Blue Rose Code – The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen: Live Review
Music for the soul: Blue Rose Code sprinkle some musical magic in Aberdeen, as part of a sequence of duo and trio shows.
Gareth Allen
Gareth is a contributor for Louder than War, and has previously contributed to Sonic Bandwagon, Room Thirteen and Mudkiss.
Alison Rayner Quintet – SEMA4: Album Review
The Alison Rayner Quintet, recorded live, deliver some passionate and multilayered music, that is a joy to experience.
Throwing Muses – The Garage, Glasgow: Live Review
Throwing Muses ride a wave of creativity with a inimitable and spirited live performance in Glasgow.
Perfect Stranger – Unfinished Business: Album Review
Unfinished Business by Perfect Stranger is an album that winningly combines music that is challenging and thought provoking.
Various Artists – A New Awakening: Adventures In British Jazz 1966-1971: Album Review
A New Awakening documents, how jazz found a new vital relevance and a widening audience, embracing rock, blues and folk influences.
Louise Dodds – All I Know: Album Review
Louise Dodds, on her new album All I Know, delivers a set of outstanding vocal performances allied with expressive and heartfelt songwriting.
Various Artists – Lazy Days: The British Progressive Pop Sounds Of 1975: Album Review
A great new collection that travels through the lazy days of British rock and pop music of 1975.
Avishai Cohen – Brightlight: Album Review
Avishai Cohen’s album Brightlight highlights a composer and bassist who seeks to explore new musical paths, redefine musical boundaries, all the while achieving musical excellence.
Eyes Of Blue – The Light We See, The Recordings 1969-1971: Album Review
Pioneers of progressive rock, the music of Eyes Of Blue is celebrated in an excellent new box set.
Artie Zaitz – The Regulator: Album Review
The Regulator is a fine example of the impeccable guitar playing of Artie Zaitz, perfectly melding together jazz and blues influences.
Egg – Egg: Album Review
A new vinyl edition of the 1970 debut album by progressive rock pioneers Egg, bears witness to what a fine improvisational and musically creative band they were.
The song never stands still – Blue Rose Code to road test new songs in 2025: News
Blue Rose Code, who have featured many times on At The Barrier, continue to inspire both on record and playing live. 2025 is going to be a big one for them.
Superlocrian – Hills & Valleys: Album Review
Hills & Valleys is the musically superb and atmospheric album, from the seven-piece acoustic jazz ensemble Superlocrian.
Tracey Thorn – A Distant Shore: Album Review
Tracey Thorn’s first solo album, A Distant Shore, from 1982, is reissued with bonus demo tracks and sleeve notes by the artist.
Renaissance – Can You Hear Me? Broadcasts 1974-1978: Album Review
The incredible live sound of Renaissance, combining classical and rock music, is showcased in a new box set.