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New Music

Oddy Locks – Lonan

By Gerry McNally

3rd October 2025

'Oddy Locks' is the engrossing and magical new album from Yorkshire based folk trio Lonan.

The Hour of the Blackbird – Ninebarrow

By Julie Williams-Nash

3rd October 2025

Deeply rooted in the natural world, 'The Hour of the Blackbird' by Ninebarrow is an aural treat from beginning to end.

Still We Rise – Paddy Nash

By Gerry McNally

2nd October 2025

'Still We Rise' by Paddy Nash blends political and social awareness with Rock ’n’ Roll spirit and a touch of Irish humour.

Tiny Little Light – Mikey Kenney

By Gerry McNally

29th September 2025

Several years in the making, 'Tiny Little Light' by Mikey Kenney is an album that reimagines traditional folk in a startling new way.

Wrong Kind Of One – Amit Dattani

By Julie Williams-Nash

29th September 2025

'Wrong Kind Of One' is the thoughtful and entertaining new album by Folk Blues artist Amit Dattani.

Stay Fragile All Across This Cold Frontier – The Little Unsaid

By Mike Davies

26th September 2025

Marking their 10th anniversary, The Little Unsaid's new album explores the external and internal frontiers that must be crossed to move forward.

Blues is Blues – Robert Kane

By Gerry McNally

26th September 2025

Lead singer of Dr Feelgood for a quarter of a century, Robert Kane releases his first ever solo album 'Blues Is Blues'.

Argonaut – The Destroyers

By Julie Williams-Nash

23rd September 2025

Argonaut is the stunning eclectic new album by genre crossing English folk collective, The Destroyers.

How to Raise the Wind – Sarah-Jane Summers & Juhani Silvola

By Julie Williams-Nash

15th September 2025

'How to Raise the Wind' is the magical new album from genre crossing duo Sarah-Jane Summers & Juhani Silvola.

Folk and Tumble Interviews and Articles

Grammy-winning Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel Releases New Single and Video

By Gerry McNally

22nd September 2025

Tommy Emmanuel Releases New Single and Video “Black and White to Color” ahead of New Album "Living In The Light" out October and 10 UK TOUR DATES IN JANUARY 2026

Sound of Belfast Festival 2025 Announced

By Gerry McNally

18th September 2025

Together We Make a Great Music City: Showcasing 6 - 16 November 2025

Interview with Peter M. Smith

By Damian McNairney

16th September 2025

Peter M. Smith is an artist with his career on the rise. Garnering rave reviews for his performance in the title role in ‘Moonlight: The Philp Lynott Enigma’, and a burgeoning film career.

Hothouse Flowers to Headline Belfast Maritime Festival.

By Gerry McNally

20th August 2025

Belfast Maritime Festival expands its appeal by offering a new experience for festival goers and announces Hothouse Flowers as headline act.

Dave Arcari Announces new Single -‘Hellbound Train’

By Gerry McNally

2nd June 2025

'Hellbound Train' the second single from Dave Arcari’s upcoming album is released on Buzz Records on Friday 6 June 2025.

Interview with Anthony Toner

By Damian McNairney

1st May 2025

Ahead of two concerts during the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival marking his sixtieth birthday we catch up with singer-songwriter Anthony Toner.

Interview with Steph Cameron

By Damian McNairney

29th April 2025

Canadian singer-songwriter Steph Cameron talks to Folk & Tumble about her new album, upcoming tour and changes in her personal life.

Interview with Paul Casey

By Damian McNairney

18th April 2025

Ahead of his Chris Rea based Rea-magined concert, Paul Casey talks to Folk and Tumble about his musical hero and making music in his home city.

Interview with Hannah White

By Damian McNairney

2nd April 2025

The award winning Americana star talks to Folk and Tumble about her own personal battles and the power of music and community.