Nad Sylvan – Spiritus Mundi album and video: News
News of the new album from Nad Sylvan. Spiritus Mundi is released on Inside Out Music and The Stolen Child video is out now.
Seth Lakeman – Freedom Fields, 15th Anniversary online gig: News
News of the online gig by Seth Lakeman and his band that celebrates fifteen years since the release of his seminal Freedom Fields album.
Chris Quinn – Acoustic Masterclass online: News
News of the upcoming acoustic masterclass online guitar tuition series from Chris Quinn.
Mick Peat – A Tribute
At The Barrier was saddened to read, this week, of the passing of Mick Peat, former member of The Ripley Wayfarers and Rogue’s Gallery and a nationally admired musician, singer and presenter on the folk scene.
Help Musicians UK Charity Compilation Release: News
Gazelle Twin, Simon Fisher Turner, Luminous Bodies to feature on Help Musicians UK Charity Compilation to be released February.
The Pineapple Thief – The Soord Sessions: News
News of the forthcoming 4CD compilation of The Pineapple Thief frontman, Bruce Soord’s lockdown sessions.
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.
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.
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.
Life In The Stocks – Matt Stocks: Book feature
We have a chat with DJ/writer/presenter Matt Stocks whose first book Life In The Stocks gathers conversations with musicans and creatives.
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.