The news by Jeffrey Lewis: now won’t that be a sight for sore eyes? Jeff is recording a series of news videos for The Guardian online, which will include comic books, limericks, and collaborations with such folk-type sensations as Laura Marling, Johnny Flynn and Herman Dune.
EP Review: The Momeraths – Crayon Colours
EP ‘Crayon Colours’ is abloom with chiming harmonies, rambunctious pop melodies and witty storytelling. None of these songs pass the three minute mark, and their triple-distilled dayglo appeal offers some much-needed sunshine pep in these times of gloominess.
The Tim and Sam Band
We say: \\”Without a doubt, the seven songs on Put Your Slippers On, The Tim and Sam Band’s EP re-release (out on Full of Joy Records, April 13th), couldn’t be described as anything but beautiful. Layers of violins, gentle wind…
FFS Ones to Watch: The Tim and Sam Band
Tim and Sam’s Tim and the Sam Band with Tim and Sam. Bit of a mouthful isn’t it? Just as well, then, that Tim McIver of said band is happy for it to be abbreviated. “To be honest it was a bit of a joke originally,” he says. “But it’s kind of stuck now. We mainly use the long version to catch people’s eyes.”
Album Review: Anni Rossi – Rockwell
There is a danger of overkill on the quirky-girl-with-acoustic-guitar-and-an-‘unusual’-voice front. Anni Rossi however, appears to be a far more interesting proposition. A classically trained musician from a young age, Rossi first caused a stir on the internet (where else?) with her startling take on Radiohead’s ‘Creep’. Rockwell, her debut LP, clocks in at just under half an hour, and – despite a few moments of genuine promise – feels more like a collection of demos than an album proper.
Single Review: Alessi’s Ark – Over the Hill
You don’t need me to tell you that Alessi Laurent-Marke is one of the most talented creatures there has ever been to grace FFS ears, and her second single “Over The Hill” comes as no exception.