Steve Louw – Giants Walk The Land: Single Review
South African singer-songwriter Steve Louw previews his forthcoming album, Between Time, with a mighty statement.
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.
Red Vanilla – Days Of Grey: EP Review
The debut EP from Dundee alt-rock newcomers, Red Vanilla, offers a wide range of options for their way forward
Paul Armfield – Trees: EP Review
Isle of Wight composer Paul Armfield celebrates the trees of Sibden Hill and the impact of trees upon our lives.
Gaffa Tape Sandy – Hold My Hand, God Damn It: Album Review
Debut full-length album from Brighton garage/punk trio Gaffa Tape Sandy sees the band back on track after a tumultuous couple of years.
Magpie Lane – Three Quarter Time: Album Review
Rousing songs and tunes from Oxford ensemble Magpie Lane. Further investigation is certainly advisable
Painted Sky – From The Blue: Album Review
Debut album from brother and sister duo, Painted Sky: Eleven flawless interpretations and adaptations of traditional themes.
Karen Killeen-Jones – A Woman’s Work: EP Review
Warwickshire singer-songwriter Karen Killeen-Jones considers life from the female perspective in six delightful songs.
MG Boulter – Days Of Shaking: Album Review
Southend’s folk/Americana troubadour, MG Boulter returns – and this time he’s looking a little deeper below the mundanities of suburban life.
York’s Ebor Morris Men Celebrate 50 Golden Years: News
At The Barrier pays tribute to York’s Ebor Morris Men who celebrated their Golden Jubilee on Wednesday 1st May 2024.
Plumhall – One Star Awake: Album Review
‘Official’ release of One Star Awake – the exquisite third album from Yorkshire duo Plumhall. Not to be missed – under ANY circumstances
Otherish – Summer In Belfast, 2098: Single Review
Our favourite Belfast brothers – and their ever-willing pals – are back with more brain-baffling high-jinks. There’s nothing much happening in a futuristic Belfast or is there…?
Barbara – Happy Days! : EP Review
Barbara return, with the long-awaited follow-up to Mildly Entertaining, their stunning 2022 debut. Happy Days, indeed!
Flamy Grant – S.P.R.K.L. : Single Review
North Carolinian drag queen, Flamy Grant kicks off Pride Month ’24 with a funky foretaste of her forthcoming album.
Tinkertown – Red Eyes: Single Review
New Boston outfit Tinkertown ignite anticipation for their forthcoming album with an incendiary lead single – Red Eyes.
Edgar Broughton Band – Gone Blue, The BBC Sessions: Boxset Review
All surviving BBC sessions recorded by ‘Proto-Punk’ agit rockers, The Edgar Broughton Band, collected and packaged in one convenient box.