Means Magazine Interviewed Us
I say us, this was fielded by me (Seth) although I did my best to represent the group. We’ve done a lot of interviews lately… Read More »Means Magazine Interviewed Us
News
Mr Gee reunites with Fold once again to reflect on Dark Matters
Out May 31, 2024 “Much-loved UK poet / radio presenter Mr Gee and Leeds collective Fold share a common drive to respond to the major… Read More »Mr Gee reunites with Fold once again to reflect on Dark Matters
The SUBTXT Podcast Episode 5 | F**k the Power: Our First Artist Spotlight Is On Fold
This week our label SUBTXT introduced a brand new feature called Artist Spotlight focusing on… well, us! And, ahem, full disclosure, I (Seth) am a… Read More »The SUBTXT Podcast Episode 5 | F**k the Power: Our First Artist Spotlight Is On Fold
Come to our next collective social therapy & bonding session (aka gig)
For those of you in the North of England witnessing the morally bankrupt shit-show that is our political landscape, we offer solace in the form… Read More »Come to our next collective social therapy & bonding session (aka gig)
Guest spot on the Vandal Factory podcast alongside the great Mark Thomas
We had the honour of being invited to talk with the lovely folks at Vandal Factory. These guys “explore those magic moments where art and… Read More »Guest spot on the Vandal Factory podcast alongside the great Mark Thomas
A new way to deliver our music to you: Patreon
We’ve launched the Fold Patreon page! If you’re unfamiliar with our work, we are a Leeds UK based music collective dedicated to amplifying humanitarian perspectives… Read More »A new way to deliver our music to you: Patreon
To Be Hated and Thus Corrected
Single released Friday November 3, 2023. We’re very happy to share our single To Be Hated and Thus Corrected with you properly at last. We’ve been desperate… Read More »To Be Hated and Thus Corrected
The violence between Israel and Palestine must end now
I’ve been quiet on here lately because I feel that I have to speak about the escalation of conflict between Israel and Palestine but it… Read More »The violence between Israel and Palestine must end now
The Painful Truth: silencing dissent
The phrase “truth is an endangered space” opens our upcoming single The Painful Truth, voiced by the late bell hooks and in tribute to her.… Read More »The Painful Truth: silencing dissent
Join forces with Fold
We’re looking to form new collaborations in different media. Whether you’re a visual or performance artist, dance group, theatre group, filmmaker or videographer (et al)… Read More »Join forces with Fold
Side project Komla MC vs Fold release debut single Victoria Falls
To be perfectly honest this project has been in the works for a long time. Our devoted listeners may remember that we released a track… Read More »Side project Komla MC vs Fold release debut single Victoria Falls
Aphelion: a tribute to Lorraine Hansberry is released today
Today marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and the release of our 3rd album: a tribute to the visionary writer & activist Lorraine Hansberry.… Read More »Aphelion: a tribute to Lorraine Hansberry is released today
Mr Gee graces single & LP title track Aphelion
We’re very excited to share the title track from our third album Aphelion with Mr Gee. The longstanding Fold contributor and celebrated UK poet has written &… Read More »Mr Gee graces single & LP title track Aphelion
An Insurgent Mood
This past Juneteenth we wanted to make a clear statement in support of the long struggle for equality & freedom. For that reason we launched… Read More »An Insurgent Mood
UK press self regulation is dangerously corrupt; we need alternatives
Narratives are extremely powerful tools within a society. They help to define people’s perceptions of the world and establish national identities. Those who shape and… Read More »UK press self regulation is dangerously corrupt; we need alternatives
Fold vinyl is now available in Germany for the first time thanks to HHV Records
For the first time ever Fold vinyl is now available in Germany thanks to Berlin’s excellent HHV Records. All 3 of our 12″ records (Fold… Read More »Fold vinyl is now available in Germany for the first time thanks to HHV Records
New Fold single The Prize is out now
