It’s been two long years since the accomplished debut A Larum was ardently welcomed to our ears, so it’s with joy that we receive news of Johnny Flynn’ second album. Entitled Been Listening and to be released on 7th June…
Album: Woodpigeon – Die Stadt Muzikanten
Some artists spend their entire careers clinging to a single sound, stretching it taut until the bones begin to protrude and reveal the fragile artistic elasticity that held the music together. Mark Andrew Hamiltons’ Woodpigeon barely manage a song without…
For Folk’s Sake’s festival calendar
We’ve gone through the folkier end of the festival calender, and hereby bring you our picks. You won’t find any news on Glastonbury or Reading and Leeds, mind. We’re here to tell you about the things you might not have…
Donovan, The Divine Comedy, The Low Anthem, Johnny Flynn for Moseley Folk Festival
The lovely chaps over at Moseley Folk Festival have announced a corker of a line up for their three-day Birmingham-based festival planned for the 3rd-5th September. As well as folk legend Donovan, who counts Bob Dylan among his fans, revellers…
A Folking Good Night’s Blog: Smugglers Records Showcase
March’s A Folking Good Night was a very special one for us, as it featured the best of Smugglers Records. For those in the know this is the home of the sublime Cocos Lovers, who were one of the main…
Eliza Doolittle live and Mumford & Sons DJ at River Rat Pack gig: FREE guestlist for FFS readers
The River Rat Pack – who take barge-fulls of musicians on canal-based tours playing free gigs along the way – are offering FFS readers free guestlist to their Easter Sunday all-day gig at The Paradise in Kensal Green in London.…