Fontaines D.C. – Skinty Fia: Album Review
Apocalyptic, unsettling and bravely confrontational. Fontaines D.C. go widescreen for installment three of their developing story
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.
Mickelson – Known To Be Unknown: Album Review
San Francisco singer/songwriter Mickelson brings us something that is both reassuringly familiar and yet wholly unique.
Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders – The Apex, Bury St. Edmunds: Live Review
Hits, deep cuts and a few pleasant surprises. Ystrad Mynach’s favourite son, Andy Fairweather Low, brings joy to Bury St. Edmunds.
Annie Keating – Chapel Arts Centre, Bath: Live Review
At The Barrier favourite Annie Keating kicks off her UK tour in style at Bath’s delightful Chapel Arts Centre
The Mothers 1971 – Super Deluxe Edition: Box Set Review
A unique opportunity to explore five favourite At The Barrier themes in one go! A detailed compendium of Frank Zappa’s 1971 live activities.
Harry Chapin – Story Book: The Elektra Albums (1972-1978): Box Set Review
Welcome reappraisal of the career peak of an often maligned storyteller par excellence, Harry Chapin.
Iona Lane – Hallival: Album Review
Reflective, intimate musings – a fine debut album from young Leeds-based singer-songwriter Iona Lane.
Iain Matthews – I Can’t Fade Away – The Rockburgh Years, 1978-1984: Box Set review
6-CD Retrospective of a productive period in the life of Iain Matthews
Track Dogs – Where To Now?: Album Review
Twelve songs with twelve distinguished guests. A Triumph from “The Four International Madrileños”, Track Dogs.
Nanna Barslev – Lysbærer: Album Review
Unsettling and atmospheric interpretations of Nordic folklore from renowned Dark Nordic Folk artist, Nanna Barslev.
Midlake – For The Sake Of Bethel Woods: Album Review
Tapping into the ideals of a more optimistic era – Midlake make their overdue return.
The Twangtown Paramours – Double Down On A Bad Time: Album Review
Joyous 60s R&B from Nashville husband and wife team – The Twangtown Paramours
The Weeping Willows – You Reap What You Sow: Album Review
Gothic Americana like you’ve never heard before from The Weeping Willows – with love from Melbourne, Australia!
Serena Ferrara & Simone Mor – Kemana: Album Review
World cultures in harmony – Kemana is a divine voyage of musical discovery.
Fairport Convention – Wintour 2022 – The Atkinson, Southport: Live Review
The Bus Rolls On – At The Barrier catches up with Fairport’s Wintour 2022 at The Atkinson – Southport’s swish concert venue.