Sound & Vision – Music in Cinema: Opinion
Music frequently provides an elaboration that can lift cinema into its most rarefied stratosphere or place it within the grimiest of gutters. Chris Leathley digs deeper…
Annie Dressner on Ben Kweller: Why I Love
Annie Dressner; one half of the David Ford/Annie Dressner duo; is currently out on tour. We welcome Annie to At The Barrier as she shares her love for the music and lyrics of Ben Kweller.
Martyn Joseph – the Cropredy Interview
We get the chance for a quick catch up with Martyn Joseph following his terrific appearance at Fairport’s Cropredy Convention.
Gogol Bordello – Solidaritine: Album Review
Vital eighth album from New York’s multi-national Gypsy Punk ensemble, Gogol Bordello.
Behemoth – Opvs Contra Natvram: Album Review
Thirty years as masters of extreme Metal – the Behemoth flame still burns fiercely.
Laurence Jones – Destination Unknown: Album Review
Destination Unknown – the sixth album from blues rock guitar hustler Laurence Jones hits the spot.
Elephant Sessions – For The Night: Album Review
Feisty neo-trad warriors, Elephant Sessions, stamp an indelible mark on their state of the art highlands fusion.
Black Star Riders – Tenth-anniversary tour and new album: News
Black Star Riders – the new album, the tour and a chance to hear the new single…
Sowulo – Wurdiz: Album Review
A deep dive into the Nordic Dark Folk world of Sowulo. The new album is Wurdiz – out on By Norse Music
The Last Inklings – the Limited Bandwidth podcasts: News
News of The Last Inklings and their Limited Bandwidth series of podcasts on the theme of social media and mental health.
Ms Amy Birks on the Brontë sisters: Why I Love
Ms Amy Birks joins us to explain the inspiration she finds in the work of the Bronte sisters.
Kramies – Kramies: Album Review
Lush and dreamy soundscapes on eight classy songs from Kramies and friends.
Josie Duncan – As The Moonlight Melts: Album Review
Surprising and searching solo debut from this accomplished singer, with a beguiling switch of focus.
Jonas Fjeld – To The Bone: Album Review
Norwegian folk treasure and collaborator supreme Jonas Fjeld celebrates his 70th birthday with his first English language solo album in 23 years.
Crippled Black Phoenix w/ MØL & Impure Wilhelmina – Manchester Rebellion: Live Review
Crippled Black Phoenix take the stage in Manchester on the release day of their new record; Banefyre. MØL & Impure Wilhelmina offer support.