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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Timmy

Timmy on Queen: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 30th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Timmy is a music maker from Gateshead. He’s just released his 3rd single. He joins us to discuss one of his biggest inspirations; the mighty Queen.

baskery

Baskery – V: End Of The Bloodline: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 30th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Need a primer in Americana, crossing all angles and aspirations? Here it is, via Sweden.

Angus Gill – Departure & Arrival: Album Review

By John Barlass on 30th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Instantly enjoyable, well-produced and musically intriguing.  The fifth album from New South Wales’ Angus Gill ticks the boxes.

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Within Temptation – Bleed Out: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 30th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The mighty force of Within Temptation gets angry – and heavy.

God Is An Astronaut

God Is An Astronaut w/ Jo Quail – Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds: Live Review

By At The Barrier on 29th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

God Is An Astronaut and Jo Quail wow us and transport us to higher plains with their transcendental sounds.

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Jack Rutter – This Is Something Constant: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 27th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Jack Rutter completes his trilogy of love letters to Folk music with This Is Something Constant.

long ryders

The Long Ryders – The Crossing, Birmingham: Live Review

By Seuras Og on 27th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Current iteration of the reprised and iconic founding fathers of alt. country, The Long Ryders, show no sign of surrender.

best ex

Best Ex – With A Smile: Album Review

By John Barlass on 27th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Breezy pop with a purpose – the debut album from former Candy Heart Mariel Loveland’s latest venture. Best Ex has a lot to say for itself.

simple minds

Simple Minds – New Gold Dream Live at Paisley Abbey: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 26th October 2023 • ( 3 Comments )

Crashing beats and fantasy – Simple Minds recall their rise to a period of global domination with New Gold Dream receiving the Sky Arts treatment.

Manchester Folk Festival – Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 26th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

We do some dashing around. plethora of gigs and events at the 2023 Manchester Folk Festival across the Northern Quarter.

Sorcerer

Sorcerer – Reign Of The Reaper: Album Review

By Dominic Walsh on 25th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Sorcerer make their comeback with Reign Of The Reaper. Can the Swedish metal troupe forge more musical gold?

ben stubbs

Ben Stubbs – Light Of My Life: Album Review

By John Barlass on 24th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Escape, intimacy and self-reconciliation.  Isle of Wight artist Ben Stubbs offers mature music and lyrics for those experienced in the business of living.

Jenny Colquitt – The Brindley, Runcorn: Live Review

By Jen Taylor [JenFoto] on 24th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

We catch up with the rising star that is Jenny Colquitt – not far from her home, at The Brindley in Runcorn.

Arielle Silver

Arielle Silver – Watershed: Album Review

By John Barlass on 24th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Bright, uncomplicated, folk/pop – with a strong lyrical message at every turn.  The fifth album from Californian singer-songwriter Arielle Silver is a sheer delight.

ØXN – Cyrm : Album Review

By Seuras Og on 23rd October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise…… (Clue: not teddybears!). ØXN release Cyrm.

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