James Lindsay – Torus: Album Review
Magical fusion of Scottish instrumental folk, experimental rock, jazz and ambient from Breabach bassist, James Lindsay
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.
Various Artists – Riding The Rock Machine: British Seventies Classic Rock: Album Review
An alternative appraisal of those classic 70s years when may were Riding The Rock Machine – by Grapefruit Records
MG Boulter – Clifftown: Album Review
Vivid evocations of Thames Estuary life from Southend-on-Sea’s folk/Americana troubadour MG Boulter
Rob Lewis – A Tribute from At The Barrier
At The Barrier was shocked and devastated to learn of the sudden death, earlier this week, of our great friend Rob Lewis. We pay tribute…
Elly Kellner – The Right Tools: EP Review
Elly Kellner has done it again! More melodic reflections from The most Melancholy Lady of the Lowlands.
Amigo The Devil – Born Against: Album Review
Dark, Macabre, Unhinged, Unsettling. Meet Amigo The Devil. Enjoy the Born Against album. If you dare.
Rose Simpson – Muse, Odalisque, Handmaiden: Book Review
Rose Simpson gives a fascinating insight to the life, times and adventures of the psychedelic folk pioneers – The Incredible String Band
MF Tomlinson – Strange Time: Album Review
Languid portraits of a world in turmoil from London based Brisbanite MF Tomlinson on the Strange Time album.
Quiet Marauder – The Gift: Album Review
How to deal with severe trauma – all dressed up in a warm acoustic folk cocoon from Cardiff’s Quiet Marauder
Nigel G. Lowndes – Hello Mystery: Album Review
Bristol singer/songwriter Nigel G. Lowndes brings us songs of everyday life – with added Quirk!
Boo Hewerdine – Selected Works: Album Review
Respected singer/songwriter/guitarist Boo Hewerdine celebrates his 60th year in style.
Sunny War – Simple Syrup: Album Review
SoCal’s Sunny War presents the fruits of a productive lockdown; Simple Syrup is a delectable record.
Nine Treasures – Awakening From Dukka: Album Review
And Now For Something Completely Different! At The Barrier takes a sip of Mongolian Folk Metal from Nine Treasures – And we like it!
Roberto Cassani – Ansema We Stand: Album Review
An intriguing fusion of cultures from Roberto Cassani – Lombardy and Scotland stand together
Nick Hudson – Come Back When There’s Nothing Left: EP Review
Soothing. Unsettling. Challenging. Brighton’s Nick Hudson gives an intriguing preview of his forthcoming album