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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

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Annie Keating – Album release date fixed: News

By John Barlass on 6th April 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Here it comes… Hard Frost, the new album from our favourite Brooklynite, Annie Keating, has just appeared above the horizon.

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U2 – Unforgettable in 84-85: Time Tunnel

By Special Guest on 5th April 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

We head back into the Time Tunnel as Stuart Anthony recalls the heady days of 1984/5 when he had some adventures with U2.

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The Blue Highways – Out On The Line: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 4th April 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The brothers Lury offer a Boss-like grip on their gritty America, that should steer the Blue Highways to the Promised Land.

What happens when a band loses a key member?: Opinion

By At The Barrier on 4th April 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

What happens when a band loses a key member? We kick off a series by looking at two iconic Prog bands…

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Devin Townsend, Klone – Manchester Academy: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 3rd April 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The irrepressible Devin Townsend brings ‘Lightwork’ to Manchester. Klone and Fixation support.

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Badly Drawn Boy – Stoller Hall, Manchester: Live Review

By stevenboonphotography on 3rd April 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Something To Tour About celebrates 25 Years of Badly Drawn Boy; one of the UK’s finest ever songwriters.

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Orbital – Manchester Albert Hall: Live Review

By Dominic Walsh on 31st March 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Electronic pioneers, Orbital, roll into Manchester with a new album to plug, and a bunch of faces to make smiley.

Barbara – Enduring Love: New Single

By At The Barrier on 31st March 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

News of the new and inevitably poptastic single from Barbara. Enduring Love is out on 7th March.

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The Young’uns: Tiny Notes: Album Review

By Howard King on 31st March 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Any thoughts that the award-winning Strangers album would be difficult to surpass prove false as the Young Uns have done so with Tiny Notes.

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Tapestri – Tell Me World: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 31st March 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Welsh duo Tapestri offer an enticingly different take on country, with a lovingly crafted offering. Cymrucana, no less.

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The Curse Of K.K.Hammond – Death Roll Blues: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 30th March 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Authentic slide and snaking blues as the dirty South comes to bite – in the comfort of your living room.

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Westward The Light – Flow Country: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 30th March 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Potent and untampered with ensemble trad from Scotland, as modern as it is old, old as it is modern.

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Empyre – Relentless: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 29th March 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Empyre – a Hard Rock colossus – guaranteeing the future’s bright.

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Jeremy Facknitz – Smilin’ At The Future: Album Review

By John Barlass on 29th March 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

There’s something for everyone on Smilin’ At The Future – the 6th album from Colorado Springs singer-songwriter Jeremy Facknitz

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Steve Hillage Band, The Utopia Strong – The O2 Ritz, Manchester: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 28th March 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

A classic nostalgia trip as we head back to the Seventies with Steve Hillage. The Utopia Strong support.

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