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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.

Best Ex – With A Smile: Album Review

By John Barlass on 27th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Breezy pop with a purpose – the debut album from former Candy Heart Mariel Loveland’s latest venture. Best Ex has a lot to say for itself.

Ben Stubbs – Light Of My Life: Album Review

By John Barlass on 24th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Escape, intimacy and self-reconciliation. Isle of Wight artist Ben Stubbs offers mature music and lyrics for those experienced in the business of living.

Arielle Silver – Watershed: Album Review

By John Barlass on 24th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Bright, uncomplicated, folk/pop – with a strong lyrical message at every turn. The fifth album from Californian singer-songwriter Arielle Silver is a sheer delight.

Charlotte Carpenter – A Modern Rage: Album Review

By John Barlass on 23rd October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Charlotte Carpenter considers life experiences and the challenges of the journey into womanhood on her debut full-length album.

Barbara – Manchester Ritz: Live Review

By John Barlass on 19th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Five dates into their national tour with the re-formed Haircut 100, ATB favourites Barbara rolled into Manchester – and swept all before them in a sensational show at the O2 Ritz.

Maz O’Connor – Temperance, Leamington Spa: Live Review

By John Barlass on 6th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

An At The Barrier favourite Maz O’Connor visits our writer’s home town – and astounds and confounds in equal measure.

Caolan McCarthy – Paper & Stone: EP Review

By John Barlass on 4th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Musician/actor Caolan McCarthy channels Elton John (and others) on his debut solo recording.

My Sister My Brother – My Sister My Brother II: Album Review

By John Barlass on 3rd October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Devastatingly beautiful harmonies, exquisite instrumentation and thoughtful lyrics. The new mini-album from My Sister My Brother is a smart, sophisticated treasure

Scott Hepple and the Sun Band – Ashes To Wildflowers: Album Review

By John Barlass on 2nd October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

A solid debut from Geordie psych-rockers Scott Hepple and the Sun Band.

Jason Singh & The Banwasi Collective – Travellers: Album Review

By John Barlass on 29th September 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The raags of Rajasthan – courtesy of sound artist and composer Jason Singh, his talented friends, and an impressive array of traditional Indian instruments.