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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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The Oakham Poacher – Sam Carter

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9th January 2026

Spellbinding stories and exquisite guitar playing shine across Sam Carter's latest E.P. 'The Oakham Poacher'

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East Side Confessions – KB Bayley

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28th November 2025

'East Side Confessions' is the third long player by unassuming English guitarist and songwriter KB Bayley

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Joy Illimited – Winter Wonderband

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26th November 2025

'Joy Illimited' by Winter Wonderband celebrates the delights and wonders of Autumn and Winter in the most magical way.

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The Blue Rock Sessions – Amy Speace

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21st November 2025

'The Blue Rock Sessions' is the refreshingly honest and raw new album by singer-songwriter Amy Speace

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The Quiet Voice of God – The Boy The Earth Sings To

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10th November 2025

Acclaimed musician Joshua Britt returns with new musical project, The Boy The Earth Sings To and album, 'The Quiet Voice of God'

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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

Folk and Tumble Interviews and Articles

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New Partnership To Make Belfast A Global Hub For Traditional Music And Culture

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7th January 2026

MOU unlocks new investment from Arts & Business NI, enhances community participation, and supports the next generation of musicians and dancers.

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Amy Grant Release New Single and Headlines Belfast Music Festival

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7th January 2026

Single "The 6th of January (Yasgur's Farm)" out now is Amy Grant's first new music in over 10 years.

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Madrid born singer-songwriter Juana Everett releases single ‘Bring Me Back’

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10th December 2025

Singer-songwriter Juana Everett releases single, 'Bring Me Back' taken from new album, 'Past Lives In California', due in 2026

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Laurence Jones releases new single and music video

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5th December 2025

Laurence Jones releases third single 'Get Back Up' alongside brand-new music video

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Elles Bailey Releases New Single ‘Better Days’

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28th November 2025

Elles Bailey releases emotional tribute to an old friend on new blues soulful single ‘Better Days’

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Interview with Greta Valenti of Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse

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24th November 2025

Folk & Tumble catches up with Greta Valenti of Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse during their European tour.

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Lucy Mellenfield Announces Debut Album Tell The Water, She Will Listen

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10th November 2025

Jazz-folk singer-songwriter Lucy Mellenfield releases single and announces debut album 'Tell The Water, She Will Listen' for 2026 release

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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.