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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Corella – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review

By Sub Khan on 3rd October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Corella bring their biggest night yet to Manchester Academy 2 – it’s the album release show for A Beautiful World To Lose,

Singles Selection – Issue #25

By At The Barrier on 3rd October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Welcome to Issue #25 of Singles Selection. With Singles Selection, we take a look at some of the brand new singles that have pricked our ears.

Savana Funk – New single + UK tour: News

By At The Barrier on 2nd October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Bologna-based funk / rock / blues trio – Savana Funk – are back with a brand new track: Làbas.

Seraini Telli on Opeth – Why I Love

By Special Guest on 2nd October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Ahead of her run of UK touring dates, Seraina Telli joins us to share her admiration for Opeth.

Martin Simpson – Some Kind Of Jubilee: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 2nd October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

50 not out, Simpson is staying at the crease and this lavish 2 set disc spells out exactly why.

Cut Chord – Demolition Music: EP Review

By John Barlass on 2nd October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The debut EP from Cut Chord – a satisfying collection of intimate songs that showcase explorations of folk, drone, psychedelia and singer-songwriter traditions.

Danny Bradley – Bothy Folk Club, Southport: Live Review

By Howard King on 2nd October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

We head to the Bothy Folk Club in Southport for another encounter with Danny Bradley and supporting cast.

Amelia Coburn – Myself And Other Monsters: Album News

By At The Barrier on 1st October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Amelia Coburn explores spectral creatures, unreliable narrators and more on her forthcoming new album – all the news here.

Josh da Costa – New Wave Graveyard: Album Review

By JohnMartinson on 1st October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Building a quirky shrine to synth-pop, 80s glam, Josh da Costa’s debut solo album balances revered guitars and theatrical nostalgia.

Wynonna – The Hard Truth: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 1st October 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

Too soon to say Wynonna goes Dolly, but it’s her most credible work yet.

Quick Takes – September 2026: Album Reviews

By At The Barrier on 1st October 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

September 2026’s Quick Takes sees us dip our toes into some Country Soul, proper Hard Rock, singer-songwriter, instrumental cello and a sublime album from Richard Neuberg.

John ‘Papa’ Gros – Barnoldswick Music And Arts Centre: Live Review

By Howard King on 30th September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

John ‘Papa’ Gros enchants an appreciative audience at BMAC for with his mastery of the keyboard and his New Orleans anecdotes.

Thompson Twins – Town Hall Birmingham: Live Review

By Peter Freeth on 30th September 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

Thompson Twin, Tom Bailey serves up a super selection of polished electropop hits to eager fans at Birmingham’s Town Hall.

Robin Trower – Shine: Album Review

By John Barlass on 30th September 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

Another dose of breathtaking guitar wizardry from the prolific Robin Trower.  Shine mixes sultry melodies and pulsating funk and comes up with another winner.

Singles Selection – Issue #24

By At The Barrier on 29th September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Welcome to Issue #24 of Singles Selection. With Singles Selection, we take a look at some of the brand new singles that have pricked our ears.

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