Opinion: Rush – Their best album of the Eighties
The deadly editorial duo of Dom Walsh and Mike Ainscoe assess the Eighties output of Rush – the holy triumvirate of Lee, Lifeson and Peart. Prepare to be rushified.
At The Barrier
An open minded live music and reviews site.
Kris Drever – Where The World Is Thin: New single
Kris Drever has a new single ahead of a new album. Listen to Where The World Is Thin here.
The Pineapple Thief – video and new album: News
News of the new album from The Pineapple Thief. Versions Of The Truth is out on Kscope in August. Watch the video for Demons.
Jaye Jayle – video and new album: News
News of the new Jaye Jayle album Prisyn that seems to be a little wild judging by the video for Don’t Blame The Rain.
Tim Bowness – Late Night Laments album: News
News of the upcoming new album from Tim Bowness. Late Night Laments is out on InsideOutMusic in August.
Jan Hoffmann of Long Distance Calling: Interview
Long Distance Calling are set to release their conceptual new album, How Do We Want To Live? We were given the chance to interview Jan Hoffmann, bassist with Long Distance Calling, prior to the release of the new album.
Jade Hairpins – Harmony Avenue: Album Review
Jade Hairpins, formed out of Canadian hardcore punk band Fucked Up, deliver a hidden gem of 2020.
Opinion: Top 10 bands to watch in Manchester
Manchester has always been a hotbed of great bands. We take a look at which bands to keep an eye on as Manchester continues to thrive.
Merry Hell – Sister Atlas: New Single
The Merry Hell Hourglass Trilogy continues with the new single, Sister Atlas, written by Virginia Kettle.
The Tangent – Auto Reconnaissance: New album news
News of the new album from progressive rock outfit steered manfully by Andy Tillison, The Tangent. It’s called Auto Reconnaissance and is out on Inside Out Music in August.
MERRY HELL – Leave It In The Ground: New Single
Wigan folk rockers, Merry Hell are set to release a series of singles. The first, Leave It In The Ground, is out today.
News: Colston Hall Presents – Bristol Takeover Online
On Saturday 23 May, from 3pm – 12am Colston Hall Presents the Bristol Takeover Online, a digital festival in partnership with Music Venue Trust’s Save Our Venues campaign and hosted by BBC Introducing in the West.
Steve Howe – Love Is, new solo album: News
News of the new solo album from Yes guitarist Steve Howe – Love Is.
News: Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2020 Postponed
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention is the latest festival to take the step to cancel. The 2020 line up will make up the 2021 iteration of the festival.
Haken – Virus: New album news
News of the new album from Haken. Coming on Inside Out Music on 3rd June. We get a tease of Virus with a new song, Prosthetic.