Spell Songs – Spell Songs II, Let The Light In: Album Review
A consummate celebration of nature, a marriage of words, music and illustration, bringing back together an A team of performers to reprise the unrepriseable in Spell Songs II.
Michael Nesmith – 1942-2021: An At The Barrier Tribute
At The Barrier was saddened to learn of the death of Michael Nesmith – the reluctant Monkee who went on to establish his own unique brand of Country Rock.
Madmess – Rebirth: Album Review
Portuguese psych trio Madmess deliver a masterclass in stoner rock jams and psychedelic freak outs on their debut LP, Rebirth.
Slinky Vagabond – King Boy Vandals: Album Review
A genuine genre tester of a set from Slinky Vagabond and friends.
The Waterboys – The Magnificent Seven: Album Review
Whichever is your favourite period fromĀ the mercurial Waterboys this personally approved and collated assembly of gems by the enigmatic Mike Scott is a must for true Waterboys followers.
Michael J Sheehy – The Crooked Carty Sings: Album Review
We get to hear another side of Michael J Sheehy as he dives headfirst into traditional murder ballads, traveller tunes and sea songs.
2021 – Albums Of The Year
2021 has been another wonderfully diverse year for music, and for the team at At The Barrier. Our writers look back at some of the best albums of the year.
Jack O’Rourke – Wild Place: Album Review
Jack O’Rourke is a hidden gem from Ireland, awaiting to capture your ears and imagination. Stellar songwriting with a voice to live for.
Steve Hackett – Foxtrot at Fifty: Tour news
News of the next instalment of the Genesis revisited adventures of Steve Hackett
Salt House – Working For Zeus: EP Review
Salt House follow up 2020’s Haum with a guest riddled remote collaboration.
Linda Moylan – The Merchant: Album Review
Utterly beguiling second album from London/Irish songstress, Linda Moylan. The Merchant is out now on Talking Elephant Records.
Aisha Badru – The Way Back Home: EP Review
Aisha Badru gives up happy and atmospheric songs of contentment on The Way Back Home; her new EP.
Treetop Flyers – Old Habits: Album Review
Londonās Treetop Flyers pay unashamed tribute to their seminal influences – unmissable for anyone with a yearning for the heady days of 1966-71.
GĆ„te – Nord: Album Review
GĆ„te find strength in small things as they dive back into their Norwegian folk roots.
Jon Gomm & Matt Fryers – Bread Shed, Manchester: Live Review
Jon Gomm – found guilty of mesmerising The Bread Shed with a combo of mind boggling guitar work and some most excellent songs. And more…