Andrew Frolish

Video Premiere: Johnny Stanec “Shine On (That’s Just Life)”

February 15, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the latest single from Youngstown singer-songwriter Johnny Stanec. ‘Shine On (That’s Just Life)’ features layers of guitar and tuneful keys over driving percussion. Stanec delivers thoughtful lines in an impassioned vocal that flies high in the […]

Video Premiere: Ferris & Sylvester “Headache” (Live)

February 14, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the latest single from husband-and-wife duo Ferris & Sylvester. ‘Headache’ is a beautiful example of their fine songcraft, featuring an absorbing melody and deeper feeling that lingers after the song has finished. As always, […]

Video: The Hanging Stars “Sweet Light”

February 13, 2024 Andrew Frolish 1

Here’s the latest single from AUK favourites, The Hanging Stars. ‘Sweet Light’ delivers bright, shimmering guitars and uplifting, melodic vocals in the band’s distinctive style. Halfway through, there’s a change of pace and an absorbing musical […]

Video Premiere: Deray Barboros “Tender Cowboy”

February 12, 2024 Andrew Frolish 1

We are delighted to premiere the debut single from Deray Barboros, born and raised in Istanbul, but now active in the vibrant folk and Americana scene in Berlin. ‘Tender Cowboy’ is a timeless blend of acoustic […]

Video: Donovan Woods “How Good”

February 9, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the delicate and introspective new single from Donovan Woods. ‘How Good’, a co-write with Steve Robson, showcases Woods’ thoughtful, sensitive songwriting and his characterful vocal delivery. The song was originally intended as a lullaby […]

Interview: Jeff Finlin – the hero who journeys among us

July 1, 2026 0

In 2023, an AUK writer displayed exquisite taste by naming Jeff Finlin as one of the top ten greatest americana artists of all time. Congrats to Jeff, as well as, after all, he did record the […]

Cover art for Danni Nicholls album "Making Moves"

Danni Nicholls “Making Moves”

July 1, 2026 0

Top-class vocals and production complement finely crafted personal lyrics of love, loss and hope from UK-born now Nashville-based artist. One of the joys in reviewing albums for Americana UK is that moment when you first play […]

All-star tribute to the Delmore Brothers to be released in October

July 1, 2026 0

The music of Alton and Rabon Delmore continues to influence generations of singers and songwriters across multiple genres. From their first appearance as the Delmore Brothers at the 1926 Athens Fiddlers Convention, their intricate harmonies took […]

Articles by Andrew Frolish

Video Premiere: Johnny Stanec “Shine On (That’s Just Life)”

Video Premiere: Ferris & Sylvester “Headache” (Live)

Video: The Hanging Stars “Sweet Light”

Video Premiere: Deray Barboros “Tender Cowboy”

Video: Donovan Woods “How Good”

Interview: Jeff Finlin – the hero who journeys among us

Danni Nicholls “Making Moves”

All-star tribute to the Delmore Brothers to be released in October

Lynn Blakey “Dreams are Lovers: A Retrospective”

Live Review: Maisy Owen with BJ Cole + Joe Harvey-Whyte, Theatreship, London – 23rd June 2026