Andrew Frolish

Video: JJ Shiplett “Already There”

October 3, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

The restless rhythms of ‘Already There’ by JJ Shiplett are genuinely compelling. Shiplett’s warm, lived-in voice is perfect for a song that takes us through life’s journey and he delivers his heartwarming words with soul: “I […]

Video Premiere: Golden Shoals “Jimmy Beam Ain’t My Friend”

October 2, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

Check out the new single from folk-duo Golden Shoals. Amy Alvey and Mark Kilianski combine fiddle, guitar and banjo to create new music that builds on the traditions and roots of the past. With folk, country […]

Live Review: An Evening With Guise & Hannah Rose Platt, Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester – 7th September 2023

September 29, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

One of the special things about live music is the sense of community connecting all in attendance. Being part of a crowd in a shared collective experience is exhilarating. What’s good for an audience is good […]

Video Premiere: Mae Simpson “Cap Guns”

September 29, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the latest single from Minneapolis singer-songwriter Mae Simpson, known for her powerful, compelling voice. Full of nostalgia, ‘Cap Guns’ takes listeners back in time, back to our childhoods, right from the opening: “Cap guns […]

Video Premiere: Nathan Seeckts “Goodnight Bluebird”

September 28, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

Check out the brand new single from Nathan Seeckts. Seeckts’ music is made to be performed, to be absorbed live, to be immersed in. Indeed, he says: “If you’re fortunate enough to have folks come along […]

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The Tines “Barrows”

March 16, 2026 0

The sophomore album from New Haven, Connecticut’s indie-sleaze-inspired quartet. Early 2021, studio footage reveals a minimalist performance, little physical expression, three of the band members partly masked, as befits COVID times. The music is economical: a […]

Folk Roundup – Maz O’Connor, Luke Giles, Amy Hopwood, Georgia Shackleton, Amy Leach & Alasdair Paul, Claire Vine

March 16, 2026 0

The second Folk Round Up of the year, and we are blessed with six amazing albums to review. There is something for everyone here, from traditional folk to innovative music and a collection of songs from […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 224 “Early Morning Thoughts”

March 16, 2026 0

Generally, there’s a rhythm to the week, and as the days get longer and the mornings lighter, that rhythm tends to stretch a bit. I’ve always been a ‘morning person’; I’ve spent most of my life […]

Articles by Andrew Frolish

Video: JJ Shiplett “Already There”

Video Premiere: Golden Shoals “Jimmy Beam Ain’t My Friend”

Live Review: An Evening With Guise & Hannah Rose Platt, Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester – 7th September 2023

Video Premiere: Mae Simpson “Cap Guns”

Video Premiere: Nathan Seeckts “Goodnight Bluebird”

The Tines “Barrows”

Folk Roundup – Maz O’Connor, Luke Giles, Amy Hopwood, Georgia Shackleton, Amy Leach & Alasdair Paul, Claire Vine

Sounds from beyond the Shed 224 “Early Morning Thoughts”

The Song Remains: Joseph Allen “Country Joe” McDonald (1942 – 2026)

Jim Lauderdale and the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys “We Look At Things In Different Ways” – rejoice in the differences