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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 19h

A stunning live performance from @gweniferraymond.bsky.social on the new Official Folk Albums Chart Show.

Watch the whole track - and the rest of the show - here: youtu.be/lsU8cDu3LDE

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 1d

A beautiful musical partnership between @jamesyorkston.bsky.social and Johanna Söderberg of First Aid Kit.

🎧 Hear the story behind the song on the new Official Folk Albums Chart Show - here: youtu.be/lsU8cDu3LDE

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 2d

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 2d

That's it for this month! Thanks to everyone who joined us over on YouTube, and if you missed it, don't worry - you can catch up at the link below.

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Official Folk Albums Chart Show—7th October 2025

YouTube video by Folk On Foot

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 2d

New to the Official Folk Albums Chart at #5 this month, it's "Songs for Nina and Johanna" by @jamesyorkston.bsky.social, featuring two of Sweden’s most recognisable female vocalists - Nina Persson (The Cardigans) and Johanna Söderberg (First Aid Kit).

Watch the Chart Show: youtu.be/lsU8cDu3LDE

Screenshot of the video for "Love/Luck" by James Yorkston and Johanna Söderberg, from James's new album, "Songs for Nina and Johanna". The video features lovely animated artworks of birds and the words "Love" and "Luck".

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 2d

Now, it's time for Matthew to chat to @jamesyorkston.bsky.social about his new album, "Songs for Nina and Johanna", featuring Nina Persson (of The Cardigans) and Johanna Söderberg (of First Aid Kit).

Catch up on the interview here - youtu.be/lsU8cDu3LDE

Screenshot of James Yorkston during his interview with Matthew.

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 2d

Entering the chart at #6, it's Flyte with "Between You and Me". The duo have honed their songwriting skills for over a decade, and this latest release is filled with mesmerising lyrics and fragile melodies.

Screenshot of Flyte driving a red car through what looks like a desert.

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 2d

New to the Official Folk Albums Chart at #10 this month, it's @gweniferraymond.bsky.social with "Last Night I Heard the Dog Star Bark." Blending the ancient with the futuristic, Gwenifer looks to science fiction for inspiration.

Hear a track in the Chart Show - youtu.be/lsU8cDu3LDE

Screenshot of Gwenifer Raymond playing the guitar in the video featured on the Chart Show.

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 2d

Back to the chart now, and new at #15 this month, it's "Find a Love that Brings You Home" by Johnson & Finnemore. This month's Chart Show features the world premiere of the video for their song, "BabyBird".

Watch it here - youtu.be/lsU8cDu3LDE

Screenshot of a woman leaving a shop with a birdcage, from the video for 'BabyBird" by Johnson & Finnemore.

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 2d

Now, it's time for Matthew to catch up with Oli Steadman of @stornowayband.bsky.social about his new podcast series and fundraising walk. Check out the full Chart Show to hear the interview.

Catch up here - youtu.be/lsU8cDu3LDE

Screenshot of Oli Steadman during the interview with Matthew.

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 2d

Continuing the Irish theme, our next new entry is from the Irish/American band DUG, whose unique take on contemporary folk music stems from roots on both sides of the pond. Their new album, "Have At It", is at #23.

Screenshot of DUG, who are stood outside a house. One of them is raising a skeletal hand to wave. This fits in with the video and song, which is about what happens when someone waves goodbye to this world when they pass away.

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 2d

Our first new entry this month is "The End" by Junior Brother, which has entered the chart at #26. Taking inspiration from University College Dublin’s National Folklore Collection, the album draws parallels between these folklore manuscripts and many of the contemporary issues we face today.

Screenshot of a man singing into a microphone, from the video by Junior Brother.

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 2d

And we're off! Join us over on YouTube now for this month's Official Folk Albums Chart Show.

youtu.be/lsU8cDu3LDE

Official Folk Albums Chart Show—7th October 2025

YouTube video by Folk On Foot

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 2d

On this month's Official Folk Albums Chart Show, Matthew chats to @jamesyorkston.bsky.social and Oli Steadman of @stornowayband.bsky.social. There's also music from Gwenifer Raymond, Flyte, Johnson and Finnemore, DUG, Junior Brother and Richard Thompson.

Tune in from 7pm: youtu.be/lsU8cDu3LDE

Photo of James Yorkston, Nina Persson and Johanna Söderberg, with text that says "Folk on Foot presents The Official Folk Albums Chart Show, compiled by Official Charts, 7th October 2025".

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 3d

^ @stornowayband.bsky.social @gweniferraymond.bsky.social

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 3d

Matthew's guest on this month’s Chart Show is @jamesyorkston.bsky.social, and Oli Steadman of Stornoway also pops by for a chat. There’s music from Amble, Flyte, Gwenifer Raymond, Johnson and Finnemore, DUG, Junior Brother and Richard Thompson.

Listen from 7pm BST: www.youtube.com/@FolkOnFoot

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Matthew Bannister @matthewbannister.bsky.social · 4d

Stolen From God moves on to Halle St Michael’s in Manchester tonight. Here are @regmeuross.bsky.social Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne and Suntou Susso warming up.

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Matthew Bannister @matthewbannister.bsky.social · 5d

Sound checking in Stourbridge with Suntou Susso and @regmeuross.bsky.social ahead of Stolen From God tonight at Katie’s Secret Garden.

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 7d

Great to see our name in lights at the British Podcast Awards - well deserved recognition for the wonderful team that put their heart and soul into Folk on Foot - Matthew

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Matthew Bannister @matthewbannister.bsky.social · 8d

Joining @regmeuross.bsky.social Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne and Suntou Susso this weekend for Stolen From God. Hope to see you at one of these dates.

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · 8d

Tonight at 8pm BST we welcome the wonderful Katie Spencer to the #LTYLR stage. Expect beautiful guitar picking, introspective lyrics, and heartfelt arrangements.

Buy your tickets below ⬇️

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Katie Spencer - It Was Then That I Knew Love (Live Session)

#KatieSpencer #ItWasThenThatIKnewLove #WhatLoveIs Pre-order and listen: https://katiespencerofficial.bandcamp.com/album/what-love-is Official live session for the fourth single released from Katie…

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 11d

Travel to the ancient sites of Orkney in the company of the brilliant Kris Drever in this classic episode of Folk on Foot from January 2020.

🎧 Listen to the full episode: pod.fo/e/3330cd

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 13d

Immerse yourself in the subtle and beautiful sound of Cerys Hafana playing the Welsh triple harp on a glorious sunny walk near Corris Uchaf in our new episode - out now.

🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/32d33f

Cerys Hafana sat playing the Welsh triple harp during the recording of our new episode, out now. They are wearing dark clothes and a baseball cap.

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Folk on Foot @folkonfoot.com · 14d

A slow worm on the path, leading us to spectacular views of the Welsh countryside in our new episode featuring the beautiful playing of harpist Cerys Hafana.

🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/32d33f

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Matthew Bannister @matthewbannister.bsky.social · 15d

Two voices in perfect harmony: great night with @johnnyflynnmusic.bsky.social and his sister Lillie at the Regents Park Open Air Theatre.

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