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The multi-award-winning all walking, talking and singing podcast, presented by @matthewbannister.bsky.social
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@folkonfoot.comOct 9, 2026, 4:32 PM

“Mayfield” from Welsh band Rusty Shackle is one of 14 new entries (including a new number 1) in this month’s Official Folk Albums Chart.

▶️ Watch the full Chart Show here: youtu.be/t2MpkXYLKv8

@folkonfoot.comOct 9, 2026, 10:04 AM

Introducing this year’s Folk Album of the Year Award jury! From renowned writers and musicians to iconic broadcasters and acclaimed record producers, meet the distinguished panel who will select this year’s shortlist.

Find out more:
www.soundroots.uk/folk-album-o...

@soundrootsuk.bsky.social

Graphic listing everyone in this year’s jury, including Alexandria Carr, Amy-Jane Beer, Ben Edge, Dónall Mac Ruairí, Georgia Ruth, Jenna Reid, Jo Frost, Jude Rogers, Katch Holmes, Lynette Fay, Mark Radcliffe, Philip Selway, Joe Boyd and Kellie While. 
@folkonfoot.comOct 8, 2026, 5:24 PM

Birds are the inspiration for the latest beautiful album by the folk supergroup @spellsongs.bsky.social. “In Thin Air” is a new entry in the Official Folk Albums Chart at #9 this month.

▶️ Watch the full Chart Show here: youtu.be/t2MpkXYLKv8

@folkonfoot.comOct 7, 2026, 5:11 PM

A whole new take on a cement mixer from The Mary Wallopers, who have bounced into the Official Folk Albums Chart with “Paddywhackery” at number 3.

▶️ Watch the full Chart Show here: youtu.be/t2MpkXYLKv8

@folkonfoot.comOct 6, 2026, 7:28 PM

That's all for this month! Thanks to everyone who tuned in to watch the Chart Show, and if you missed it, you can still catch up here...

youtu.be/t2MpkXYLKv8

Enjoyed the show? Please support us to make more shows like this in the future! Thank you.

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@folkonfoot.comOct 6, 2026, 7:26 PM

Finally, we've got a new number 1 in this month's chart, with "Running Round The Sun" by Jamie Webster.

Here's a taster:
youtu.be/5X2YsdEw6U0?...

@folkonfoot.comOct 6, 2026, 7:22 PM

Straight into the Official Folk Albums Chart at #3, it's The Mary Wallopers with "Paddywhackery" - and as for the video, well, we wouldn't recommend trying this at home! Tune into the Chart Show to see what they're up to...

▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/t2MpkXYLKv8

Screenshot from The Mary Wallopers video, with someone throwing rocks into a washing machine.
@folkonfoot.comOct 6, 2026, 7:15 PM

New to the Official Folk Albums Chart at #5, it's Elanor Moss with "The Knife, The Needle". This deeply personal album sees Elanor exploring joy and pain, as she seeks to create music that truly taps into her feelings.

▶️ Hear a track on the Chart Show: youtu.be/t2MpkXYLKv8

Screenshot of Elanor Moss, looking thoughtfully off into the distance.
@folkonfoot.comOct 6, 2026, 7:03 PM

New at #8 in the chart, it's "Mayfield" by folk-rock band, Rusty Shackle. The album takes its name from band member Scott McKeon’s family home in South Wales - the place where the band first came together to write and experiment with their music.

▶️ Hear a track: youtu.be/t2MpkXYLKv8

Screenshot of Rusty Shackle, hanging out and playing music together at band member Scott McKeon’s family home.
@folkonfoot.comOct 6, 2026, 6:56 PM

At #9 in this month's Official Folk Albums Chart, it's the one and only @spellsongs.bsky.social with "In Thin Air" - a companion piece for "The Book of Birds" by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris. Tune into the Chart Show now to hear this music take flight!

▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/t2MpkXYLKv8

Screenshot of Rachel Newton gently playing a harp with some feathers.
@folkonfoot.comOct 6, 2026, 6:47 PM

New to the chart at #10 this month, it's Gilroy Mere with "Furlongs". The album was written when Gilroy Mere, aka Oliver Cherer, was undergoing treatment for cancer, and the music takes inspiration from the beauty of the South Downs.

