Andrew Frolish

Classic Americana Albums: Beachwood Sparks “The Tarnished Gold”

October 5, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

In 2012, it was eleven years since Beachwood Sparks’ last full album and, despite a reunion in 2008 for Sub Pop’s 20th anniversary, new music from the Los Angeles group seemed unlikely. When ‘The Tarnished Gold’ […]

Video Premiere: Lauren Scott-Phillips “Handsome Woman”

October 5, 2022 Andrew Frolish 1

The new video from Los Angeles songwriter Lauren Scott-Phillips begins with delicately-picked, acoustic notes on the guitar as the sun shimmers through wild flowers in a gorgeous rural location. It’s immediately engaging. This is the third […]

Video Premiere: Blind Fiction “No Reason”

October 4, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the excellent new single from talented Wisconsin band Blind Fiction. ‘No Reason’ is built upon rolling drums, warm bass and flowing keys, which provide a foundation for Tim Wright’s smooth vocal and soaring electric guitar. […]

Video: Stephen McCarthy & Carla Olson “Night Comes Falling”

October 3, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the title track from a new collaborative album from Stephen McCarthy and Carla Olson. The pair have a hugely influential history in the music industry, with McCarthy having starred in Long Ryders, Jayhawks and […]

Video Premiere: Doyle Turner “Best if I Forget”

September 30, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

Check out the new single from Bemidji-based songwriter Doyle Turner. Though it is sonically uplifting, ‘Best if I Forget’ is song of loss, of endings, which Turner captures perfectly in his carefully-chosen, sensitive words: “Send me […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River

August 26, 2026 0

As the listener traverses the hills, mountains and valleys of Okkervil River’s albums, there are many treasures lying in wait. Some in plain sight, some hidden, others only to be discovered following repeated excursions. Navigating Down […]

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Dusty Wright album Maximus Americanus 2026

Dusty Wright “Maximus Americanus”

August 26, 2026 0

An entertaining homage to americana music reminds us of the breathtaking scope of the genre. Self-described as an homage to americana music, Dusty Wright’s latest album offers a smorgasbord of nods to the genre. It would […]

Articles by Andrew Frolish

Classic Americana Albums: Beachwood Sparks “The Tarnished Gold”

Video Premiere: Lauren Scott-Phillips “Handsome Woman”

Video Premiere: Blind Fiction “No Reason”

Video: Stephen McCarthy & Carla Olson “Night Comes Falling”

Video Premiere: Doyle Turner “Best if I Forget”

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

Dusty Wright “Maximus Americanus”

Live Review: Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge – 1st-2nd August 2026

Ferris & Sylvester “It’s A Joy To Be Alive”