Basement – Projekts, Manchester: Live Review
We’re down at Projekts skatepark in Manchester for a lively happening with Basement.
Kiefer Sutherland w/ Colin Andrews – New Century Hall, Manchester: Live Review
Kiefer Sutherland brings his Love Will Bring You Home Tour to Manchester.
Dimmu Borgir – Grand Serpent Rising: Album Review
Grand Serpent Rising ends an eight year absence for Dimmu Borgir, who return in scintillating form with one of their best LPs to date.
Jamie Webster returns with new single, album and tour: News
Jamie Webster has become a bit of a folk phenomenon over the past few years. He now returns with new music and news of a new tour.
Virginmarys – Beyond The House Of Fires: Album Review
Virginmarys subvert themselves in a collection of stunning new interpretations of their 2024 album.
Barbara w/ The 85ers – The Louisiana, Bristol: Live Review
At The Barrier’s favourite fop-poppers, Barbara are half way through their Spring ’26 tour. We boarded the Barbara barge as it moored in Bristol Docks…
Tyrannus – Mournhold: Album Review
The UK extreme metal underground has been producing some genuinely exceptional work in recent years, and Tyrannus are very much part of that conversation.
Seth Lakeman – Freedom Fields 20th Anniversary tour, Leeds City Varieties: Live Review
Seth Lakeman and his band keep calm and carry on as the spirit of The Blitz takes over Leeds City Varieties.
Yoth Iria – Gone With The Devil: Album Review
Yoth Iria release their third album, Gone With The Devil, via Metal Blade Records.
The Royston Club w/ Permanent (Joy) & Overpass – o2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester: Live Review
Wrexham indie-rock band, The Royston Club, head to Victoria Warehouse in Manchester for their Song For The Spine Tour.
Crown Lands – Apocalypse: Album Review
Crown Lands post their classic Prog Rock colours high on the mast.
Iain Matthews – Rhythm Of The West – The Columbia Years 1975-1977: Boxset Review
Iain Matthews takes stock. Rhythm Of The West collects the two albums he made with Columbia and adds a host of previously unheard live and bonus material.
Sgo – Eòlas-Charm: Album Review
Chamber dubh from Skye, with elements of folk and electronica dipping between the expansive wide open Island spaces. Another winner from the Clan Chaimbeul.
Karnivool w/Intervals – Manchester Academy: Live Review
We catch Karnivool at the end of their European jaunt and learn that the future of exhilarating progressive music is in safe hands.
Great Lake Swimmers – YES, Manchester: Live Review
On the back of their Caught Light album, we catch up with Great Lake Swimmers in Manchester – Portland in support.