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The Black Doorway EP – Christopher Coll

16th October 2020

You might not know the name of Christopher Coll but you'll know the work. 'The Black Doorway' is a collaboration with Malojian's Stevie Scullion.

Fish Pond Fish – Darlingside

By Gerry McNally

14th October 2020

Indie-folk band Darlingside completed work on 'Fish Pond Fish' during the big lockdown of 2020 with remarkable results on the finished album.

The Company of Strangers – Our Man In The Field

By John McCart

14th October 2020

The songwriting on Our Man In The Field's latest record 'The Company Of Strangers' has drawn comparisons to some of the greats of the genre.

Two Sides – Kirsten Thien

By Julie Williams-Nash

9th October 2020

Records don't often have an A-side and B-side these days, but 'Two Sides' by Kirsten Thien is a stellar blues record of the modern age.

Song To A Refugee – Diana Jones

By Damian McNairney

9th October 2020

'Song To A Refugee' by Diana Jones is a protest record of our time, featuring artists such as Steve Earle, Richard Thompson, and Peggy Seeger.

The Gap – India Electric Co.

By Gerry McNally

8th October 2020

'The Gap' marks a welcome return for Devon-based duo India Electric Co., back on form with their first full length album in 5 years.

Long Day in the Milky Way – Kris Delmhorst

By Gerry McNally

2nd October 2020

On her 8th studio album 'Long Day in the Milky Way', singer-songwriter Kris Delmhorst is both at one with nature and at the top of her game.

Strange World – Ric Robertson

By Gerry McNally

1st October 2020

'Strange World' by Ric Robertson mixes Bowie-like futuristic sounds with the funk and soul of New Orleans on what is a vibrant, enjoyable E.P.

The Menzingers – From Exile

By Scott Edgar

30th September 2020

In 2017, The Menzingers set out to escape the 'Midwestern States' but 2020's, 'From Exile' is an unashamedly Americana rework of their last pre-lockdown album.

Are You Listening? – Saskia Griffiths-Moore

By Damian McNairney

30th September 2020

'Are You Listening?' by Saskia Griffiths-Moore is a record brimming full of hope and a kind of serenity, a tonic for these strange times.

Below Sea Level – Eric Johanson

By Gerry McNally

30th September 2020

'Below Sea Level' is the second full-length album from Louisiana bluesman Eric Johanson - a record packed with riffs and contemporary blues.

EP 1 – The Magpie Arc

By John McCart

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.

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'.