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Established in 2010, Folk and Tumble reviews the latest folk, country, Americana, and blues records and interviews the writers and players behind the music.

New Music

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Living In The Light – Tommy Emmanuel

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10th October 2025

More than sixty years into his storied career, 'Living In The Light' shows Tommy Emmanuel is still hungry for adventure.

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Oddy Locks – Lonan

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3rd October 2025

'Oddy Locks' is the engrossing and magical new album from Yorkshire based folk trio Lonan.

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The Hour of the Blackbird – Ninebarrow

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3rd October 2025

Deeply rooted in the natural world, 'The Hour of the Blackbird' by Ninebarrow is an aural treat from beginning to end.

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Still We Rise – Paddy Nash

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2nd October 2025

'Still We Rise' by Paddy Nash blends political and social awareness with Rock ’n’ Roll spirit and a touch of Irish humour.

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Tiny Little Light – Mikey Kenney

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29th September 2025

Several years in the making, 'Tiny Little Light' by Mikey Kenney is an album that reimagines traditional folk in a startling new way.

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Wrong Kind Of One – Amit Dattani

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29th September 2025

'Wrong Kind Of One' is the thoughtful and entertaining new album by Folk Blues artist Amit Dattani.

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Stay Fragile All Across This Cold Frontier – The Little Unsaid

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26th September 2025

Marking their 10th anniversary, The Little Unsaid's new album explores the external and internal frontiers that must be crossed to move forward.

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Blues is Blues – Robert Kane

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26th September 2025

Lead singer of Dr Feelgood for a quarter of a century, Robert Kane releases his first ever solo album 'Blues Is Blues'.

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Argonaut – The Destroyers

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23rd September 2025

Argonaut is the stunning eclectic new album by genre crossing English folk collective, The Destroyers.

Folk and Tumble Interviews and Articles

Featured image for Juana Everett releases New Single ‘One Million Dollars’

Juana Everett releases New Single ‘One Million Dollars’

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15th October 2025

'One Million Dollars' is the first song taken from 'Past Lives in California', Juana Everett’s sophomore album, which will come out in early 2026 through Great Canyon Records

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Katherine Priddy Announces New Album and UK Tour

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9th October 2025

Katherine Priddy has announced the release of her third album, These Frightening Machines on March 6 via Cooking Vinyl.

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Ground breaking, Brooklyn indie roots music collective Hem has announced the 25th anniversary reissue of iconic album Rabbit Songs

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9th October 2025

First released independently to widespread acclaim in 2000, the 16 tracks on 'Rabbit Songs' have all been freshly remastered for the 25th anniversary reissue.

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Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse Announce New Live Album ‘Hot Nostalgia Radio Live’

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8th October 2025

Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse are proud to announce the monumental 'Hot Nostalgia Radio Live' album and concert film which is due for release November 7, 2025.

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Grammy-winning Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel Releases New Single and Video

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22nd September 2025

Tommy Emmanuel Releases New Single and Video “Black and White to Color” ahead of New Album "Living In The Light" out October and 10 UK TOUR DATES IN JANUARY 2026

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Sound of Belfast Festival 2025 Announced

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18th September 2025

Together We Make a Great Music City: Showcasing 6 - 16 November 2025

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Interview with Peter M. Smith

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16th September 2025

Peter M. Smith is an artist with his career on the rise. Garnering rave reviews for his performance in the title role in ‘Moonlight: The Philp Lynott Enigma’, and a burgeoning film career.

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Hothouse Flowers to Headline Belfast Maritime Festival.

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20th August 2025

Belfast Maritime Festival expands its appeal by offering a new experience for festival goers and announces Hothouse Flowers as headline act.

Featured image for Dave Arcari Announces new Single -‘Hellbound Train’

Dave Arcari Announces new Single -‘Hellbound Train’

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2nd June 2025

'Hellbound Train' the second single from Dave Arcari’s upcoming album is released on Buzz Records on Friday 6 June 2025.