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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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Tell The Water, She Will Listen – Lucy Mellenfield

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26th January 2026

'Tell The Water, She Will Listen', the new album by Lucy Mellenfield shines a ray of hope and healing in the depth of winter

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On My Own – Laurence Jones

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23rd January 2026

'On My Own' is the new deeply personal stripped back acoustic album by English blues guitarist Laurence Jones

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Can’t Take My Story Away – Elles Bailey

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15th January 2026

Delving deep into the classic sound of soul Elles Bailey delivers a confident take on the genre with 'Can’t Take My Story Away'

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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

Folk and Tumble Interviews and Articles

Featured image for MCD Productions and Shine, the team behind the iconic Belsonic and Custom House Square concerts in Belfast, announce team up.

MCD Productions and Shine, the team behind the iconic Belsonic and Custom House Square concerts in Belfast, announce team up.

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27th January 2026

MCD Productions and Shine, the team behind the iconic Belsonic and Custom House Square concerts in Belfast, have announced they are teaming up with Féile an Phobail to stage a programme of headline outdoor concerts at Belfast’s Falls Park this summer, as part of the Féile an Phobail community festival. 

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Suzie Ungerleider Announces Deluxe Edition of ‘Among The Evergreens’ & April 2026 UK Tour and New Single

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22nd January 2026

Suzie Ungerleider announces deluxe edition of her album 'Among the Evergreens', and shares brand new single ‘Amsterdam’, co-written and recorded with Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland of Whitehorse

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Interview with Joshua Burnell

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20th January 2026

Joshua Burnell talks to Folk & Tumble about his new album, 'Lend an Ear (revisited)', a vinyl release, family life and touring in The Netherlands.

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Hollie Rogers Releases New Single and Announces New Album Details

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16th January 2026

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Hollie Rogers returns with the announcement of her new album 'Everything’s Fine', alongside the release of its first single, 'Some Kinda Lover'

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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.

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

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

Featured image for Elles Bailey Releases New Single ‘Better Days’

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’