Gordy Murphy on Derek Trucks: Why I Love
Gordy Murphy joins us to talk about Derek Trucks’ (the master of slide blues guitar) influence on his music.
Singles Selection – Issue #11
Welcome to Issue #11 of Singles Selection. With Singles Selection, we take a look at some of the brand new singles that have pricked our ears.
Nektar – Down To Earth: Album Review
Nektar’s excellent follow up album to Remember The Future, represented a bold and successful change of direction.
The Fast Camels – Lost To This World: Album Review
Late 60s/ Early 70s psych rock gets a shot in the arm and comes out fighting on Lost To This World, the 5th album from Glasgow’s Fast Camels.
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.