Jackie Leven – Straight Outta Caledonia: Album Review
First ever “Greatest Hits” collection of a great, yet overlooked, talent in the form of Jackie Leven.
Rodney Crowell – Triage: Album Review
Rodney Crowell offers a deeply personal contemplation of the political, climatic and economic upheavals of our times.
Defocus on Linkin Park: Why I Love
Defocus’ Simon Müller joins us to share his love of Linkin Park. A band that conquered the world several times over but have also dealt with many struggles.
Heavy Water – Red Brick City: Album Review
The Byford family come together on Heavy Water as they swing and swagger their way through Red Brick City.
DROTT announce new album Orcus: News
News of the first full-length album by DROTT.
The Magpies Festival – Preview
We’re off to another festival! The family friendly folk festival curated by The Magpies looks fabulous.
Bleek Noir does Echo & The Bunnymen: News
Bleek Noir is quite a regular At The Barrier. Here’s his latest offering as we announce “Bleek Noir in ‘cover version’ shock!”
Jared Feldschreiber – Reckless Abandon: Book Review
Jared Feldschreiber on the struggles of a wannabe playwright in mid-eighties Manhattan
Matt Finucane on Mark E Smith: Why I Love
Brighton based musician Matt Finucane tells us why he loves the late, great Mark E Smith.
Katatonia to release Mnemosynean album: News
Katatonia are set to release a collection of rarities entitled Mnemosynean on 1st October 2021 through Peaceville Records.
Iron Maiden Return: News
After six years, Iron Maiden return with their new single and video; The Writing On The Wall. It’s a classic Smith/Dickinson composition.
Steve Dawson – At The Bottom Of A Canyon In The Branches Of A Tree: Album Review
Steve Dawson showcases his wide array of musical skills on his new album which oozes ’70s singer-songwriter charm whilst being entirely of the moment.
COLOURSØUND – COLOURSØUND II: Album Review
Twenty years on from their debut work, Mike Peters and Billy Duffy decide it’s time to follow up with COLOURSØUND II.
Giancarlo Erra – Departure Tapes: Album Review
An outpouring of music proves the ideal therapy for Giancarlo Erra on Departure Tapes.
Tramlines Festival – our ones to watch
We’re all geared up for Tramlines 2021 and have a few bands that we’ve missed badly and dying to see play live again…