Peter Chilvers & Jon Durant – Always Golden Sands: EP Review
Peter Chilvers and Jon Durant combine forces on a quality set of aural vistas.
Mick Tyas: A Tribute
We at At The Barrier were saddened to learn of the death of Mick Tyas, multi-instrumentalist and long-time bassist in Durham’s The Whisky Priests.
Rick Wakeman – Christmas Variations Re-issue: Album Review
Rick Wakeman sheds his glossy wizard cloak for the organist’s cassock. This Deluxe reissue of The Christmas Variations adds much-needed festive spirit to your seasonal celebrations.
Little Sparrow – Tears: Single Review
Great to hear some new music once again from Little Sparrow. The single, Tears, gets the full video treatment.
Why I Love: Jo Quail on Sieben
Virtuoso cellist Jo Quail joins us at the barrier to tell us why she loves another amazing solo artist, Sieben.
Kate Rusby’s Happy Holly Day: Live Review
Christmas without some songs from Kate Rusby wouldn’t be Christmas. Fortunately for us all, Kate and her band set up not far from home and bring some seasonal cheer.
Becky Mills – Carols Out Of Season: Single Review
Becky Mills provides a sober Christmas reminder to look out for our loved ones, particularly during these difficult times
Gazelle Twin – Nocturne OST: Album Review
Gazelle Twin scores the latest entry in the Amazon Prime Welcome To The Blumhouse film series. Simon Tucker reviews.
Edenthorn – 1993: New Single
After hitting us firmly with A Matter Of Opinion single, Edenthorn follow up with another new song entitled 1993.
The Pawn Shop Saints – Ordinary Folks: Album Review
Rootsy Americana combo The Pawn Shop Saints, reappraise Trumpland and offer empathy and praise on Ordinary Folks.
Kate Rusby Presents Happy Holly Day: News
Kate Rusby is determined to bring the joy of her usual Christmas tour to the comfort of everyone’s homes with the special delivery of a full-length concert streamed worldwide on December 12 at 7.30pm GMT.
Daniel Tompkins – Ruins: Album Review
TesseracT singer Daniel Tompkins solo ventures continue with Ruins where he gives a fresh interpretation of the songs from Castles.
Yumi And The Weather – Some Days: EP Review
Brighton 80s revivalists Yumi & The Weather bring a ray of sunshine to our gloomy times with their Some Days EP.
Michael J Sheehy – The Places We Used To Dance: Single Review
Michael J Sheehy does his bit for fundraising with an excellent new single that follows in the vein of the similarly excellent Distance Is The Soul Of Beauty.
Albums of 2020 – Writers Picks
2020 has been a tremendously challenging year for many obvious reasons. One thing that has kept many of us afloat is an endless stream of amazing music.