Andrew Frolish

Video: Steve Dawson & Funeral Bonsai Wedding “Last Flight Out”

April 6, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is a fascinating, dream-like animated video from Steve Dawson & Funeral Bonsai Wedding. Alongside song-writer, Dawson, the band consist of respected members of the Chicago jazz and improvised music scene: vibraphonist Jason Adasiewicz, drummer Charles […]

Video: Pavey Ark “Cuckoo”

April 6, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Let’s begin the week with a chorus that came to Pavey Ark’s song-writer, Neil Thomas, in the middle of a dream shortly after Donald Trump’s inauguration. Thomas explains: “In the dream, I was floating over a map […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Jess Guise

April 3, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

These are strange times and many are isolating or just feel isolated. To help life the gloom and spread some joy, we have been asking some of our favourite artists to record exclusive ‘mini-gigs’, performing just […]

Studio Life: Jonathan Hultén

April 3, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Jonathan Hultén has just released his debut solo album, ‘Chants From Another Place’. It’s mesmerising music inspired by acapella folk and church choir compositions. Hultén says the album, which was recorded in his own studio in […]

Video: Swamp Dogg “Billy”

April 3, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

This is a video to give your full attention to. It’s brilliantly animated and tells a heart-breaking story. Those characterful, emotional vocals we expect from Swamp Dogg are perfect for this tale of loss and hope. […]

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

August 26, 2026 0

There was something wonderfully appropriate about arriving at Cherry Hinton Hall for the return of the Cambridge Folk Festival and immediately finding myself wondering what, exactly, folk music is in 2026. One of the pleasures of […]

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

August 26, 2026 0

Lush romanticism, married with a melting pot of musical styles, informs a confident and commercial new album from a musical couple in control. In his excellent Rough Guide to Country Music, Kurt Wolff devotes a chapter […]

Arborist returns with fourth album “Looking For Love” in the autumn

August 26, 2026 0

Arborist, the musical outlet of singer-songwriter Mark McCambridge, has announced a new album, Looking For Love, will be released via Fika Recordings on 16th October 2026 – Looking For Love is Arborist’s first album to be […]

Articles by Andrew Frolish

Video: Steve Dawson & Funeral Bonsai Wedding “Last Flight Out”

Video: Pavey Ark “Cuckoo”

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Jess Guise

Studio Life: Jonathan Hultén

Video: Swamp Dogg “Billy”

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

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

Arborist returns with fourth album “Looking For Love” in the autumn

Kate Prascher “Sunday Afternoon”

Kingfishr “The Sunny Side Of The Street” – remembering Shane MacGowan