The Beatles and India – An Enduring Love Affair: DVD Review
New documentary film tells the story and considers the cultural implications of the Beatles’ 1968 sojourn to Rishikesh, India
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.
Johnny Foreigner – Waited Up Til It Was Light: Album Review
Reissue of the sparkling 2008 debut album from Johnny Foreigner. Take a deep breath…
Blood Red Shoes – Ghosts On Tape: Album Review
Sixth album from “Brighton’s Loudest Duo” – Blood Red Shoes – a successful mélange of pop, rock, grunge, punk and electronica.
Barbara – Rainy Days In June: Single Review
Brighton duo, Barbara ensures the fine tradition of English Satirical Pop lives on with their Rainy Days In June single.
Time Tunnel: Wings – The Hardrock, Manchester. 17th May 1973
Paul McCartney is back on the front pages with the Get Back documentary and his book, The Lyrics, recently released. We look back at Wings live in 1973.
Time Tunnel: Great Albums of 1971. Lindisfarne – Fog On The Tyne
We continue our more in-depth reminiscing over the great records of 1971 with a look at the album from Lindisfarne that brought Geordie culture to the world.
Sean Taylor – The Beat Goes On: Album Review
Prolific singer-songwriter Sean Taylor shows his contemplative side on album No.12
George Mann – A World Like This: Album Review
Insights to the state of the Western World – from veteran campaigner George Mann.
Laura-Mary Carter – Town Called Nothing: Album Review
Contemplative solo excursion for Blood Red Shoes chanteuse Laura-Mary Carter.
Michael Nesmith – 1942-2021: An At The Barrier Tribute
At The Barrier was saddened to learn of the death of Michael Nesmith – the reluctant Monkee who went on to establish his own unique brand of Country Rock.
Linda Moylan – The Merchant: Album Review
Utterly beguiling second album from London/Irish songstress, Linda Moylan. The Merchant is out now on Talking Elephant Records.
Aisha Badru – The Way Back Home: EP Review
Aisha Badru gives up happy and atmospheric songs of contentment on The Way Back Home; her new EP.
Treetop Flyers – Old Habits: Album Review
London’s Treetop Flyers pay unashamed tribute to their seminal influences – unmissable for anyone with a yearning for the heady days of 1966-71.
Beans On Toast – Survival Of The Friendliest: Album Review
A welcome breath of positivity from the Braintree troubadour, Beans On Toast.
Strawbs – The Broken Hearted Bride – 2021 Reissue: Album Review
Classic Strawbs re-form and hit the ground running! Esoteric Recordings release The Broken Hearted Bride.