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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Lisa O’Neill – The Wind Doesn’t Blow This Far Right: EP Review

By Seuras Og on 27th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

O’Neill delivers a thoughtful selection box of treats to chew over.

Venice Revive on Trivium: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 27th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Omer Cohen of symphonic metalcore outfit, Venice Revive joins us to explain why he loves Trivium.

Inaugural Folk Album of the Year Award shortlist: News

By At The Barrier on 26th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Folk Album of the Year 2025 – shortlisted revealed!

JJ Grey and Mofro – Orange Blossoms: Album Review

By Howard King on 25th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Alligator Records remastered version of the 2008 release Orange Blossoms, takes an introspective look at the life of JJ Grey.

Halestorm w/ Bloodywood, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines – BP Pulse Live, Birmingham: Live Review

By Andy Pountney on 25th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Halestorm hit the home straight of their UK tour with a show in Birmingham. They have Bloodywood and Kelsy Karter & The Heroines in support.

Loz Rabone – A Troubador’s Lament: Album Review

By Peter Freeth on 25th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Third studio album from Birmingham singer-songwriter Loz Rabone blends a range of easy melodies and relatable stories with high quality musicianship.

Eric Gales – Tribute To LJK: Album Review

By Howard King on 24th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

You only need to see Eric Gales live to know he performs with his heart on his sleeve. His latest recording is no different as he pays emotional tribute to his brother Manuel, who went under the name Little Jimmy King.

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Burn It Up – The Rise of British Dance Music 1986–1991: Album Review

By JohnMartinson on 24th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Cherry Red Records serve up a 4CD trip through British dance music’s explosion of the 1980’s.

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The Man From Delmonte – Better Things: Album Review

By JohnMartinson on 23rd November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

It’s taken The Man From Delmonte over three decades to release their first proper studio album, and honestly? It is worth the wait.

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Wear The Fox Hat – The Fabric Of My Life: Album Review

By Howard King on 23rd November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Wear The Fox Hat / lain Mumford assembles a collection of songs he wanted to record before hanging up his guitar for live performances.

Yes – Fly From Here, Return Trip: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 23rd November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

A return to the return trip of Fly From Here from the Yes archive.

Lullaby Riot on The Clash: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 23rd November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Lee Warren from Lullaby Riot gives us his ‘why I love’ insight into The Clash.

Aron van Alstine – Subtle Teeth (vol.1): EP Review

By John Barlass on 23rd November 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

Singer-songwriter, bullfighter, ballerina, ex-teenager and future dinosaur Aron van Alstine delivers an object lesson with new EP.

The Owl Service – A Tribute to Sandy Denny: Single Review

By John Barlass on 22nd November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The Owl Service collective pays tribute to the incomparable Sandy Denny with a pair of the finest songs that she was ever associated with.

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Sam Kelly and Jamie Francis / Alan Hedley- Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review

By Howard King on 22nd November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Sam Kelly (in duo format accompanied by Jamie Francis) makes an end of year appearance at Over Hulton Folk Club.

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