How Brexit Has Destroyed UK Artists’ Ability To Tour In The EU – Fish speaks out
Fish speaks out in clarifying the precarious position for musicians hoping to tour in Europe.
Luke Jackson – Of The Time: EP Review
Time on your hands? Paint the shed? Mow the lawn? Not Luke Jackson. Unable to be out on the road chasing his hope and dreams, Luke and his compadres conjure up a set of new songs.
Why I Love: Luke Jackson on Martyn Joseph
In the first Why I Love of 2021, singer songwriter Luke Jackson writes for us of his admiration for Martyn Joseph.
Liquid Tension Experiment – LTE3: New album news
Lockdown has a lot to answer for. Mike Portnoy continues his unstoppable rise to world domination as Liquid Tension Experiment is back.
Bewitcher announce new album for 2021
Bewitcher are set to return in 2021 with their third studio album. The follow up to Under The Witching Cross is entitled Cursed Be Thy Kingdom and will be set to slay your aural senses on April 16th 2021.
Why I Love: Edenthorn on Pink Floyd
Faiba Gabrielle from Edenthorn joins us at the barrier for a Why I Love where she gets passionate about Pink Floyd.
Reissues & Compilations of 2020 – Writers’ Picks
We turn our attention to the many excellent reissues and compilations that have helped to keep many of us afloat in 2020.
Mick Tyas: A Tribute
We at At The Barrier were saddened to learn of the death of Mick Tyas, multi-instrumentalist and long-time bassist in Durham’s The Whisky Priests.
Why I Love: Jo Quail on Sieben
Virtuoso cellist Jo Quail joins us at the barrier to tell us why she loves another amazing solo artist, Sieben.
Kate Rusby Presents Happy Holly Day: News
Kate Rusby is determined to bring the joy of her usual Christmas tour to the comfort of everyone’s homes with the special delivery of a full-length concert streamed worldwide on December 12 at 7.30pm GMT.
Albums of 2020 – Writers Picks
2020 has been a tremendously challenging year for many obvious reasons. One thing that has kept many of us afloat is an endless stream of amazing music.
15 Years of Reveal Records – Home Is Where The Art Is: News
Celebrating 15 Years of Reveal Records label Home Is Where The Art Is is the first compilation of music from Reveal artists.
Why I Love: Clara Engel on Down By Law
Clara Engel brings us another first in our Why I Love column as she writes about the influence of a film. Down By Law contains music from Marc Ribot, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni and Tom Waits.
Art Terry – Casual Sex: Video Premiere
We have a video premiere! Have an exclusive watch of the new Art Terry video, Casual Sex, taken from the 2020 album Sex Madness.
Why I Love: Dawnwalker on Kayo Dot
Mark Norgate (who sings and plays guitar and synths) from Dawnwalker joins us at the barrier to tel us why he loves avant-garde Americans, Kayo Dot.