Half Me on Sworn In: Why I Love
Following the release of their debut album, SOMA, the guys from Half Me join us at the barrier for a Why I Love on US Metalcore band Sworn In.
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.
Harry Cloud – 10 Albums of influence
On the cusp of the release of his The Cyst album, Harry Cloud lists 10 records of influence for us.
Darkest Era – Wither On The Vine: Track By Track
Darkest Era released one of our favourite albums of 2022 in Wither On The Vine. Here, they explain and explore the themes and styles in the music.
Slow Fiction pick their own ‘top ten movie scenes’
In the words of their latest single, New York’s Slow Fiction turn in their very own ‘top ten movie scenes’.
Time Tunnel: Bob Dylan – Manchester Apollo 2022…Jerusalem 1987
Stuart Anthony watches Bob Dylan at Manchester Apollo in November 2022. Not for the first time as it turns out…
InTechnicolour on Cult Of Luna: Why I Love
We’re joined by InTechnicolour guitarist Dave Jackson who guides us through his initiation into dark and heavy side via Cult Of Luna.
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?
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.