Kate Rusby – Stoller Hall, Manchester: Live Review
We’re back at a Kate Rusby (Est. 1973) show – her first in Manchester’s Stoller Hall.
Kris Drever – The Best Of: Album Review
So much more than an also ran, Kris Drever confirms his pole position, with this back catalogue cementing his right to be. Release Date: 19th May 2023 Label: Reveal Records Format: CD / Vinyl / Digital I used to wonder who these lavish and detailed compilation albums were […]
Barbara – Another new single in the pipeline: News
As they prepare to support Haircut 100 at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, we herald news of the new single from Barbara.
Rebecca Hill & Charlie Stewart – Thawcrook: Album Review
Stirrings in the fiddle and harp camp: Rebecca Hill and Charlie Stewart on a rewilding revitalising of the trad.
What happens when a band loses a key member? – Part 2
Fairport Convention and Sandy Denny part company. What happened? The next in a short series…
Karman Line – Like A Machine: Album Review
UAE based Karman Line, are ready to explode on the rock scene with the release of their debut album. Hang on to something …..tightly!!
MØL w/Countless Skies – Manchester Rebellion: Live Review
MØL are out on their first headlining UK/EU tour with plenty of phenomenal songs to impart.
Cropredy 2023 – An early progress review
We’ve been checking out the Cropredy site ready for August 2023…here’s an update.
The Church – The Hypnogogue: Album Review
The Church go all Prog Rock on album #26, gliding around a Sci Fi Psych Rock universe.
Gnoss – Stretching Skyward : Album Review
Gnoss not only stretch for the sky, they are flying.
Merry Hell – Let The Music Speak For Itself: Album Review
Raise your teacups and glasses! A comprehensive Merry Hell retrospective that sends out a glut of their trademark messages of positivity.
Ben De La Cour – Sweet Anhedonia : Album Review
Smoky poteen from the swamplands, enticing gothic noir of merit, De La Cour offers a grip like vice on your senses.
From Fall To Spring on Mudvayne: Why I Love
From Fall To Spring bass player Léon joins us At The Barrier on a Why I Love about Mudvayne.
Jamie Lenman – IknowyouknowIknow: EP Review
Illustrious indie illustrator and alt-rock songwriter Jamie Lenman returns with an inspired supplement to his acclaimed recent album, The Atheist
Alice Howe – Circumstance : Album Review
Describing herself as an old soul inside a 30-something millennial, Alice Howe is hard-wired for her country folk rock’n’soul hybrid.