Category: News

Gong announce 2020 tour dates: news

By At The Barrier on 21st January 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Exciting news from Kavus Torabi and the men who make up Gong as they announce an extensive UK tour for November 2020.

Daniel Crompton to curate electronica compilation for Alzheimer's Society

By At The Barrier on 21st January 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

On the 24th July 2020, a compilation of new works will be released, under the title From Perpetuity, with all proceeds to Alzheimer’s Society.

Glastonbury Festival Emerging Talent Competition Announced

By At The Barrier on 21st January 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Glastonbury Festival have announced details of their 2020 Emerging Talent Competition, which is once again supported by PRS for Music and PRS Foundation.

…Trail Of Dead – Something Like This: new video

By At The Barrier on 20th January 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Watch the new video for Something Like This from …Trail of Dead’s The Godless Void And Other Stories album, out now on Inside Out Music.

Simple Minds – Street Fighting Years: Reissue news

By At The Barrier on 17th January 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

News of the new re-issue of the Simple Minds Street Fighting Years album in multiple formats.

Jonathan Hultén releases first single & video from new album

By At The Barrier on 14th January 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Jonathan Hultén, the darkly enigmatic Swedish Grammy-winning songwriter has released the first single & video for track “The Mountain” taken from his debut solo album Chants From Another Place, due for release on Kscope on 13th March.

The Ballad Of Johnny Longstaff – theatre production news

By At The Barrier on 13th January 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

A new theatrical version of The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff performed by BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winners, The Young’uns will open Northern Stage’s 50th anniversary season (4-22 February) ahead of regional performances.

Neil Peart of Rush – a tribute

By At The Barrier on 12th January 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

The At The Barrier tribute to Rush drummer Neil Peart. A devastating loss to the music world.

Neil Innes – A Celebration

By John Barlass on 2nd January 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

At The Barrier writer, John, is a devotee of the man and the many guises and talents of Mr Neil James Innes. Please enjoy, not an obituary, but a personal celebration of one of England’s finest performers.

Little Sparrow – Sit Down: Review and Video

By Emily Oldfield on 21st December 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

Many people may associate the James track ‘Sit Down’ as a staple Manchester anthem – and yet a delightful new cover version by Little Sparrow opens up even more possibilities in this profound song.