Mike Ainscoe, Author at At The Barrier

Mike Ainscoe

Mike has been photographing and writing about bands going back many years. A former writer and Reviews Editor on Louder Than War as well as several online music blogs, he also contributes to Fireworks and to Powerplay Rock & Metal magazines.

Mogwai, Brainiac – Albert Hall, Manchester: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 19th February 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re at the second of two nights at Manchester’s Albert Hall for Mogwai and a wholly immersive set of Post Rock tuneage.

Transatlantic – The Final Flight, Live At L’Olympia: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 16th February 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

A comprehensive and fitting souvenir of what may well be, as the title suggests, the final flight for Transatlantic.

Stuart Anthony & Larry Beckett – An afternoon of poetry & music: Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 15th February 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

On the 24th of June 2022, Larry Beckett and Stuart Anthony played an intimate show billed as ‘An afternoon of poetry & music’. A showcase for their collaboration on the Mirabeau Bridge album, there’s now a limited cassette release (Bandcamp) and full film (set to be available on […]

UFO – Werewolves Of London: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 14th February 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

UFO are still, and always will be, strangers in the night. However…here’s the alternative.

Leprous, Monuments, Kalandra – The O2 Ritz, Manchester: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 13th February 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Leprous are on tour promoting the Aphelion album. We catch a stunning show in Manchester.

Avi Rosenfeld – Very Heepy Very Purple XIV: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 9th February 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Avi Rosenfield does what it says on the tin for the XIV-th time….

Delain – Dark Waters: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 8th February 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The ‘new’ Delain return, phoenix from the flames style, sounding as vital as ever. The Dark Waters run deep.

Klone – Meanwhile: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 8th February 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Klone address the best and worst of humanity with a powerful soundtrack on Meanwhile.

Ruth Angell – Hlywing: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 3rd February 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

A solo debut from Ruth Angell which redefines sublime. Release Date: 3rd February 2023 Label: Talking Elephant Format: digital / CD The multi-instrumentalist/singer/songwriter career of Ruth Angell has seen her working with such illustrious artists as Rufus Wainwright, Andrea Begley, Ashley Hutchings, Terry Reid, Becky Mills, Jim Moray, […]