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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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Painted Light – Sarah Irvine

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16th October 2026

'Painted Light', the debut album by folk artist Sarah Irvine, beautifully captures the raw, transformative highs and lows of early motherhood

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Kingfisher – The Brothers Gillespie

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13th October 2026

The Brothers Gillespie’s latest album, 'Kingfisher', makes a delightful and welcome addition to their impressive body of work

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Dance Party! – The Reverend Shawn Amos

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9th October 2026

Get ready for a 'Dance Party!' The Reverend Shawn Amos returns with a timeless tribute to classic blues, dance and soul music

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On These Islands We Sing – Ewan Macintyre / Herding Cats

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30th September 2026

Full of eclectic charm, 'On These Islands We Sing' by Ewan Macintyre / Herding Cats is a captivating, genre-crossing fusion of magical music

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Spaghetti Junction – Bonfire Radicals

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28th September 2026

On 'Spaghetti Junction' Bonfire Radicals Birmingham’s wonderfully unpredictable band is back, taking listeners on a wild, scenic detour

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Cold Feet – Donna Herula

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21st September 2026

On her fourth studio album 'Cold Feet', Donna Herula has returned to deliver another masterclass in roots-driven, authentic blues

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Manifest Good Things – My Girl The River

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18th September 2026

'Manifest Good Things' by My Girl The River is a grounded album that blends Americana, country, folk, soul, and pop

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Sinners & Saints – Cedar County Cobras

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14th September 2026

Blues duo Cedar County Cobras return with Sinners & Saints, an album blending Delta blues, early country, folk, gospel, and rural Americana.

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Heirloom – Admiral Radio

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9th September 2026

Award-winning duo Admiral Radio brings the joy with 'Heirloom', their latest vibrant and uplifting long player

Folk and Tumble Interviews and Articles

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Interview with Ralph McTell

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23rd October 2026

Folk, Politics, and Trump: Ralph McTell sits down with Folk and Tumble to discuss his latest album and Irish connections

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First Aid Kit Return To The UK And Ireland In 2027

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7th October 2026

Swedish duo First Aid Kit has announced their return to the road in 2027 with the ‘Visions of the Past’ UK and Ireland Tour.

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Interview with Shawn Colvin

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5th October 2026

Shawn Colvin, Grammy award-winning artist, talks to Folk and Tumble at the start of her Irish and U.K. tour

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Interview with Vonda Shepard

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24th September 2026

Ahead of her highly anticipated return to Ireland, we sit down with Vonda Shepard to discuss her incredible career in music.

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Interview with Joshua Burnell

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21st September 2026

Ahead of his forthcoming E.U. and U.K. tour we talk to Joshua Burnell about social media, his new album and the avoidance of coconuts

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Interview with Ian Prowse

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16th September 2026

Ahead of his Irish Tour, Ian Prowse, the "Scouse Springsteen" took time to talk to us about a career renaissance, politics and what gig-goers can expect from the concerts

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Jessica Lynn Announces 2027 UK Tour – More Than Music: Unplugged

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10th September 2026

Jessica Lynn announces an intimate acoustic Spring 2027 U.K. tour

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Dolly Parton – In Memoriam

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25th August 2026

Country music legend, actor and philanthropist, Dolly Parton passes away aged 80

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Canadian songwriter Gordie Tentrees announces new single ‘Telegraph’ & UK tour!

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19th August 2026

Multi award winning Canadian songwriter Gordie Tentrees releases new single ‘Telegraph’, the second track taken from his new album ‘Dandelion Blue’