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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Brown Horse – Total Dive: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 14th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

If horses are for courses, this 3rd course is fit for a banquet; the Brown Horse canter remains unabated.

The Long Version – Late Bloomer: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 14th April 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

Blooming lovely! It may be late and even long overdue, but we’re ready for more from The Long Version.

Luke James Williams on PJ Harvey: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 13th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Luke James Williams joins us for a Why I Love that might inspire you to taking another listen to PJ Harvey.

Crippled Black Phoenix – Sceaduhelm: Album Review

By Jim Parry-Smith on 13th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Album number thirteen for Crippled Black Phoenix delivers a career highlight that rewards those willing to immerse themselves in the moment.

Blackbraid w/ Winterfylleth & Noctem – Rebellion, Manchester: Live Review

By Dominic Walsh on 12th April 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

American black metal outfit Blackbraid arrive in Manchester with hometown heroes, Winterfylleth. It’s sold out, it’s Friday night…the perfect melting pot.

Fairport Convention Wintour 2026 cntd: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 11th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The 2026 Fairport Convention tour rolls into Lytham – we pick out the highlights of the gig by the coast.

Skynd – Academy 2, Manchester: Live Review

By Andy Pountney on 11th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

On a busy night in Manchester, Academy 2 is completely sold out. Skynd arrives with her arsenal of true crime inspired anthems.

Bethany Lyn – Get Set: Album Review

By John Barlass on 11th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Debut album from Oxford singer, songwriter and producer Bethany Lyn.  Get Set is a showcase for a potent blend of jazz, folk, pop, and funk.

Singles Selection – Issue #5

By At The Barrier on 11th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Welcome to Issue #5 of Singles Selection. With Singles Selection, we take a look at some of the brand new singles that have pricked our ears.

ArcTanGent Festival 2026 – Your Essential Preview: Opinion

By rickleaglestone on 10th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The 2026 edition of ArcTanGent, running from August 19th to 22nd, looks set to be one for the absolute ages.

Spirit Adrift – Infinite Illumination: Album Review

By rickleaglestone on 10th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Good News: The Alchemical sonic melting pot, collectively known as Spirit Adrift, has released their new album! Bad News: Infinite Illumination will be their sixth and final album

Red Vanilla – Where I Should Be: EP Review

By John Barlass on 9th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Sophomore EP, Where Should I Be, sees fast-rising Dundee alt-rockers Red Vanilla expanding their horizons with bold new sounds

Amy Jo – Hypocrite: New Single

By Mike Ainscoe on 9th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Amy Jo previews her upcoming album with a lively new single.

Shane Patrick Johnson of Western Grip on The Clash: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 9th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Shane Patrick Johnson from Western Grip joins us for a Why I Love on The Clash.

Exhumed w/ Gruesome & Acid Vat – Rebellion, Manchester: Live Review

By Dominic Walsh on 8th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Bay Area death metal vets Exhumed continue their UK/EU jaunt with Gruesome, in Manchester.

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