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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Eliza Marshall – Eternal Birth in Dolby Atmos: Tileyard Gallery, London

By Special Guest on 8th September 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

London’s Tileyard Gallery saw a listening evening – an enveloping, communal experience of sound – as Eliza Marshall’s Eternal Birth goes Dolby Atmos.

Spell Songs – In Thin Air: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 7th September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

A lavish 3rd helping of songs in the key of bird, brimming with brightness and beauty, as the dream team reprise the impossible.

Villagers Of Ioannina City – Venceremos: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 7th September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Venceremos heralds a majestic and pulverising return for the Villagers Of Ioannina City.

Kendal Calling Festival – Why I return year after year!

By Sarah Fisher on 7th September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

As the Summer festivals begin to thin out, we dig into the appeal of Kendal Calling.

Zara Smile – Listen: Single Review

By Lottie Webber on 7th September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Queer alt-pop rise Zara Smile wants to be heard in new track Listen.

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Arab Strap – Half Told Tales: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 4th September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Let joyful misery be outpouring, as Falkirk curmudgeons Arab Strap return, and, this time, there’s even hopefulness sneaking into their cynical icy hearts.

ChiodoSupply on SNFU: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 4th September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Here’s a Why I Love on Canadian hardcore punks SNFU by ChiodoSupply.

Ewan MacIntyre/Herding Cats – On These Islands We Sing: Album Review

By John Barlass on 4th September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

After an 8-year Canadian sojourn, On These Islands We Sing reunites Ewan MacIntyre with the Gaelic language, Gaelic culture and a bunch of old friends

Tessa Rose Jackson – The Lighthouse With Strings (Live at Metropolis): Album Review

By John Barlass on 3rd September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Dutch-British singer/songwriter/composer Tessa Rose Jackson reimagines seven songs from her acclaimed album, The Lighthouse. 

Singles Selection – Issue #22

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

Welcome to Issue #22 of Singles Selection. With Singles Selection, we take a look at some of the brand new singles that have pricked our ears.

The Durutti Column – Renascent: Album Review

By JohnMartinson on 3rd September 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

Sixteen years on,The Durutti Column plug the gap with Renascent and how recognisable it all sounds

Christie Reeves – Sun & Shadows: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 3rd September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Dwell awhile as a new door opens, revealing a new voice to gild the days and nights of your listening.

Eric Steckel – Sandstorm: Album Review

By Howard King on 3rd September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Sandstorm from Eric Steckel is a blues album which is raw and pure, abandoning multiple pedal or digital effects.

Chat Pile – Who Loves The Sun: Album Review

By Harry Hodgson on 3rd September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Chat Pile are back with a triumphant 4th LP that includes their tightest batch of songs to date at their heaviest and catchiest yet.

Winston Liv – Joan Of Snark: Album Review

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

Debut album from Nashville singer, songwriter, poet & visual artist Winston Liv  sees reflective folk, playful pop melodies and country twang meet a whole lot of attitude.

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