Mick Ralphs – On The Run 1984-2013: Album Review
4CD compilation of Mick Ralph’s legacy – top quality songwriting and virtuoso guitar from a highly respected musician.
Darkest Era w/ Gospelheim and Reliquia – Satan’s Hollow, Manchester: Live Review
Darkest Era squeeze in a couple of UK dates in support of 2022’s Wither On The Vine.
At The Barrier – Best Of 2023: Opinion
Picking albums to sum up a great year in music gets harder and harder. 2023 has again seen some incredible releases.
The Inspector Cluzo – Night & Day Cafe, Manchester: Live Review
We’re at Manchester’s Night & Day Cafe as The Inspector Cluzo return to the city for an explosive set.
Asaf Avidan – Shepherd’s Bush Empire: Live Review.
24th November 2023, the only UK gig for Israeli enigma Asaf Avidan (and a bloody good one, too!)
Fairport Convention – 2024 WinTour Dates Announced: News
News reminder of the 2024 Fairport Convention WinTour.
Midas Fall – New album/video: News
News of the new album – Cold Waves Divide Us – and video of the title track from Midas Fall.
Green Lung w/ Boss Keloid – Manchester Gorilla: Live Review
Green Lung are in celebratory mood as they take This Heathen Land on the road with Boss Keloid in tow for a handful of dates.
Abigail Lapell – Lullabies: Album Review
Songs to encourage sleep – from all around the world. The new album from Toronto singer-songwriter Abigail Lapell is an oasis of calm in hectic times.
Bellowhead – back in ’24: News
The announcement of a Bellowhead tour for November 2024 has folk fans in a flurry.
Brinsley Schwarz – Thinking Back, The Anthology 1970-1975 : Boxset Review
A few beers, a band and a Saturday night,. The ensemble that made pub rock a brand. The Brinsley Schwarz anthology.
Siblings – In Heaven: EP Review
A thoroughly engaging short collection from South London indie-folk newcomers, Siblings. Four tracks that make you want to hear much more…
The Sleeping Souls – Just Before The World Starts Burning: Album Review
The Sleeping Souls – awake and off the leash with Just Before The World Starts Burning.
August Cooke on Milton Nascimento: Why I Love
August Cooke joins us At The Barrier for a Why I Love on Brazilian musician Milton Nascimento.
The Filthy Tongues – Black Valentine: Album Review
A sort of, ‘best of’ The Filthy Tongues – what have you been missing?