have your copy of For Folk’s Sake it’s Christmas 2012… right? Well, if you do, you’ll know our Canadian chums Friend…
Live | Martha Wainwright @ Shepherds Bush Empire
Stomping onto the stage at Shepherd’s Bush Empire with a jumper wrapped turban-wise around her head and a Norwegian fox dangling from her throat, Martha Wainwright bursts straight into a rendition of ‘Factory’. Choosing to begin the evening with a…
NEW BANDS PANEL | FACTORIES AND ALLEYWAYS – FACTORIES AND ALLEYWAYS EP
Factories and Alleyways are a roots/Americana band from Vancouver that draw influences from country, rock, folk and gospel, whilst “taking their cues” from the likes of The Band, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, and Whiskeytown, they…