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.
In the latest takeover on these pages, Don Bowen, bass player with Police Dog Hogan (who’ve just released their Overground album – see what we did there?) reveals his admiration for singer/guitarist and Clive James collaborator, Pete Atkin. Not heard about the near-legendary Pete? Read on… Why I […]
Police Dog Hogan frontman james Studholme start a series of PDH Why I Loves with some words on Steve Earle.
Lindy-Fay Hella recently released Hildring, her second collaborative album with Dei Farne. We welcome Lindy-Fay to write for our Why I Love column.
American Neo-Folk harpist Joy Shannon joins us to share her admiration for the inspirational talents of Nick Cave and Gavin Friday.
Award winning designer and musician Keanan Duffty (Slinky Vagabond) joins us to share the love for Vivienne Westwood.
Earlier this year, Ragz Nordset digitally reissued her compelling Little Stings EP. Originally from Norway, Ragz joins us for our Why I Love column.
Nicole Johnson from The Paradox Twin joins us on a Why I Love, where she sells the merits of Zero 7.
Marco Feltrin from The Risen Dread joins us to share his love for Iron Maiden.
Mike Turnbull re-joins us At The Barrier to share his love of another album that celebrates turning 50 this year. The Who – Who’s Next.
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.
Chris Cameron, drummer from Australian Prog Metal outfit Acolyte joins us to share his love for Progressive musical icon Neal Morse.
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!
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.
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.
Rick Pilkington of The Blackheart Orchestra joins us once again to help us celebrate a special year with his 1971 mixtape full of love.