The Prize Released May 8, 2020 Played on BBC 6 Music by Huey Morgan, Lauren Laverne and Gideon Coe. Also featured by Lauren Laverne on… Read More »New Fold single The Prize is out now
Announcing our 3rd album ‘Aphelion: a tribute to Lorraine Hansberry’
It has been just over a year since we released We’re the Ones and we’re still feeling grateful for all the support and kind words.… Read More »Announcing our 3rd album ‘Aphelion: a tribute to Lorraine Hansberry’
Our entire back catalogue is now free to download on Bandcamp
Given the difficulties everyone is now facing due to COVID-19 we’ve made our entire catalogue free to download on Bandcamp. This includes every Fold release… Read More »Our entire back catalogue is now free to download on Bandcamp
Fold returns to the stage to support Ibibio Sound Machine
It has been far too long since the last Fold gig (February 2018 at the Brudenell Social Club) and we are absolutely thrilled to announce… Read More »Fold returns to the stage to support Ibibio Sound Machine
Bringing We’re the Ones to Amsterdam record stores… in person
If you’re unfamiliar with how releasing physical records works the basic plan is as follows. First you make a record, then you get it manufactured,… Read More »Bringing We’re the Ones to Amsterdam record stores… in person
New Fold album to be released on Record Store Day 2019
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have completed a new Fold album. It will be released for UK Record Store Day 2019 (April… Read More »New Fold album to be released on Record Store Day 2019
Choose Love: A Manifesto
Fold – Choose Love The new single out now on Clue Club, Vol. 5 with Esper ScoutBrought to you by Clue Records Vocals by bell… Read More »Choose Love: A Manifesto
Fold appears on international compilation in support of Planned Parenthood
We Stand: An International Compilation In Support of Planned Parenthood Verses Records, of Washington, DC, has curated a benefit compilation for Planned Parenthood. 100% of… Read More »Fold appears on international compilation in support of Planned Parenthood
Fold Join Forces with Clue Records for Singles Club Release
Clue Records Based in Leeds Clue Records are an independent DIY record label, podcaster and promoter. Run by Scott Lewis with help from Steven Langton and Tom Roche they… Read More »Fold Join Forces with Clue Records for Singles Club Release
New Fold EP planned for late summer release
2016 was a slow and admittedly difficult year for us. Fortunately 2017 already promises to yield many fruits of labours past and present culminating in,… Read More »New Fold EP planned for late summer release
The UK press must stop inciting discrimination, hostility & violence
There has been a disturbing increase in acts of overt racism in the few days since Brexit. The police are on high alert. Many of us… Read More »The UK press must stop inciting discrimination, hostility & violence
Let us understand & embrace diversity in the UK
An act of white terrorism I started writing this the day before MP Jo Cox was callously murdered in an act of premeditated terrorism. She was… Read More »Let us understand & embrace diversity in the UK
In praise of David Bowie
Through reading his lyrics it is evident that from early adult life David Bowie understood quite clearly how the wheels of the world were greased.… Read More »In praise of David Bowie
Gains and Losses in the year of our Funk 2015
Funk losses Every year we lose people who mean a lot to us. In music there are always a few resonant losses, some years more than… Read More »Gains and Losses in the year of our Funk 2015
Urge your MPs to vote against airstrikes in Syria
MPs vote today on airstrikes in Syria Following a 10 hour debate MPs will decide later today whether to back UK airstrikes in Syria against… Read More »Urge your MPs to vote against airstrikes in Syria
The self-titled debut Fold album is OUT NOW
“Simply put, Fold have produced a stunning, challenging and engaging debut album full of meaning and social commentary often missing in today’s superficial musical landscape.”— Never… Read More »The self-titled debut Fold album is OUT NOW
Announcing Debut Fold Album & Tour
The debut Fold album is out November 2 on 180g vinyl, CD & digital download We are incredibly excited to announce the release of the debut… Read More »Announcing Debut Fold Album & Tour
Ceiling Demons release ‘Every Step (Fold – Follow The Lights Remix)’ for CALM charity
