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.

Ricky Warwick – When Life Was Hard And Fast: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 18th February 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Ricky Warwick is a busy man. Great to hear his earthy tones on the new solo release that holds a few surprises.

Les Pauls (The Pauls) – Belief: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 15th February 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

The two Pauls are Les Pauls and their Belief album carries both a spiritual and a more irreverent message.

The Mastelottos – A Romantic’s Guide To King Crimson: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 14th February 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Pat and Deborah Mastelotto seek out the pink in the King Crimson catalogue.

Dio – The Dio Live Series: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 11th February 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Classic live Dio getting a decent release. Evil Or Divine and Holy Diver Live. The first two releases in the Dio Live series.

Illuminae – Dark Horizons: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 10th February 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Ian Jones and Agnieszka Swita are Illuminae. A new project for two musicians who have healthy CVs and a guestlist to die for.

Roy Wood – On Track: Book Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 7th February 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

On Track take the work of The Move, Wizzard and ELO as its next venture. James R Turner confesses to raiding his parent’s record collection as he goes in deep with Roy Wood

GU-RU – Teach Me (Acid Remix): New Single

By Mike Ainscoe on 4th February 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

GU-RU offer up a fizzing Acid House remix of their Teach Me track. Three and a bit minutes of jigging about might have you needing an encore.

Luke Concannon – Ecstatic Bird In The Burning: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 3rd February 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Luke Concannon returns with a solo album with an enigmatic title that sways between the emotions

Luke Jackson – Of The Time: EP Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 25th January 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Time on your hands? Paint the shed? Mow the lawn? Not Luke Jackson. Unable to be out on the road chasing his hope and dreams, Luke and his compadres conjure up a set of new songs.