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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Blackheart Orchestra – Winter Majesty: Single Review

By John Barlass on 19th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Our old friends Blackheart Orchestra – ‘The World’s Smallest Orchestra’ – return with a winter anthem that finds warmth in the cold and light in the dark.

Aquakultre – Gallows: Single Review

By John Barlass on 19th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Second preview of 1783, the forthcoming, hard-hitting, third album from Halifax, Nova Scotia, singer/rapper/composer Aquakultre.

Lucy Kitchen – The Boatman: Single Review

By John Barlass on 19th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Romsey singer-songwriter Lucy Kitchen previews her forthcoming album, In the Low Light, with lead single The Boatman. 

Deborah Rose – Atlas: Single Review

By John Barlass on 19th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Deborah Rose connects continents and cultures and contemplates Christmas on Atlas, her stunning new single and the title track of her forthcoming new album

The Celtic Social Club – You Should Know: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 18th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Never too late to join this (Celtic social) club and become acquainted with their warm glow of welcome.

The Levellers – Manchester Academy: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 18th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re at Manchester Academy as the Levellers run through Zeitgeist. Grace Petrie in support.

The Damn Truth w/ Parker Barrow – Foxlowe Arts Centre, Leek: Live Review

By Mark Lear on 18th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re at the Foxlowe Arts Centre for a dash of The Damn Truth with Parker Barrow in support.

His Lordship – 229 The Venue: Live Review

By Graham Hilling on 18th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We head down to 229 to catch His Lordship and see their two albums brought vividly to life.

Pavey Ark on Aldous Harding: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 18th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Neil Thomas – vocalist, guitarist and songwriter with Pavey Ark – joins us for a Why I Love that zones in on Aldous Harding.

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Marillion 2025 UK Tour : News

By At The Barrier on 18th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

As they creep towards a fiftieth anniversary Marillion announce tour dates for 2026 as they return to the UK stages next autumn!

Haunted Like Human – American Mythology: Album Review

By John Barlass on 18th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Well-constructed songs with lyrics that will provoke analysis and consideration, on the long-awaited third album from Haunted Like Human.

Midlake – A Bridge To Far: Album Review

By JohnMartinson on 18th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

There’s a palpable optimism woven between the sonic spaces of A Bridge To Far. ; the sixth and latest release from Midlake.

Howard Jones – Birmingham Symphony Hall: Live Review

By Peter Freeth on 17th November 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

We’re in Birmingham for to see Howard Jones celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Dream Into Action album.

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The Clause – Victim Of A Casual Thing: Album Review

By Micha Thompson on 17th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The Clause release their debut album, Victim Of A Casual Thing. It follows the release of their 2023 EP Weekend Millionaire.

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Good Health Good Wealth – This Time Next Year We’ll Be Millionaires: Album Review

By JohnMartinson on 17th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Good Health Good Wealth collide shimmering production with the spoken word into a cleverly-crafted seven day diary thick with drum loops, gritty riffs and grittier narration.

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