Gareth Allen, Author at AT THE BARRIER

Gareth Allen

Gareth is a contributor for Louder than War, and has previously contributed to Sonic Bandwagon, Room Thirteen and Mudkiss.

Void Of Light – Void Of Light: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 1st June 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Void of Light, on their debut album, impressively unleash an intense and immersive exposition of the post-metal genre.

Trish Clowes and My Iris – The Blue Arrow Jazz Club, Glasgow: Live Review

By Gareth Allen on 31st May 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Trish Clowes and her band My Iris delight an end of tour Glasgow audience, with a dazzling performance, full of emotionally connected playing, that scales every musical height.

Trish Clowes – A View With A Room: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 17th May 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Trish Clowes, with the album, A View With A Room, has created a memorable musical landscape, with playing full of imagination and soul.

Clara Engel – Their Invisible Hands: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 2nd May 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Their Invisible Hands by Clara Engel is an album you must hear, with its collection of engaging and immersive songs, and excellent musicianship.

Billy Mackenzie – Satellite Life: Recordings 1994-1996: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 25th April 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Satellite Life documents the collaboration between Billy Mackenzie, of The Associates, and Steve Aungle, showcasing Billy’s remarkable voice and songwriting.

Aurora – SWG3, Glasgow: Live Review

By Gareth Allen on 8th April 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Aurora brings a unique stage presence, and incredible songs and music, to an admiring and appreciative Glasgow audience.

Omar + QCBA – Live At Last: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 30th March 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Live At Last documents a stunning soul and jazz collaboration between Omar and QCBA, recorded live at the Jazz Cafe.

Kevin Figes – Wallpaper Music: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 21st March 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Wallpaper Music is an exceptional album, full of engaging compositions and stunning musical arrangements and playing, put together by the very talented Kevin Figes, and a group of fine musicians.