Violens upbeat self-titled EP is just what we need in the cold, miserable and poor month of January. Although the lyrics might not always match the cheerful melody, it would be hard not to let Violens put spring into your step.
Violens
Violens are a New York based four-piece known for their psychedelic synth pop, who have toured with Grizzly Bear, Handsome Furs and MGMT. We Say: \\”On their myspace page, the band compare their sound to The Zombies, amongst others and…
Last minute bill change for Moonshine Jamboree this Sunday
Moonshine Jamboree have announced the addition of Maryland to this Sunday’s line up. Hot from being signed to Firefly Records, Maryland has some new songs in his pockets with which to delight your ears, brains and hearts.
Roses, Kings, Castles
They Say: \\”Roses Kings Castles – the music, the concept – always existed, but has only been born of late. The music: a cobblestone bridge lying somewhere between the pastoral warmth of a tree and the suburban, quixotic pop of…
Bon Iver
Having only released one album and one EP under the moniker Bon Iver, the attention that Wisconsin-native Justin Vernon has received is more than astounding, but definitely deserved. His stripped-back folk, gorgeously layered with a fragile voice, evokes not only…
For Folk’s Sake Interview: Roses, Kings, Castles
Late last year, FFS met up with Adam Ficek in a rammed pub off Trafalgar Square to discuss the finer points of the music industry, twee-ness, and evading the Babyshambles brand long enough to become part of the burgeoning folk scene.