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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Mickelson – Jump Off The Earth: Single Review

By John Barlass on 14th June 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

San Franciscan boundary-pusher Mickelson returns with a new single to launch his summer tour of the UK and Ireland.

Dàimh – Sula : Album Review

By Seuras Og on 13th June 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Sleekit’ blockbluster from Dàimh sneaks in and sidelines the competition, in an astonishing tour de trad.

Download Festival Headliners 2024: Opinion

By Dominic Walsh on 13th June 2023 • ( 14 Comments )

Download 2023 is in the books…it was a big one…thoughts now move to 2024.

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Snake Eyes – Health: EP Review

By John Barlass on 13th June 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Five short, sharp, powerful bursts of “Grit Pop” from Brighton trio, Snake Eyes.

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Meredith Moon – Constellations: Album Review

By Howard King on 13th June 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Constellations by Meredith Moon leaves us wanting more.

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The Magpie Arc – More glamour, more grey: News

By At The Barrier on 12th June 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Latest update from the ranks of The Magpie Arc.

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Brian Auger and Julie Tippetts – Encore: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 12th June 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Newly reissued, Encore is the 1978 album that reunited Brian Auger and Julie Tippetts, and is an exhilarating tribute to two amazing musical talents.

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Nick Hudson – The Derek Jarman Super8 Scores: News

By At The Barrier on 11th June 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The latest in a  series of highly collectible rocking lathe cut vinyl curios and download singles, Nick Hudson presents The Derek Jarman Super8 Scores.

Ben Folds – What Matters Most: Album Review

By John Barlass on 10th June 2023 • ( 2 Comments )

A masterclass in reverie, reflection and finding hope in impossible situations.  Ben Folds has lots to say on his first album in eight years.

Cobalt Tales – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review

By Howard King on 10th June 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Cobalt Tales once again show what a vibrant, entertaining duo they are at their return to Over Hulton Folk Club .

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Ellis Paul – 55: Album Review

By John Barlass on 10th June 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The Bostonian singer-songwriter celebrates his 30th year as a headlining performer with style, taste and subtlety

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Selwyn Birchwood – Exorcist: Album Review

By Howard King on 10th June 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Selwyn Birchwood releases his 4th album on Alligator Records – Exorcist provides a fresh outlook on blues music. 

The Pixmob (r)evolution – enhancing audience engagement…: News

By At The Barrier on 9th June 2023 • ( 1 Comment )

We head to the final night of the Coldplay stand at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium to witness first hand the latest Pixmob technology in action.

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Hills Like White Lions – Meander: Album Review

By Howard King on 9th June 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Austrian heavy prog trio release the second studio album which continues an emotion-drenched journey. Release date:   2nd June 2023 Label:   Bandcamp Format:   digital We first encountered Hills Like White Lions on their eponymous debut album in 2020 and were impressed by this Austrian prog outfit.  That album […]

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This Is The Kit – Careful Of Your Keepers: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 8th June 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

A greater focus pays dividends to the magpie alt-folk of Kate Stables, as she expands and brightens her palette.

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