Pulled Apart By Horses – Reality Cheques: Album Review
Pulled Apart By Horses return – in stripped-back form – for triumphant 5th album
John Barlass
John has been a music obsessive since he first heard 'Love Me Do' seeping out of the family radio in 1962. he spent a career in the rail industry before turning back to his first love of music. He plays bass guitar and melodeon, loves folk/rock and lives in Warwick.
Annie Keating Band – The Live Room, Saltaire: Live Review
We catch up with the Annie Keating steamroller as it bustled into Saltaire.
Pentangle – Through The Ages (1984-1995): Album review
Deluxe six disc compilation of Pentangle’s “middle” period from Cherry Red.
Thank you, Gerry Conway!
After 24 years in the Fairport engine room, Gerry Conway has decided to call time. At The Barrier pays its short tribute to a rare talent.
Ellie Gowers – Dwelling By The Weir: Album review
Delightful tales of Warwickshire lives and legends – a stunning debut album from Warwick’s Ellie Gowers
Kyle Stephens – Considering Every Change: Album Review
Widescreen debut from Toronto singer/songwriter Kyle Stephens. Dreaming is encouraged
Yumi And The Weather – It’s All In My Head: Album Review
Disturbing, confessional second album from Brighton’s Yumi And The Weather on It’s All In My Head.
Loudon Wainwright III – Liberty Theatre, Dublin: Live Review
Westchester County’s, oldest and best satirist, the world’s favourite six-string tragicomedian, Loudon Wainwright III visits Dublin.
Pronghorn – Welcome To Pronghorn Country: Album Review
Pronghorn celebrate 30 years of Cowpunk with their Glorious Twelfth (album).
Gogol Bordello – Solidaritine: Album Review
Vital eighth album from New York’s multi-national Gypsy Punk ensemble, Gogol Bordello.
Sowulo – Wurdiz: Album Review
A deep dive into the Nordic Dark Folk world of Sowulo. The new album is Wurdiz – out on By Norse Music
Jonas Fjeld – To The Bone: Album Review
Norwegian folk treasure and collaborator supreme Jonas Fjeld celebrates his 70th birthday with his first English language solo album in 23 years.
Barbara, The Harriets – Gullivers, Manchester: Live Review
A Brighton whirlwind hits Manchester – and picks up a hoard of newly-converted Barbarettes! Barbara whipped up a storm and At The Barrier went along for the ride.
Snow Coats – If It Wasn’t Me, I Would’ve Called It Funny: Album Review
Confident second album from Dutch power-poppers Snow Coats on Alcopop! Records.
WACO – Rock Spirit Absolute Joy: Album Review
Ten short, punchy, power-pop anthems from London’s Cosmic Punk favourites, WACO