Andrew Frolish

Video: Dusty Wright “Bad Moon Rising”

May 5, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Has this song ever seemed more relevant? Dusty Wright has recorded a new version of John Fogerty’s classic 1969 song, ‘Bad Moon Rising’, which was an environmental anthem. However, those powerful lyrics could easily be applied […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Shannon LaBrie

May 4, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Great musicians performing mini-gigs is a way to connect music lovers during these strange times. It gives you the chance, dear reader, to see and hear live shows from artists who, just like you, are isolating […]

Video Premiere: VanWyck “Lead Me On”

May 4, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

We are delighted to premiere ‘Lead Me On’, the new single from VanWyck, the smoky-voiced singer from the Netherlands. It’s actually not a new track but has long-been the opening song for gigs. The band were […]

Video: Oxygenpony “Twenty One”

May 4, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Paul Megna, formerly of the band Oxygen Ponies, is now performing under the Oxygenpony moniker. ‘Twenty One’ is the atmospheric, first single from ‘How Aeroplanes Fly’, the debut album with the new project. The dreamy song […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Matt Hill (AKA Quiet Loner)

May 1, 2020 Andrew Frolish 1

Our series of mini-gigs continues with an exclusive show from Matt Hill, formerly known by his stage name, Quiet Loner. In an incredibly varied career, Hill has co-written an album with people at a homeless project, […]

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Video Interview: Matt Hill’s Salford Celebration of Guy Clark’s Catalogue on his 10th Anniversary

April 22, 2026 0

Matt Hill has combined his career as a singer-songwriter with his work as a campaigner in the charity sector and currently as a community songwriter. He has tasted success as an americana singer-songwriter and played in […]

Ringo Starr “Long Long Road”

April 22, 2026 0

Another valiant effort that proves one of Liverpool’s most famous exports can fit in comfortably in Nashville. If you’re ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, it’s got to be tough to feel like you’re always living in the shadow […]

Cajun Corner – catch ’em while they’re young!

April 22, 2026 0

We’re back! It has been some time since we posted a Cajun Corner article, but we’re resolved to be more proactive about bringing you news and updates on Cajun & Zydeco music, because we know there […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Matt Hill’s Salford Celebration of Guy Clark’s Catalogue on his 10th Anniversary

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Interviews

Interview: Dale Watson on “Unwanted” and the zen of pure country

April 21, 2026 0

Dale Watson figured it out. He figured out what’s wrong with our disconnected, polarised era. He figured out why we’re caught in a death spiral of social media outrage, intractable positions, and argument instead of dialogue. […]

Interviews

Interview: The Del Fuegos on the joys of reforming

April 17, 2026 0

Brothers Dan and Warren Zanes revel in the glory of performing live again after decades. The Del Fuegos are one of the pioneering US americana acts who burst onto the music scene in 1985 and were […]

Videos

Video Premiere: Adam Klein “Low Flyin’ Planes”

November 9, 2020 0

This excellent video premiere is the title track and final release from from last year’s Adam Klein album, ‘Low Flyin’ Planes’. Klein’s gentle strum and clean, melodic vocals bring to mind classic folk singer-songwriters like Townes […]

AUK Mini-Gigs

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Ian Roland & The Subtown Set

March 25, 2020 0

We continue our mission, dear reader, to delight and entrance you with exclusive performances from great artists. Gigs and festivals have been cancelled all around us, stealing away those precious opportunities to share musical and social […]

Album Reviews

Fireside Collective “Across The Divide”

July 20, 2022 0

Unashamedly bluegrass, but bloody good bluegrass. Fireside Collective wouldn’t be the first band to have used the forced isolation of lockdown to inspire a songwriting retreat of sorts. Indeed, it has inspired a whole raft of […]

Articles by Andrew Frolish

Video: Dusty Wright “Bad Moon Rising”

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Shannon LaBrie

Video Premiere: VanWyck “Lead Me On”

Video: Oxygenpony “Twenty One”

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Matt Hill (AKA Quiet Loner)

Video Interview: Matt Hill’s Salford Celebration of Guy Clark’s Catalogue on his 10th Anniversary

Ringo Starr “Long Long Road”

Cajun Corner – catch ’em while they’re young!

Kenny Shore “Happiness & Misery”

Austin singer-songwriter Alex Amen announces debut album for June