MG Boulter – Clifftown: Album Review
Vivid evocations of Thames Estuary life from Southend-on-Sea’s folk/Americana troubadour MG Boulter
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.
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
Time Tunnel: Great Albums of 1971. Fairport Convention – Babbacombe Lee
We continue our occasional series reappraising a selection of our favourite 1971 albums in greater detail. This time, we have a new close look at the album many saw as the First Folk Rock Opera: Fairport Convention’s Babbacombe Lee.
Frank Zappa – The Manchester Mystery (UK Broadcast 1979): Album Review
Flawless concert recording and a genuine time capsule for those of us who were there when Frank Zappa hit Manchester in 1979