Fold

Based in Leeds, Fold explore the musical nature of language that also carries important messages. James Baldwin said that as artists “we don’t change anything, all we can do is invest people with the morale to change it for themselves.” Fold are concerned with amplifying marginalised perspectives and encouraging understanding among listeners.

Binding together a diverse group of people across time and space, the voices in their music come in the form of MCs, poets, historical speakers and singers. Their musical influences range from jazz-funk through Brazilian psyche, hip hop and downtempo.

Fold have gained a sound reputation as a gem in the crown of the underground British music scene. When BBC 6 Music's Lauren Laverne planned a special live broadcast on the eve of Record Store Day 2017 out of Huddersfield's iconic Vinyl Tap Records, Fold was chosen to perform and represent the region. Their most recent singles have appeared on BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, Amazing Radio and independent stations across the world.