Singer-songwriter Emmy the Great today launched an unusual attempt to fund her second album. The album, which FFS last week reported to be ready for the studio, is to be funded by ‘pledges’ made by fans and supporters of Emmy.…
FFS New Bands Panel: Gibson Bull
London singer-songwriter Gibson Bull has produced a polished debut album that bears the trademark sounds of a string of top-class influences. Our panel came away suitably impressed. Alice Sage: Gibson Bull has a fairly world-weary sound from a quite young…
Laura Veirs lines up UK dates
The marvellous Laura Veirs has announced a smattering of UK dates around her performance a Leicester’s Summer Sundae festival in August. She will play the following dates: Friday 13 August – MANCHESTER – Ruby Lounge (£12) Saturday 14 August –…
Laura Hocking announces boat show in aid of autism charity
Singer-songwriter Laura Hocking is curating and playing a London gig for the charity Hope, which supports people with autism and learning difficulties. She says: “Rock the Boat is a celebration of the contribution adults with autism and other learning difficulties…
Live: Peggy Sue & First Aid Kit @ The Garage, London
Having seen Peggy Sue more recently in a festival field and First Aid Kit in the heavenly Union Chapel, on first impressions The Garage seemed something of a mis-match. A dark, low-ceilinged, intimate venue with a reputation as a rite…
Live: Florence and the Machine @ Somerset House, London
It may be worth starting a consideration of this performance of Florence Welch and her Machine with reference to the end rather than the beginning: “This may be the last time you see us for a while, this is one…