Joy Dunlop – Caoir : Album Review
A robust revisiting of the Gaelic, a revitalised and retro revamp into folk rock from Joy Dunlop.
The Burner Band – Age of The Liar: Album Review
Following up their entertaining album Sign And Wonders, The Burner Band release Age Of The Liar , again displaying their unique brand of bluegrass music.
Megson – What Are We Trying To Say?: Album Review
Megson – Debs and Stu Hanna – combine poignant storytelling with off-kilter observations on What Are We Trying To Say?
Exploring Birdsong – Dancing In The Face Of Danger: EP Review
Exploring Birdsong release Dancing In The Face Of Danger. Another wonderfully crafted collection of pieces of music from this gifted trio.
Delain – The Dark Waters interview
We have a chat with Martijn Westerholt of Delain to follow up the release of the band’s excellent new album, Dark Waters.
Self Esteem – Manchester Albert Hall: Live Review
Self Esteem continue the I Tour This All The Time jaunt. We were at the second of three dates in Manchester.
Snows of Yesteryear – Something Shatters: Single Review
Snows of Yesteryear release a splendid new single that magnificently integrates folk with a dazzling pop sensibility.
Mighty Poplar – Debut Album: Album Review
Debut album from bluegrass supergroup Mighty Poplar – intriguing takes on well-known classics and deep cuts from the bluegrass songbook.
Holy Moly & The Crackers – Solid Gold: Album Review
Cool grooves + smooth soul = Holy Moly & The Crackers Solid Gold sophistication
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman – Almost A Sunset: Q&A
Following on from our review of Almost A Sunset by Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman, we fire over a few questions for the duo. Kathryn & Sean fire back….
Hidden States – Reconcile: EP Review
Hidden States – the artist formerly known as County Line Runner – picks up his post-pandemic thread.
Prognosis – New Single/EP: News
News of the new EP and lead single from Prog Metal combo, Prognosis.
They Might Be Giants return to the UK in 2023: News
They Might Be Giants return to the UK in 2023 with shows across the country.
Empyre on Dizzy Mizz Lizzy: Why I Love
Henrik Steenholdt from Empyre joins us At The Barrier to tell us why all the band love Dizzy Mizz Lizzy.
Rura – Dusk Moon: Album Review
Rura stake their claim in the premier league, firing on all cylinders from the front.