Folk singer-songwriter Juliet Howland releases her beautifully crafted new album Under The Apple Tree, a collection of songs that draw on the rich storytelling tradition of folk music while bringing a deeply personal and contemporary voice to the genre.
At the heart of the album are Howland’s own original compositions — thoughtful, melodic songs that explore themes of love, landscape, memory and belonging. With her clear, expressive voice and understated acoustic arrangements, she creates music that feels intimate, timeless and quietly powerful.
“I have a beautiful old apple tree in my cottage garden,” Howland explains, “which features on the album artwork. I’ve spent many hours over many summers sitting beneath it, playing my guitar and composing songs.”
Alongside the original material, the album also features a stunning interpretation of the traditional folk classic “Wild Mountain Thyme”, delivered with warmth and emotional clarity. Howland’s version honours the song’s long heritage while bringing a fresh sensitivity to one of folk music’s most beloved melodies.
Another highlight of the album is her musical setting of “I Saw From The Beach”, a poem by the great Irish writer Thomas Moore. By setting Moore’s evocative words to music, Howland bridges literature and folk tradition, creating a piece that feels both historic and newly alive.
Under The Apple Tree is produced with a light, organic touch which allows the songs to breathe. Gentle instrumentation and thoughtful arrangements frame Howland’s voice and lyrics, letting the emotional core of each piece shine through. Juliet plays piano, acoustic guitars, flute and percussion on the album, highlighting her versatility as a multi-instrumentalist.
Juliet has built a growing reputation for her elegant songwriting and captivating live performances. With Under The Apple Tree, she delivers a rich and immersive listening experience that will resonate with lovers of traditional and contemporary folk alike.
Rooted in tradition yet unmistakably personal, Under The Apple Tree is an album that celebrates the enduring power of song — stories carried through melody, memory and time.
Under The Apple Tree is available now.
Juliet Howland is also an accomplished actress whose work in film, television and theatre includes roles in major international productions alongside leading actors.
Film credits
Her film credits include The Painted Veil (alongside Liev Schreiber, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts), Astral with Frank Dillane, and Scott and Sid, which won Best British Film at the National Film Awards. Her other films include Iris (with Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent and Penelope Wilton), Two Brothers with Guy Pearce, The Last Photograph with Danny Huston and Jonah Hauer-King, and V for Vendetta.
Television credits
Juliet currently appears in The Wheel of Time as Natti Cauthon, in The Marlow Murder Club as Daisy Howard, and in Belgravia: The Next Chapter as Lady Netherbury. Her extensive television work also includes roles in Urban Myths, Guilt, Casualty, Drifters, Innocent, The Reckoning, Crashing, Colditz, A Touch of Frost, Poirot, Mistresses, EastEnders, The Royals and Hotel Babylon.
Theatre credits
Juliet has worked extensively in theatres across the UK, including the Salisbury Playhouse and York Theatre Royal, as well as in London’s West End at The Harold Pinter Theatre (formerly the Comedy Theatre). At the National Theatre, she played Moya Lexington in the multi award-winning play After The Dance by Terence Rattigan, alongside Benedict Cumberbatch.