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New Music

EP 1 – The Magpie Arc

24th September 2020

'EP1' is the debute release from the Scottish/English group The Magpie Arc. The 4-track effort draws on influences from folk and Americana.

The Man in the Mountain – Bróna McVittie

By Julie Williams-Nash

23rd September 2020

'The Man in the Mountain' is the latest haunting, charming, and mesmerising album from Bróna McVittie, weaving new life into old folk tales.

Seasons of Change – Tom Kitching

By Gerry McNally

14th September 2020

What is Englishness is the big question on Tom Kitching's 'Seasons of Change'. Join the dynamic fiddler on a journey through post-Brexit folk.

Flowers Where The Horses Sleep – Joshua Burnell

By Gerry McNally

11th September 2020

'Flowers Where The Horses Sleep' is the third record from the prolific Joshua Burnell in as many years and it's a dreamy, piano-driven delight.

More Than A One Night Stand – Sunjay

By Gerry McNally

10th September 2020

Sunjay is a singer-songwriter with the gift of sharp lyrics and catchy tunes. 'More Than A One Night Stand' reminds us of the joy of live music.

Portraits – Ben Bedford

By Gerry McNally

4th September 2020

'Portraits' by Ben Bedford is a collection of well-crafted stories and songs that feature on the American songwriters' first three albums.

A Dark Murmuration Of Words – Emily Barker

By Damian McNairney

4th September 2020

On 'A Dark Murmuration Of Words', Emily Barker presents a record of beautiful folksy arrangements tackling some of society's darkest themes.

Look Away Sun Child – Matthew McDaid

By Gerry McNally

28th August 2020

'Look Away Sun Child' is the latest release from Matthew McDaid. It's a refreshing mix of Americana, folk, and the sounds of his Catalan home.

Blackberry – Peter Broderick

By Gerry McNally

28th August 2020

Peter Broderick returns with 'Blackberry', his latest record and a measured tribute to the humble fruits of Britain's wild hedgerows.

Back To Paradise: A Tulsa Tribute to Okie Music – Various Artists

By Gerry McNally

26th August 2020

Not since 1979, has a full-length album been recorded in Leon Russell's Paradise Studios. In 2020, 'Back To Paradise: A Tulsa Tribute to Okie Music' is the tonic we need.

The United State – Justin Wells

By Gerry McNally

25th August 2020

'The United State' is the brand new record from songwriter and guitarist Justin Wells, following on from his debut 'Dawn In the Distance'.

Hand Me Down – Kate Rusby

By John McCart

20th August 2020

Kate Rusby and her family have been having a lot of fun during lockdown and the resulting 'Hand Me Down' is a delightful covers album.

Folk and Tumble Interviews and Articles

Interview with Moya Brennan

By Damian McNairney

17th September 2020

It's not easy to catch up with musicians in 2020 but we were lucky to be invited into the home of Clannad legend Moya Brennan for a chat.

Matthew McDaid announces new single ‘5 4 3 2 1’

By Gerry McNally

13th September 2020

Matthew McDaid announces the release of '5,4,3,2,1', the second single from his lastest EP 'Look Away Sun Child'. Out on 18th September 2020.

Gareth Dunlop announces new EP ‘Born Uncool’

By Gerry McNally

31st August 2020

Gareth Dunlop announces plans for a new different sound on upcoming EP 'Born Uncool' and releases the lead single of the same name.

Americana songwriter Justin Townes Earle dead aged 38 years old

By Scott Edgar

24th August 2020

There's shock and sadness throughout the Americana and modern folk music world as we learn of the passing of songwriter Justin Townes Earle.

Ben Glover announces new single ‘Arguing with Ghosts’

By Gerry McNally

20th August 2020

'Arguing With Ghosts' is the first release from Nashville-based songwriter Ben Glover since 2018's 'Shorebound'. An EP is due to follow.

Interview with Ben Bedford

By Gerry McNally

7th August 2020

Ben Bedford talks to Gerry McNally about upcoming albums, the hope of a 2021 tour, the new normal, corrupt administrations, and cat models.

Sunflowerfest 2020: The show must go on…line

By Scott Edgar

21st July 2020

Nothing stops the team at Sunflowerfest, not even a global pandemic. The festival crew have been hard at work and you can enjoy the show... from home!

The show must be paused. Where are the black voices in folk music?

By Scott Edgar

3rd June 2020

On #BlackoutTuesday we paused for thought. Black lives matter. Black voices matter. And for much too long they've been lacking in the genre they created.

Interview with Dave Arcari

By Gerry McNally

14th May 2020

Songwriter and bluesman Dave Arcari talks Scottish Whisky and American smoked ribs whetting the appetite for his latest release 'Nine Pound Hammer'.