▶️ Hear a track on the Chart Show: youtu.be/t2MpkXYLKv8

Photo of a peaceful country lane in the South Downs, taken from the video for "Furlongs 1" by Gilroy Mere.
@folkonfoot.comOct 6, 2026, 6:40 PM

At #18 in this month's chart, it's British-Brazilian singer-songwriter Liana Flores with "And So It Goes". The album takes inspiration from Liana's travels around the world - so tune into the Chart Show to head off on a musical journey!

▶️ Watch the show: youtu.be/t2MpkXYLKv8

Screenshot with a photo of Liana Flores, a pair of silver shoes, and text that says "Silvershoes, where are you going to".
@folkonfoot.comOct 6, 2026, 6:34 PM

New to the chart at #16, it's "All the Light in the World" by Colin Stetson & Brìghde Chaimbeul - an album that merges Stetson’s innovative approach to the saxophone with Chaimbeul’s singular command of the Scottish smallpipes.

▶️ Hear a track in the Chart Show: youtu.be/t2MpkXYLKv8

Screenshot of Colin Stetson playing the saxophone in the video for "Even Though the Frost is Harsh" by Colin Stetson & Brìghde Chaimbeul.
@folkonfoot.comOct 6, 2026, 6:26 PM

Now it's time for a preview of the next episode of Folk on Foot, which features Suntou Susso on a sunny walk in Dartington Hall Gardens in Devon. Watch the Chart Show now to get a sneak peek of what's in store!

▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/t2MpkXYLKv8

Screenshot of Suntou Susso, playing the kora on a sunny day in Dartington Hall Gardens.
@folkonfoot.comOct 6, 2026, 6:17 PM

At #19 in this month's chart, it's Andy Irvine with "Devoted". The album is Andy's tribute to the music of Woody Guthrie, whose songs he's been devoted to for most of his life.

▶️ Hear a track in the Chart Show: youtu.be/t2MpkXYLKv8

Screenshot of the cover for the song "Rambling Round Your City" by Andy Irvine, taken from the album "Devoted", which is in this month's chart.
@folkonfoot.comOct 6, 2026, 6:10 PM

With 14 new entries in this month's chart, we've got lots to tell you about! First up, tune into the Chart Show to hear a track from "The Lemoine Point" by Blind Yeo, which is new to the chart at #20.

▶️ Tune in here: youtu.be/t2MpkXYLKv8

Screenshot of some people holding up a puppet, which is making the silhouette of a bird against a blue sky.
@folkonfoot.comOct 6, 2026, 5:52 PM

It's almost time! Join us on YouTube from 7pm BST, as we count down the Official Folk Albums Chart - with music from @spellsongs.bsky.social, The Mary Wallopers, Elanor Moss, Rusty Shackle, Gilroy Mere, Colin Stetson & Brìghde Chaimbeul, Andy Irvine and Blind Yeo.

▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/t2MpkXYLKv8

@folkonfoot.comOct 6, 2026, 8:39 AM

This month’s Chart Show features music from @spellsongs.bsky.social, The Mary Wallopers, Elanor Moss, Rusty Shackle, Gilroy Mere, Colin Stetson and Brìghde Chaimbeul, Andy Irvine and Blind Yeo. Plus, get a preview of the next episode of Folk on Foot!

▶️ Watch from 7pm BST: youtu.be/t2MpkXYLKv8

Photo of Spell Songs, with text over the top which says 'Folk on Foot presents the Official Folk Albums Chart Show, compiled by Official Charts, 6th October 2026'.
@matthewbannister.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 9:29 PMReposted by @folkonfoot.com

Had a wonderful time making this celebration of choral evensong for Radio 3 with the brilliant @natalie-steed.bsky.social Part 2 in Bristol tomorrow. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

@folkonfoot.comSep 28, 2026, 7:59 AM

Nancy Kerr recalls her time living on a barge on the Kennet and Avon Canal, as we revisit this classic episode of Folk on Foot from 2019.

🎧 Listen here: pod.fo/e/65ee99

@nancyannfolk.bsky.social

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