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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Joshua Idehen – I Know You’re Hurting, Everyone Is Hurting, Everyone Is Trying, You Have Got To Try: Album Review

By JohnMartinson on 2nd March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Joshua Idehen releases his proper debut; an intoxicating mix of hope, humility and humour from an individual wanting the best of everyone, and the best from us all. 

Mogwai – O2 Apollo, Manchester: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 1st March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Mogwai ingnite a bad fire and give a demonstration in Post Rock dynamics at Manchester’s O2 Apollo.

Abigail Lapell – Hazel: Single Review

By John Barlass on 1st March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Abigail Lapell returns with a new single. Hazel is the first taster of Abigail’s forthcoming album, Shadow Child.

Sierra Veins UK tour this week: News

By At The Barrier on 28th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

French darkwave artist Sierra Veins lands in the UK this week for three dates in Edinburgh, Manchester and London.

Saille – Forebode: Album Review

By Jim Parry-Smith on 28th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Forebode takes Saille back to their roots while upping production values and retaining their songwriting prowess.

Dimscûa – Dust Eater: Album Review

By sandersandrew on 28th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Dimscûa release Dust Eater on vinyl, cementing their 2025 debut as a prime piece of post rock / metal / sludge full of emotional turmoil.

Lone Assembly – Knots & Chains: Album Review

By At The Barrier on 27th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Lone Assembly, a Swiss quartet, have risen steadily since their EP release in 2024, carving out a distinctive place in the post-punk revival.

Ciaran Ryan – Kick Up The Dust: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 27th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Dust or storm, Ryan kicks it all up regardless, in a brazen banjo driven bonanza of some brilliance.

Neal Morse Band – L.I.F.T.: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 27th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Another Neal Morse fueled Prog Rock concept album – this time, you choose the meaning…

Quick Takes – February 2026: Album Reviews

By At The Barrier on 27th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Kalandra, The Willow Trio, Karnivool, Hedera, Aleph Aguiar, Eye Of Melian and Howling Bells get caught in our Quick Takes monthly round up.

Bluenose B – Truth Is King: Album Review

By John Barlass on 27th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Bluenose B revisits his band’s 1990 album and rekindles the spirit of an era.  Chiming, guitars, soaring solos, bouncy tunes and self-effacing lyrics: What’s not to like?

Matthew C. Whitaker – Songs For The Weary: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 26th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Languid and louche, inspiring string laden retro-tropicalia from the Manchester Henge man, Matthew C. Whitaker

Lucy Kitchen – In The Low Light: Album Review

By John Barlass on 26th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Lucy Kitchen channels Joni, Sandy and others to express personal loss and make a statement of quiet resilience on her third album.

Hawkwind – Hawkwind: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 26th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

First album from Hawkwind with add ons plus a dip into the Dave Brock tape archive.

And Then There Was Phil… – The Musical Box: Tour news

By At The Barrier on 26th February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

News of And Then There Was Phil… The latest Genesis tribute show from The Musical Box.

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