Last night, while perusing YouTube, I came across an interview with Noel Gallagher (of whom I’m a fan – I like the juxtaposition of his boorish persona and actual wit and intelligence). He said that a musical movement becomes exciting…
Single review: Odd Situation – Semifinalists
The caveat that I should insert here is that this is very much not folk. Still, we’re all open-minded here, and really I’ve always had rather a soft spot for Semifinalists.
Album Review: Alessi’s Ark – Notes from the Treehouse
Paul Malloy, FFS’s resident cantankerous sod, has his heart melted by Alessi’s Ark and does his best to deny it…
The Balky Mule, Jane Bartholomew, My Two Toms @ The Sanctuary Café, Brighton
The Balky Mule has flown all the way from his new home in Australia to be with us tonight in the intimate basement confines of the Sanctuary Café. The former member of post-rock folk pastoralists Flying Saucer Attack, as well as other Bristol-scene favourites Movietone and Crescent, has a new album out on Brighton-based record label Fat Cat. Having sent his solo-recorded effort half way round the world to be released, he’s now followed it to the UK to reveal just what he’s like live – as no-one really knows.
Blue Roses
Bradford’s Laura Groves has renamed herself under the moniker of the rarest of flowers. Possessing a haunting voice and flawless musicianship, she’s no shrinking violet, describing her music as “textured, emotive, eclectic, personal, delicate.”
FFS Ones to watch: Blue Roses
Bradford’s Laura Groves has renamed herself under the moniker of the rarest of flowers. Possessing a haunting voice and flawless musicianship, she’s no shrinking violet, describing her music as “textured, emotive, eclectic, personal, delicate.”