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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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Troubled Horses – Martyn Joseph

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7th November 2025

Evoking the spirit of Pete Seeger and Woodie Guthrie, 'Troubled Horses' finds Martyn Joseph alone and in resilient voice

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Hot Nostalgia Radio Live

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5th November 2025

'Hot Nostalgia Radio Live' captures Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse delivering a blistering live performance

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Blues Factory – Mark Cameron

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31st October 2025

Blues Factory is the exciting new long player from charismatic front man and exceptional guitarist, Mark Cameron

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Long Long Way – Anthony Toner

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23rd October 2025

'Long Long Way' finds Anthony Toner in fine voice as he mixes song and poetic verse with depth and understanding of the human condition

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Leave your Mark – Holly Carter

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21st October 2025

'Leave your Mark' is the stunning debut album by Bristol based acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist and songwriter Holly Carter

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Way Out West – Elizabeth & Jameson

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20th October 2025

Grief, family legacy, historical stories, even politically charged – the new album from Elizabeth & Jameson twists and turns through a raft of emotionally charged themes

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Light – Anna Ling

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20th October 2025

Writing songs full of creative energy Anna Ling reimagines the folk genre on her magical debut album 'Light'.

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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.

Folk and Tumble Interviews and Articles

Featured image for An Evening with Tom Dunne, Fiachna Ó Braonáin and Alan Connor

An Evening with Tom Dunne, Fiachna Ó Braonáin and Alan Connor

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3rd November 2025

Tom Dunne (Something Happens), Fiachna Ó Broanáin (Hothouse Flowers), and Alan Connor (Sharon Shannon Band) live in the Waterfront Hall, Saturday, 8th November

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Celebrating 10 years of Anna & Elizabeth’s acclaimed self-titled album

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19th October 2025

In honour of its 10th Anniversary, 'Anna & Elizabeth' the sparse & powerful collection of haunting Appalachian folk songs is now available on vinyl for the first time.

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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.

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

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.