Matt Finucane on Mark E Smith: Why I Love
Brighton based musician Matt Finucane tells us why he loves the late, great Mark E Smith.
Special Guest
On At The Barrier, we have welcomed a whole host of guests who have written for us from the world of music. They offer us there opinions, thoughts and musings.
Mike Turnbull on Neil Finn: Why I Love
Mike Turnbull recently released his brilliant new album, Two Kingdoms. He joins us to share his love of one of his biggest influences; Neil Finn.
Hacktivist on Björk: Why I Love
Jot Maxi from Hacktivist joins us to share his love of the quite unique artist Björk. Hacktivist have recently released their new album, Hyperdialect.
Time Tunnel: Great Albums of 1971. Sinoptik on Uriah Heep’s Look at Yourself.
Sinoptik are a rock trio from Ukraine. They have just released their new album and they join us for more celebration of 1971 and Uriah Heep’s Look At Yourself.
Why I Love: Dom Brown on Pink Floyd
Dom Brown is an esteemed musician; he has played with many greats over the years. He is set to release his new album on 11th June 2021.
Why I Love: Acolyte on Neal Morse
Chris Cameron, drummer from Australian Prog Metal outfit Acolyte joins us to share his love for Progressive musical icon Neal Morse.
Time Tunnel: Great Albums of 1971. The Lost Trades on Cat Stevens’ Teaser & The Firecat
The Lost Trades join us in our celebration of 1971 with their thoughts on Cat Stevens’ Teaser & The Firecat…and an exclusive cover version to boot!
Why I Love: Indolore on Brian Wilson
Indolore join us for a special Why I Love column on Brian Wilson, or, ‘How I did not meet Brian Wilson.’ This is a really personal and inspiring story.
Why I Love: Seafoam Green on Little Feat
In anticipation of the brilliant new album from Seafoam Green, Martin’s Garden, the band join us to share their love of the mighty Little Feat.
Time Tunnel: Great Albums of 1971. Boss Keloid on Don McLean’s American Pie…much more than a title track
Ste Arands, drummer with Boss Keloid, writes about his love of Don McLean’s American Pie record and why the album is much more than just the title track.
Why I Love: Them Bloody Kids on System Of A Down
We welcome Them Bloody Kids to the site as they write for our Why I Love column. Each member of the London based trio gives us their take on why they love the mighty System Of A Down.
Time Tunnel: One Thousand Nine Hundred & Seventy One Words about The Beatles in 1971
1971 was a year to savour, musically. So many great albums and bands, but one band that had run their course were The Beatles. Whilst the fab four had gone their separate ways, they were all still making fab music.
Why I Love: The Hyena Kill on CSNY
The Hyena Kill recently released their blistering new album, A Disconnect. Here, we welcome new member Charlie Seisay to discuss his love of CSNY.
Time Tunnel: Rick Pilkington’s 1971 Mixtape
Rick Pilkington of The Blackheart Orchestra joins us once again to help us celebrate a special year with his 1971 mixtape full of love.
Why I Love: Scott Schorr on Yes
Internationally renowned and multi talented music producer Scott Schorr tells us why he loves Prog giants, Yes.