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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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Anthology – Frances Black

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23rd December 2024

'Anthology' the new career spanning compilation by Frances Black is a treasury of songs from one of Ireland's best loved artists.

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Light Entertainment – Ciaran Lavery

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15th November 2024

Marking a change in tone. 'Light Entertainment' is the exciting new boundary pushing release by Irish Singer-Songwriter Ciaran Lavery.

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Electric Smoke – Mike Ross

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7th November 2024

Ahead of a forthcoming change in musical direction Mike Ross releases an exciting new (and final) double album, 'Electric Smoke'.

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A Terrible Beauty – Christy Moore

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6th November 2024

Christy Moore returns with another wonderful album full of politics and passion.

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Resist – A Playlist

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6th November 2024

In dark times music and the people behind the songs inspire. The world needs that right now.

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Redesign – Ryan McMullan

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4th November 2024

'Redesign' is the highly anticipated debut album by Ryan McMullan. While It might have been a while coming, it has been well worth the wait.

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American Stories Major Chords – Beau Jennings & The Tigers

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26th October 2024

On 'American Stories Major Chords', Beau Jennings & The Tigers presents a world where the flow of everyday life illuminates the deepest nature of the human experience.

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In the Real World – Eric Bibb

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26th October 2024

'In the Real World' finds bluesman Eric Bibb delivering the message of hope and tolerance that today's world needs.

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The Woman I Would Be – Emily Haden Lee

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21st October 2024

Inspired by adversity,' The Woman I Would Be' is the inspiring and uplifting debut album by Emily Haden Lee.

Folk and Tumble Interviews and Articles

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Interview with Damo Dempsey

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4th November 2024

Damo Dempsey returns to the recording fray, and talks to Folk and Tumble about the new album, and the issues that formed it.

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Red Sky July Announce New Album

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24th October 2024

Red Sky July announce new album. 'Misty Morning' Spring 2025 release date and special limited edition vinyl.

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The Dodge Brothers release new single, ‘Rock Island Line’

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21st October 2024

The Dodge Brothers release playful tribute to Skiffle with cover of the Lonnie Donegan classic, Rock Island Line' recorded for Brian Epstein inspired movie, Midas Man.

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Rory Gallagher’s Fender Stratocaster secured for National Museum of Ireland

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17th October 2024

After today's auction Rory Gallagher's Iconic 1961 Fender Stratocaster has been secured for National Museum of Ireland.

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Jessica Lynn Releases Single & Announces New Album

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16th October 2024

Acclaimed Brooklyn-born country artist and songwriter Jessica Lynn, releases stunning new single ahead of new album release in 2025.

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Interview with Joshua Burnell

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11th October 2024

Folk & Tumble catches up with Folk-rocker Joshua Burnell ahead of his upcoming 'Moonlight Tour' tour of the UK.

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Interview with Andy McGibbon of The Bonnevilles

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8th October 2024

Ahead of going into the studio to record a new album, we catch up with Andy McGibbon of the Bonnevilles to talk about the recording process.

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Interview with Anthony Toner

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4th October 2024

Anthony Toner catches up with Folk and Tumble to discuss his new 'mini album', musical realtionships and touring.

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Dom Martin Announces UK Tour

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4th October 2024

Blues guitarist Dom Martin returns to the UK and Ireland this winter with an 18 date tour celebrating the release of his forthcoming live album 'Buried Alive'.