Mike Ainscoe, Author at At The Barrier : Page 9 of 71

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.

Sam Kelly – Dreamer’s Dawn: New Single

By Mike Ainscoe on 11th April 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

New song ahead of a new album from Sam Kelly – reasons to be cheerful part 1.

Royalty Capes – Louder Than Joy: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 11th April 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Ten songs in less than thirty minutes. The Royalty Capes are flapping in a bout of jukebox heroism.

Arch Enemy – Blood Dynasty: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 4th April 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Arch Enemy push their boundaries with a fearsome new collection.

Detta Kenzie – Reynardine: New Single

By Mike Ainscoe on 4th April 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Detta Kenzie goes in at the deep end with a bold choice of single.

Luke Jackson – Ask Twice: New Single

By Mike Ainscoe on 3rd April 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

With no plans to release anything so soon, Luke Jackson takes the plunge with Ask Twice. A song close to his heart and he believes, so many others.

Van Der Graaf Generator – World Record (Remastered): Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 2nd April 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Van Der Graaf Generator conclude a trio of masterful releases from the mid Seventies. Cherry Red offer a new Abbey Road cut.

Mike Dawes – Band On The Wall, Manchester: Live!

By Mike Ainscoe on 31st March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

One man, one guitar, a pedal board, some dad jokes. We head off on a magic carpet ride with acoustical guitar genius, Mike Dawes.

Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman: Liverpool Philharmonic: Live!

By Mike Ainscoe on 28th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We head off to Liverpool for an evening in celebration of thirty years of music making from Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman.

Camel – Nude (Remastered): Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 27th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The Camel archive continues the reboot with the under the radar excellence of Nude. Album #8 from ’81.

Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman – Another Day At The Circus: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 18th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

‘Live in concert’ – Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman place one foot in front of the other and walk the tightrope of live performance, making it look a breeze.