Mike Ainscoe, Author at AT THE BARRIER

Mike Ainscoe

Mike has been photographing and writing about bands going back many years. Editor on Louder Than War, he also contributes to the LTW magazine, Powerplay Rock & Metal mag, Fireworks and FATEA as well as freelancing for PROG, Record Collector, Sonic Bandwagon and local press in Bury and Congleton.

Leprous – Pitfalls: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 25th October 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

To say that the Norwegians sixth album shakes things up a bit may be the understatement of the year.

Nick Beggs – Words Fail Me: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 22nd October 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

New album from acclaimed Chapman stick and bass virtuoso Nick Beggs packaged with two from the archives.

Bella Hardy – Postcards And Pocketbooks: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 20th October 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Bella Hardy, former Folk Singer Of The Year gets the retrospective treatment.

Ray Alder – What The Water Wants: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 17th October 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Progressive metal takes a backseat as Ray Alder branches out in solo mode

Garcia Peoples – One Step Behind: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 15th October 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Two tracks doth an album make. Garcia Peoples take us on a journey through most musical forms.

Richard Hawley – The Albert Hall, Manchester: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 8th October 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

The Sheffield songster literally packs out his favourite venue, Manchester’s Albert Hall.

Down ‘n’ Outz: This Is How We Roll: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 8th October 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

A huge slab of feelgood rock and roll from Joe Elliott’s labour of love.

Elbow – Giants Of All Sizes: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 7th October 2019 • ( 1 Comment )

Time for another trip to planet Elbow with a soundtrack that promises some departures from the tried and trusted but enough of the familiar Garvey clout.