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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Protrusion – The Last Suppuration: Album Review

By Martin Harris on 21st March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Rising from the fetid ghouls of the 1990s rancid death metal underbelly, Indiana’s malignant horde, Protrusion, unleash a near on perfect homage to those halcyon gruesome days. 

Singles Selection – Issue #2

By John Barlass on 21st March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Welcome to Issue 2 of Singles Selection, featuring singles from Abigail Lapell, Teddy Thompson, Truthpaste, Josienne Clarke, Sons of Town Hall and HeKz.

Michael Weston King – Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore: Single Review/Video Première

By Seuras Og on 20th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

A supremely sad and toweringly majestic tribute from Michael Weston King.

Morrissey - Make Up Is A Lie album cover

Morrissey – Make Up Is A Lie: Album Review

By JohnMartinson on 20th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Our controversial, divisive troubadour is back. Make-Up Is A Lie, the14th solo outing from Morrissey, arrives like a sly comeback punch.

Aerostation – Rethink: Album Review

By Howard King on 20th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Aerostation bring impressive technical expertise blending all its sonic creations superbly, but the most appealing aspect is that it is original and different.

Wille & The Bandits – Salt Roots: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 19th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Wille & The Bandits work up a storm before heading into a jukebox to fit any mood.

Invisible System – Dub: Album Review

By John Barlass on 19th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The new album from the Invisible System collective is a masterful and fascinating fusion of the music of East and West Africa and the Caribbean

Michael Weston King on Townes Van Zandt: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 19th March 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

Michael Weston King joins us for a deep dive into one of his songwriting heroes and explains why he loves Townes Van Zandt.

Incineration Festival 2026: Preview

By Andy Pountney on 18th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

We look ahead to a full on day of full on Metal at the 2026 Incineration festival

Folk Album Of The Year 2025: News and results!

By At The Barrier on 18th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Folk Album Of The Year 2025 results are in……

Andrew Ferguson as SAISA – First World Problems: Album Review

By John Barlass on 18th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Edinburgh musician/poet/novelist Andrew Ferguson returns, with a new issue to discuss.  This time around, his chosen subject is First World Problems

Saor w/ Cistvaen & Oakenthrone – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh: Live Review

By karinbaldanza on 18th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Saor bring Amidst The Ruins back home to Scotland after a short run of dates around the UK. Cistvaen and Oakenthrone are in support.

Sean Cooney, Eliza Carthy, Sam Carter & Jennifer Reid – Peter’s Field: Album Review

By John Barlass on 18th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Sean Cooney and friends tell the harrowing story of The Peterloo Massacre of 1819 – with gory details all included.  It’s the tale of an event that must never be forgotten and, in the capable hands of Sean & Co, the story of Peter’s Field is a folk epic.

Beans On Toast Band – Band On The Wall, Manchester: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 17th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Beans On Toast Band roll into the Band On The Wall for a big night out in Manchester.

Camel – Earthrise, Live At The Marquee 1974: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 17th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Camel captured live on the cusp of greater success, and playing with an enthralling musical inventiveness.

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