Joshua Burnside is a singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist from Belfast who seamlessly blends traditional folk with electronica, field recordings and influences from musical cultures around the world. His distinctive approach has established him as one of the most innovative voices in contemporary folk music. With his award-winning debut album Ephrata, Burnside won the Northern Ireland Music Prize and gained support from outlets including BBC 6 Music. His music combines Irish folk traditions with experimental production techniques, layered arrangements and vivid storytelling, creating songs that feel like carefully crafted worlds of their own. Across his recent work, Burnside continues to push the boundaries of the genre. Banjo, tape collage, electronica, found sounds and folk traditions merge into a signature sound that feels both deeply rooted and strikingly adventurous. Through cinematic songwriting and a fearless creative vision, he has become one of the most compelling figures in modern folk from Ireland and the UK.
