Johnny Coppin – River of Dreams: Album Review
Stunning new collection from Gloucestershire’s supreme singer, songwriter, composer, anthologist and broadcaster, Johnny Coppin.
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.
Elles Bailey – Shining In The Half Light: Album Review
UK Blues Artist of the Year, Elles Bailey, takes a soulful turn.
Harley Kimbro Lewis – s/t: Album Review
Acoustic Americana at its finest on the self-titled debut album from Harley Kimbro Lewis!
The Infamous Stringdusters – Toward The Fray: Album Review
Masterful, breathless, bluegrass from Grammy-winning combo, The Infamous Stringdusters on their new album, Toward The Fray.
Drug Couple – Stoned Weekend: Album Review
Languorously loose and laid back. Gloriously stoned psyche-country anthems from Vermont’s marijuana-farming couple.
At The Barrier’s Favourite LIVE Albums – Of All Time!
What is the greatest live album of all time? At The Barrier’s writers take a look at their favourites from the history of live albums.
Fairport Convention – Wintour 2022: Live Review
They’re Back! After a two-year absence, Fairport Convention kick off their 55th Anniversary Year in style!
Ian Prowse – One Hand On The Starry Plough: Album Review
Amsterdam frontman Ian Prowse brings a message of hope – from out of the depths of despair
Annie Keating – Twenty-22: Single Review
At The Barrier favourite , Brooklyn’s Annie Keating, returns with a new song for a New Year.
Hollis Brown – In The Aftermath: Album Review
Inspired reassessment of The Stones’ 1966 classic.
Perennial – In The Midnight Hour: Album Review
Punk – Like you’ve never heard it before. Perennial offer up a challenge and more.
She Brought Me Gasoline – There Were Times: Album Review
Americana/Blues mix – with love from Zagreb, Croatia. She Brought Me Gasoline release There Were Times.
Fairport Convention’s Wintour 2022 is Almost Upon Us!
At The Barrier is delighted to report that the 2022 Fairport Convention Wintour is about to get underway.
Aoife O’Donovan – Age Of Apathy: Album Review
Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, Aoife Donovan, shares her lifetime journey on Age Of Apathy.
Raine Hamilton – Brave Land: Album Review
Chamber folk concept album from Canadian prairie songstress Raine Hamilton.