Mad Meg – albums that influence Who Deserves Balloons And Medals?
Mad Meg talk over the albums that helped shaped their new album, Who Deserves Balloons and Medals?
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.
Exist Immortal on Between The Buried And Me: Why I Love
Charlie Bines, drummer with Prog Metal’s Exist Immortal, joins us to share a passion for Between The Buried & Me.
Aviana on HIM: Why I Love
Joel Holmqvist from Aviana heads to the barrier to tell us why he loves Finnish rockers HIM.
Kill Strings on FOALS: Why I Love
As they release their debut album Limbo, Kill Strings singer/guitarist Lee joins us to share his love for Foals.
blacktoothed on Judas Priest: Why I Love
blacktoothed singer Henni joins us at the barrier to share his story about his passion for Metal Gods, Judas Priest.
Annie Dressner on Ben Kweller: Why I Love
Annie Dressner; one half of the David Ford/Annie Dressner duo; is currently out on tour. We welcome Annie to At The Barrier as she shares her love for the music and lyrics of Ben Kweller.
Ms Amy Birks on the Brontë sisters: Why I Love
Ms Amy Birks joins us to explain the inspiration she finds in the work of the Bronte sisters.
Alunah on Paradise Lost: Why I Love
Alunah founder member and drummer, Jake Mason joins us to share his love of Goth Metal pioneers, Paradise Lost.
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention Memories – Gareth Williams: Time Tunnel
Gareth Williams is Festival Director at Cropredy. He is usually in the shadows but we welcome him as he shares some of his thoughts on past events.
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention Memories – Simon Nicol: Time Tunnel
Simon Nicol joins us At The Barrier to share a few memories of Cropredy Festivals past…legends everywhere in his recollections!
Hamish Hawk on Ivor Cutler: Why I Love
We are honoured to welcome Hamish Hawk to the pages of At The Barrier as he shares his affection for Scottish poet, Ivor Cutler.
Brian J Kramp on Cheap Trick: Why I Love
Author of This Band Has No Past, a biography of Cheap Trick, Brian J Kramp tells us why he loves the band.
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention Memories – Ric Sanders – Time Tunnel
Ric Sanders returns to the site to share his memories of Fairport’s Cropredy Convention’s past! Another fascinating read about one of THE best festivals.
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention Memories – Dave Pegg: Time Tunnel
Dave Pegg returns to the pages of At The Barrier to share his memories of Fairport’s Cropredy Convention; recollections of music and comedy.
Trish Clowes on Wayne Shorter: Why I Love
Saxophonist and composer, Trish Clowes joins us with a Why I Love on fellow saxophonist Wayne Shorter.