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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Jessie Kilguss – Fool’s Fight: Single Review

By John Barlass on 12th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The new single from Brooklyn songstress Jessie Kilguss contemplates the ending of a relationship in the most melodic way imaginable.

Emma Miller – Siren: Single Review

By John Barlass on 12th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

A taster for the upcoming album from Edinburgh-based songstress Emma Miller. Siren, encapsulates the best and worst of humanity – all in one song.

Deborah Rose – Atlas: Album Review

By John Barlass on 11th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

A journey through sacred and poetic worlds.  Singer-songwriter Deborah Rose expresses her experiences and beliefs in music with new album, Atlas. 

Tony Christie & Ranagri – The Great Irish Songbook Vol.II: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 11th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Ranagri once again team up with Tony Christie for another selection from the Great Irish Songbook.

Jackie Conn – Baking Day: Album Review

By John Barlass on 11th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Poignant, warm and sincere.  Jackie Conn’s debut album, Baking Day, is a heartwarming triumph.

Kate Rusby – Christmas Is Merry: Album/Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 10th December 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

A Kate Rusby Christmas bonanza – the new double album and seasonal tour hit Manchester – all on the same day.

The Magpie Arc – Gil Brenton: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 10th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The Magpie Arc weld their bombast to the folk frame, with lashings of prog and metal, along with a little unexpected goth.

The Saints 73-78 – Electric Ballroom, London: Live Review

By goletitout1984 on 10th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We catch up with The Saints 73-78 at London’s Electric Ballroom.

Spock’s Beard – The Archaeoptimist : Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 9th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Forging ahead from what came before – the latest chapter in the story of Spock’s Beard.

Dan Whitehouse: End of Year Review Symphony Hall, Birmingham: Live Review

By David Hughes on 9th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Dan Whitehouse shows the breadth of his creativity and collaborative might in an all-encompassing year finale.

Long Distance Calling – Live At Lichtburg: Album Review

By Howard King on 9th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Long Distance Calling provide a musical experience on a par with the likes of Hawkwind and leave you in awe of the music they accomplish.

Elles Bailey – Better Days: New single

By Mike Ainscoe on 9th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Better Days – the next new single from the upcoming Elles Bailey album…

Heidi Talbot – Grace Untold: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 8th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Forget any fall from grace, this shows Talbot ascending even further still.

Sabaton and The Legendary Orchestra – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham: Live!

By Andy Pountney on 8th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re in Nottingham for a part theatre, part concert spectacle from Sabaton.

Fairport Convention News – Spring 2026 Tour and tidings of Cropredy: News

By John Barlass on 8th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Fairport Convention, with drummer Dave Mattacks back within their ranks, are back on the road in the spring of ’26. And a certain festival is coming round again. The first waves of Cropredy news have broken…

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