Mickelson – Jump Off The Earth: Single Review
San Franciscan boundary-pusher Mickelson returns with a new single to launch his summer tour of the UK and Ireland.
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.
Snake Eyes – Health: EP Review
Five short, sharp, powerful bursts of “Grit Pop” from Brighton trio, Snake Eyes.
Ben Folds – What Matters Most: Album Review
A masterclass in reverie, reflection and finding hope in impossible situations. Ben Folds has lots to say on his first album in eight years.
Ellis Paul – 55: Album Review
The Bostonian singer-songwriter celebrates his 30th year as a headlining performer with style, taste and subtlety
Annie Keating – UK tour dates announced: News
Hot on the tail of her stunning new album, Hard Frost, Annie Keating – At The Barrier’s favourite Brooklynite – announces dates for her next UK Tour
The Deadnotes – Forever Outsider: EP Review
Freiburg’s pop/punk duo, The Deadnotes set their sights on the UK with their Britpop-influenced EP, Forever Outsider.
My Sister My Brother – Another Life: Single Review
New single from US super-duo My Sister My Brother redefines the phrase “A breath of fresh air.”
Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage – Pavilion Theatre, Worthing: Live Review
An evening of lovely tunes from Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage – and the setting wasn’t a bad one, either!
WITCH – Zango: Album Review
WITCH, originators of Zamrock, return with their first album in 39 years. And they pick up right where they left off.
Liz Hanks – Land: Album Review
Debut album from cellist-to-the-stars Liz Hanks rediscovers the lost pastoralism of bygone Sheffield
The Nadas – Other Side Of The 45: Single Review
The Nadas issue a bright, breezy, rocky foretaste of their forthcoming album
Calexico – Feast Of Wire (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition): Album Review
Tex-Mex pioneers Calexico celebrate the 20th anniversary of their seminal Feast Of Wire album – with a few very special surprises…
Eliades Ochoa – Guajiro: Album review
Buena Vista Social Club original returns with more irresistible Son Cubano. Guajiro features a few special guests…
The Madeleine Stewart Trio – s/t: Album Review
Three masterful musicians at the very top of their game. The Madeleine Stewart Trio show just what can be done with just a fiddle, a piano, a bodhran and a wealth of great tunes
Annie Keating – Hard Frost: Album Review
She’s back! The two-year wait is over and Annie Keating’s new album, Hard Frost, makes every day of that wait worthwhile