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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Middle Earth – The Soundtrack of London’s Legendary Psychedelic Club 1967-1969: Boxset Review

By John Barlass on 27th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The halcyon days of Middle earth – London’s legendary 1960s psychedelic HQ are revisited and re-lived in this comprehensive 64-track, 3CD collection from Cherry Red Records

Louise Dodds – All I Know: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 26th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Louise Dodds, on her new album All I Know, delivers a set of outstanding vocal performances allied with expressive and heartfelt songwriting.

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Lorraine Nash – All That I Can Be (Deluxe) : Album Review

By Seuras Og on 26th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The name Lorraine Nash may be new but the array of well-polished styles offered is ageless, yet still contemporary.

Envy Of None – Stygian Waves: Album Review

By John Barlass on 23rd March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Ethereal, pastoral, retro-80s and experimental.  ‘Canadian Supergroup,’ Envy of None find new avenues to explore on their sophomore album, Stygian Waves

Thomas Walsh – West Hampstead Arts Club, London: Live Review

By goletitout1984 on 21st March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Thomas Walsh returns to The West Hampstead Arts Club to celebrate the release of the first Pugwash album Almond Tea.

Reg Meuross – Fire & Dust, A Woody Guthrie Story: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 21st March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Prodigious aural history and imaginings of Woody Guthrie, through some of Guthrie’s own songs and more written specially by Meuross.

Ian M Bailey – Lost In A Sound: Album Review

By John Barlass on 21st March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

ATB psych-country favourite Ian M Bailey takes us from the ocean depths to outer space via the Califormia desert on Lost In A Sound.

Steve Knightley – Positively Folk Street: Dylan, Carthy & Me: Album Review

By John Barlass on 21st March 2025 • ( 5 Comments )

Show of Hands stalwart Steve Knightley pays tribute to Bob Dylan and Martin Carthy – the two performers who, above any others, set him on a track that he still follows

Anderson East – Chasing You: Single Review

By John Barlass on 19th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Soulful taster of Nashville singer-songwriter Anderson East’s forthcoming album, Worthy. Look out for our review of the full album – coming soon…

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Various Artists – Lazy Days: The British Progressive Pop Sounds Of 1975: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 19th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

A great new collection that travels through the lazy days of British rock and pop music of 1975.

Arctic Dreams on Kataklysm: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 19th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Alex Y of ‘Arctic Metal’ outfit, Arctic Dreams, joins us to talk about the inspiration that comes from Kataklysm.

Edith Frost – In Space: Album Review

By John Barlass on 19th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

First album in 20 years from US singer-songwriter Edith Frost.  Psychedelic dreamscapes and brightly-coloured pop sit comfortably together

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Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman – Another Day At The Circus: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 18th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

‘Live in concert’ – Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman place one foot in front of the other and walk the tightrope of live performance, making it look a breeze.

Lisa Crawley – What You Can Do: Single Review

By John Barlass on 18th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

New Zealand-born, Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist & sessioneer Lisa Crawley previews her forthcoming EP.

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Mike & The Mechanics – The Barbican, York: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 17th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re at York Barbican – Looking Back and Living The Years – with Mike Rutherford & The Mechanics. There’s even a drift into Genesis!

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