In the wee hours of a cold night in January 1997 a young man full of promise, character and kindness took his own life. He hung himself in… Read More »Ceiling Demons release ‘Every Step (Fold – Follow The Lights Remix)’ for CALM charity
Oil-Powered Machine (with Michael Ruppert) / Detroit Red (with Macolm X) – Out Now
Following in Public Enemy’s footsteps Fold incorporate resounding speeches by the late Malcolm X & Michael Ruppert with force, funk & urgency on this double A-side. The single… Read More »Oil-Powered Machine (with Michael Ruppert) / Detroit Red (with Macolm X) – Out Now
Human Again – a single for Gaza
Out now We wish to emphasize that we do not align ourselves with political entities – we align ourselves with human beings. Regardless of… Read More »Human Again – a single for Gaza
Fold’s Be Water My Friend (with Bruce Lee) is Out Now
Fold’s Be Water My Friend, an homage to Bruce Lee, was released June 23, 2014 “A grand, funky number” — NME Magazine, June 7 2014 “So interesting, so… Read More »Fold’s Be Water My Friend (with Bruce Lee) is Out Now
Fold featured in NME Magazine’s Radar
Printed in the June 7, 2014 issue: Fold These Leeds trip-hoppers are soon to release a split single with recent Radar stars Invisible Hands. Fold’s… Read More »Fold featured in NME Magazine’s Radar
Salvation wins Independent Music Award
We’re thrilled to announce that our tune Salvation featuring poet Mr Gee has won an Independent Music Award in the Spoken Word With Musical Accompaniment… Read More »Salvation wins Independent Music Award
Two IMA nominations for Salvation EP
We’re excited to announce that our EP Salvation has received two nominations in the 13th Independent Music Awards: Fold – Salvation (feat. Mr. Gee) – Eclectic EP… Read More »Two IMA nominations for Salvation EP
Interview with The Guardian Music Blog
Having been voted through a selection of five bands by people leaving supportive comments on The Guardian Music Blog we were granted an interview which… Read More »Interview with The Guardian Music Blog
New EP Salvation with poet Mr Gee – OUT NOW
Our new EP entitled Salvation – a collaboration with poet & radio presenter Mr Gee – is out now on limited edition CD & Digital Download. Each of the… Read More »New EP Salvation with poet Mr Gee – OUT NOW
Reflections on September 11
12 years ago today I was late for work and didn’t make it into Manhattan. They halted the F train I was on at Smith… Read More »Reflections on September 11
Fold remix Public Service Broadcasting single
[soundcloud id=’101269268′] We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve done a remix for Public Service Broadcasting’s latest single Theme From PSB. Following the initial success of… Read More »Fold remix Public Service Broadcasting single
Our next release: an EP with poet Mr Gee
Its official: our next release will be an EP featuring the vocals of poet & radio presenter Mr Gee. Described by The Times as “A charming and… Read More »Our next release: an EP with poet Mr Gee
We’ve been nominated for an Independent Music Award
We’re very excited to announce that our song Mr President, We’re In Trouble (ft. Jimmy Carter) has been nominated by judges of the 12th Annual… Read More »We’ve been nominated for an Independent Music Award
Mr President, We’re In Trouble surpasses 100,000 listens
Thanks largely to a global audience tuned in to a music service called Stereomood, our track Mr President, We’re In Trouble (ft. Jimmy Carter) reached… Read More »Mr President, We’re In Trouble surpasses 100,000 listens
In Celebration of Corporate Tax Avoidance Going Mainstream
There is currently an explosion in media coverage and overall surge in awareness of tax avoidance and it is making us so incredibly happy. Well… Read More »In Celebration of Corporate Tax Avoidance Going Mainstream
An Election Day Single: Mr President, We’re In Trouble
Today marks not only the 2012 US election but also the release of our single Mr President, We’re In Trouble. This is, as you may… Read More »An Election Day Single: Mr President, We’re In Trouble
Introducing Fold’s new Leeds-based line-up
Its official: Fold’s got a new line-up. Having emigrated from London last September it has taken a while for me to get established here in Leeds.… Read More »Introducing Fold’s new Leeds-based line-up