Andrew Frolish

Video: Jacob & Drinkwater “New Capri”

April 20, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

Last year, acclaimed contemporary folk duo Jacob & Drinkwater released ‘More Notes From the Field’, a lockdown album about human connections despite, or because of, being written remotely. Although a brand new release, the pair’s recent […]

Video: Cole Gallagher “Chatting Through Steel” feat. David Hidalgo

April 19, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

‘Chatting Through Steel’ by Cole Gallagher is hugely powerful, both lyrically and musically. The words take us to the border, where Gallagher sings with heart and compassion about the plight of others. The message is tough: […]

Video: Matt York “Gently Used”

April 14, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is ‘Gently Used’, the latest single from Boston-based singer-songwriter Matt York. ‘Gently Used’ is driven by mournful piano and ethereal guitar but what really makes it stand out is York’s sorrowful vocal performance, full of […]

Video: Sam Shackleton “House Carpenter”

April 13, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

Sitting atop Arthur’s Seat with the vast, expansive view of Edinburgh below, Sam Shackleton’s banjo twang and voice ring out over the landscape and across time in this video for the ancient ballad ‘House Carpenter’. The […]

Video: Bear’s Den “Blue Hours”

April 12, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

Check out the intriguing video for the new single from folk-rock duo Bear’s Den. Illustrator, animator and visual artist Ryan Anderson lends his distinctive style to ‘Blue Hours’, as we follow a character’s search for a […]

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

Video: Jacob & Drinkwater “New Capri”

Video: Cole Gallagher “Chatting Through Steel” feat. David Hidalgo

Video: Matt York “Gently Used”

Video: Sam Shackleton “House Carpenter”

Video: Bear’s Den “Blue Hours”

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”