Andrew Frolish

Video Premiere: Paul J Bolger “Wedding Gown”

December 1, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

Paul J Bolger released his debut record on Wolfe Island Records in summer 2020 some twenty five years after his first album. However, in the context of the global Covid-19 crisis, he was unable to tour […]

Video: Beans on Toast “Humans”

November 30, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

When faced with adversity and the challenges of daily life, play some music by Beans on Toast to lift your spirits. ‘Humans’ is the final single to be released from Beans’ forthcoming album and it’s another […]

Video: Ashley Shadow “Don’t Slow Me Down” Feat. Bonnie “Prince” Billy

November 29, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is a dreamily gentle, melodic beauty of a song from Ashley Shadow AKA Ashley Webber. It’s an achingly sad ballad, full of loss and yearning: “Does he search my name does he ever think about […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Avi Wisnia

November 26, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

It’s been an absolute joy and privilege over the last couple of years to put together exclusive mini-gigs for our readers. What started as a lockdown alternative to live shows has continued to be a way […]

Video: The Dead South “People Are Strange”

November 26, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

Here, a great song gets The Dead South treatment. There’s a quirky, surreal video – complete with aliens and a flying banjo – to capture your interest and to highlight the song’s theme of alienation. If […]

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The The - Hanky Panky (vinyl)
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The Chicks - Taking the Long Way (local streaming)
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Far From Saints - Far From Saints (vinyl)
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Ryan Adams - The Suicide Handbook (vinyl)
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Mudcrutch - Mudcrutch (vinyl)
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RE: There's no future in nostalgia
Stonehenge was a fucking mess every time but it was a b...
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Great shout John I’m new here -Gil Scott Heron wh...
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Neil Young - Citizen Kane Jr
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Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend

June 25, 2026 0

More than 2,000 artists performing across 400+ grassroots venues nationwide, spanning indie, folk, country/ americana, dance, pop, rock, grime, electronic, jazz, folk, punk, soul and more. The event is sponsored by the Music Venue Trust and […]

The Long Ryders ride into a town near you in October!

June 25, 2026 0

The Long Ryders, pioneers of the alt-country movement, return to the stage this October. Fusing punk energy with country-rock harmonies, the band bridged the gap between Gram Parsons and today’s americana, influencing folk such as Wilco, […]

The Glass Hours “Chapel Glass”

June 25, 2026 0

Emotionally charged songs played and sung with passion and honesty. The Glass Hours are American songwriters Megan Barbera and Brad Armstrong. The indie country duo, originally from Colorado and Alabama, met in New York’s Hudson Valley […]

Interviews

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1

As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0

Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]

Interviews

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0

In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

Tracks

The Restoration “You Know What to Do” – Listen

December 10, 2019 0

The Restoration released the album ‘West‘ a few weeks ago, and today’s Track ‘You Know What to Do‘ is the lead song on the album. And from the first notes it is clear that The Restoration […]

Videos

Video: John Prine “Summer’s End”

August 26, 2022 2

As the summer holidays draw to a close, ‘retro Friday’ takes us back – not too far – to John Prine’s instant classic ‘Summer’s End’. John Prine needs no introduction to AUK readers and this song, […]

Album Reviews

Various Artists “Music For Roads”

July 17, 2025 0

Mood music for the Americana inclined. “Music For Roads” is a cross-cultural collaboration between Nordic jazz and indie folk/americana players, including Finnish trumpet player Verneri Pohjola, Finnish americana/folk band Tuomo & Markus, Finnish drummer Jaska Lukkarinen, […]

Articles by Andrew Frolish

Video Premiere: Paul J Bolger “Wedding Gown”

Video: Beans on Toast “Humans”

Video: Ashley Shadow “Don’t Slow Me Down” Feat. Bonnie “Prince” Billy

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Avi Wisnia

Video: The Dead South “People Are Strange”

Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend

The Long Ryders ride into a town near you in October!

The Glass Hours “Chapel Glass”

Vox Continental: June 2026

JD Hinton “Interstate Man” – Keepin’ it rollin’ on