Electric Mud – Quiet Days On Earth: Album Review
German progressive rock band Electric Mud release their latest sublime album Quiet Days On Earth, paying respects to the early 70’s prog but also displaying their unique harmonious style.
The Pineapple Thief – The Soord Sessions: News
News of the forthcoming 4CD compilation of The Pineapple Thief frontman, Bruce Soord’s lockdown sessions.
ZARIF – Square One: EP Review
She was almost a British soul legend. Now Zarif is back with the Square One EP – and she’s determined…
WÖR – About Towers: Album Review
Carillon Music of 1780’s Belgium brought back to life on About Towers, the new album by WÖR – and how!
Manfred Hamil – Everything Fades: Album Review
The latest release on the fledgling Cue Dot Records label finds Steve Kelly aka Manfred Hamil in a reflective yet optimistic mood.
Time Tunnel: Farewell, Farewell, Fairport – 4th August 1979
John Barlass trawls his memory banks for a detailed piece of the first Cropredy Festival in 1979 and Fairport’s Farewell.
Edgar Broughton Band – Speak Down The Wire – The Recordings 1975-82: Album Review
The Edgar Broughton Band get their 75-82 albums packed into a Deluxe Clamshell Boxset of Warwick proto-punks’ later works.
Tommy James and The Shondells – Celebration, The Complete Roulette Recordings from 1966-1973: Album Review
A trip back in time showcasing eight Tommy James and Shondells albums, compilations and Tommy James solo work released on the Roulette label.
Why I Love: Dominic Sanderson on Steven Wilson
Emerging progressive music talent Dominic Sanderson tells us about why he loves another progressive pioneer, Steven Wilson.
How Brexit Has Destroyed UK Artists’ Ability To Tour In The EU – Fish speaks out
Fish speaks out in clarifying the precarious position for musicians hoping to tour in Europe.
Luke Jackson – Of The Time: EP Review
Time on your hands? Paint the shed? Mow the lawn? Not Luke Jackson. Unable to be out on the road chasing his hope and dreams, Luke and his compadres conjure up a set of new songs.
Various Artists – Love You – A Tribute to Syd Barrett: Album Review
Love You – a tribute to the musical legacy of Pink Floyd man Syd Barrett, celebrating half a century since their first appearance.
Steven Wilson – The Future Bites: Album Review
Steven Wilson finally releases his long delayed, much anticipated The Future Bites. It takes two of us to review.
Broon – Cosmic Ceilidh: Album Review
A mandolin, electric and acoustic guitar instrumental work by Broon. Bizarrely, Cosmic Ceilidh is also one for the Rush fans to investigate.
1971-2021: A Classic Golden Jubilee Year!
At The Barrier takes a look back at 1971 and celebrates a seminal year for the Rock Album. Happy Birthday to these classics!