Blitzen Trapper is a folk rock band based in Portand Oregon. Recently signed with Sub Pop Records and with an album (Furr) by the label released in 2008, which became an instant American success, they have just given born to their EP baby ‘Black River Killer’.
Southbank announces Emmy the Great and Laura Marling summer shows
The Southbank Centre has announced it’s series of summer gigs, which features folk artists Laura Marling, Emmy the Great, Mary Gaulthier and Emiliana Torrini.
The gigs begin on July 19th. Here are FFS’s picks:
Laura Marling releases more tickets for Royal Festival Hall show
Laura Marling has released extra tickets for the ‘Laura Marling and Friends’ Royal Festival Hall show on 11th August.
Hotly-tipped Local Natives in London jaunt
SXSW winners (i.e. the ones people went on about the most) Local Natives are heading to London this month for three dates.
Wave Machines offer free tickets to Graham Coxon support gig
The Wave Machines have announced that they have 100, yes ONE HUNDRED, pairs of tickets to their iTunes festival gig with Graham Coxon to give away.
Peggy Sue tour, EP and album news
As the more die-hard Peggy Sue fans among you might have noticed, they’ve been in the states for ever and ever. Aside from visiting multiple major cities to grace them with Peggy Sue delights, the band have been busy as bumbles recording their debut album.