Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls – Manchester Apollo: Live Review
The Gathering comes to Manchester. Frank Turner, the Souls and the travelling roadshow return to The Apollo for the first time in ten years.
Mr Goose – Risk And Reward: Album Review
An ‘A’ list of Scottish trad musicians shine in this remarkable offering. Mr Goose provide so much more than a tale for children.
R. Seiliog – Ash Dome: Album Review
Ash Dome is the new full-length album by Welsh artist R. Seiliog and the latest addition to the Cue Dot Records series. Simon Tucker reviews.
Orange Goblin – Healing Through Fire (Reissue): Album Review
Orange Goblin get the reissue treatment from Cherry Red Records for their sixth album, Healing Through Fire; remastered and expanded with a wealth of live goodies.
Necronautical – Slain In The Spirit : Album Review
Necronautical release a metal tour de force, on their fourth album, that takes the band into new and exciting musical territory.
Ben Ward of Orange Goblin: Interview
We caught up with Orange Goblin’s Ben Ward ahead of the reissue of their 2007 album, Healing Through Fire on Cherry Red Records.
Time Tunnel: Great Albums of 1971. Mike Turnbull on Who’s Next
Mike Turnbull re-joins us At The Barrier to share his love of another album that celebrates turning 50 this year. The Who – Who’s Next.
Sam Williams – Glasshouse Children: Album Review
Songs of anguish and despair, from Sam Williams, the grandson of the great Hank Williams.
Wickham Festival 2021, 4th-7th August: Review
Seuras Og takes in the delights of Wickham Festival, even if he did get a little bit wet! A great weekend of music in the face of adversity and treacherous conditions.
Malcolm Holcombe – Tricks Of The Trade: Album Review
Malcolm Holcombe takes us on a journey through blues, country, rock and bluegrass on Tricks Of The Trade.
Fairport Convention – Brasenose Arms, Cropredy: Live Review
Fairport Convention return to The Brasenose to reclaim something of their sadly cancelled yearly event; Fairport’s Cropredy Convention.
Singles Round Up
These singles are from artists that have caught our attention in August. Here are singles from ELASKIA, Lisey Tigra, Louis Van Johnson, CRiDDLE and Liam Cooper.
Savana Funk – Tindouf: Album Review
Savana Funk return with a brand new album choc full of powerful and psychedelic grooves and a graduation from trio to quartet.
HEISK – HEISK: Album Review
Joyful, vibrant and highly exciting – a stunning debut from Scotland’s funky female folksters, Heisk.
Johnny Lloyd – La La La: Album Review
The Tribes’ frontman, Johnny Lloyd, returns with a collection of joyous, anthemic singalongs.