Folk music: let’s riff a little on its definition. Sorry Tigercats, just hang in there. At folk’s core, let’s assume, must be storytelling. Scholars – yes, certain scholars have little better to do than consider your listening predilections – have…
News | Cambridge Folk Festival Announces Additions to 2012 Line-Up
Following on from our previous announcement regarding this year’s Cambridge Folk Festival line-up, we’re increasingly pleased with the way that 2012 is shaping up, and it’s not even finished yet. The big, warm, fuzzy Mummy of fiddle-led festivals will take…
Album | Alabama Shakes – Boys & Girls
Chances are you’ve probably heard of Alabama Shakes on every music website/blog on the internet. Their southern rock, infusing elements of soul and blues, has put a spell on everyone who’s listened to them or seen them live. Boys &…
Interview | Sunshine, Shoreditch and Sea of Bees
The lovely Sea of Bees, a.k.a. Julie Baenziger, sat down with us on a sunny day in Shoreditch to talk about her new album Orangefarben, first love, music, life and happiness. FFS: How does Orangefarben differ from your first album, Songs…
Interview | Michele Stodart
My first encounter with Michele Stodart was at London’s Apple Cart Festival in 2011. Brandishing a steel string guitar which she performed her stunning renditions of love, loss and wise experience: she takes you to a place which could just…
Interview | Introducing….Louise & the Pins.
Lousie Hull, formally known alongside her London-based band as Louise & the Pins, combines perfect folk with rock n’ roll to create inspired melodies with the help of her talented band + backing singers. Her glamorous 50’s style look and…