Frank Zappa – The Manchester Mystery (UK Broadcast 1979): Album Review
Flawless concert recording and a genuine time capsule for those of us who were there when Frank Zappa hit Manchester in 1979
The On Track series: Book Review
We review three more books as the On Track authors plot the every album, every song output of Renaissance, Dire Straits and Kate Bush.
Steve Robinson – Swallowing The Sun: Album Review
Gentle songs for the coming summer from transplanted Englishman, Steve Robinson on the Swallowing The Sun album.
Simon Collins – Becoming Human: Album Review
Simon Collins’ Becoming Human is an incredible release that’s not only important to Simon’s world but to the progressive rock industry too.
Singles Round Up – March 2021
At The Barrier, we cover many albums, but there’s also a lot of new music around that takes single form too. These singles are from independent artists that have caught our attention, and we want to dive in deeper to the tracks.
Jimmy Regal & The Royals – Can’t Cry No More: Video Premiere
We premiere the new video from Jimmy Regal & The Royals – Can’t Cry No More – that also features kora maestro, Diabel Cissokho
Veryan – HERE: Album Review
The latest release from Cue Dot Records finds musician Veryan exploring feelings and associations that come with a sense of belonging.
Edward II – Dancing Tunes: Album Review
The Field Songs of Jamaica brought to vibrant life by Edward II.
Mork – Katedralen: Album Review
Mork with their fifth album Katedralen have created a ferocious and unsettling take on the black metal genre.
The Anchoress: Interview
We caught up with The Anchoress in the run up to the release of The Art Of Losing discussing the record, touring, Bandcamp, podcasting, Prince and more.
Stevieray Latham – Letters From Suburbia: EP Review
Dark, melodic, art-folk compositions from the young but ever-rising Stevieray Latham showcases his musical versatility on his newest engaging, diverse self-produced EP.
Them Dirty Dimes – In Gold We Trust: Album Review
The authentic sound of 1930s Chicago, via Groningen, NL and on the debut album from Them Dirty Dimes.
Israel Nash – Topaz: Album Review
Steely, soulful rejections of social injustice from Israel Nash
FROST* – Day And Age: Album News
News of the new album from FROST*. Day And Age is out on inside Out Music on 14th May.
Various Artists – Treasure Isle Presents Soul Power ’68: Album Review
Soul Power ’68 is a genuine time capsule packed with 42 gems from Rocksteady’s Golden Year of ’68.