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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Why I Love: Dripback on Dystopia

By Special Guest on 23rd April 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Dripback have returned, six years after they released Failed Futures in 2014, with Here, Luca tells us how Dystopia, an American hardcore band, inspired him.

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Jack Sharp – Good Times Older: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 22nd April 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

Jack Sharp from Wolf People releases an austere and stark debut, based round traditional music and words from his local county of Bedfordshire.

Dool – Summerland: Album Review

By Phil Weller on 22nd April 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Progressively tinted Dutch dark rock from Dool that finds colour in the shadows.

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Pavey Ark – Close Your Eyes And Think Of Nothing: Album Review

By John Barlass on 21st April 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Pavey Ark is a new name to us. We have a listen to their debut album, Close Your Eyes And Think Of Nothing

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Judie Tzuke – The Chrysalis Recordings: Album Review

By Howard King on 21st April 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

A Judie Tzuke collection that brings together all of her recorded output whilst signed to Chrysalis Records, spanning 1982 to 1983

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Hawkwind – Roadhawks remastered: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 20th April 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

The Roadhawks album from the classic Hawkwind line up of 1976 gets a reboot and polish by Atomhenge/Cherry Red. Tremendous stuff.

Why I Love: Passepartout Duo on Environmental Japanese Music

By Special Guest on 19th April 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Passepartout Duo have recently released their debut full length album, Vis-à-Vis. The album is a truly wonderful piece of art, on many levels. The music is stunningly hypnotic and the physical LP version was designed by artists involved in the 798 Art District in Beijing. In a first […]

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Kirsty Merryn – Our Bright Night: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 18th April 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Kirsty Merryn follows up the promise of the excellent She And I with a new record that strips things back yet delivers haunting atmospheres.

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Luke Jackson – Jackson’s Jukebox: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 18th April 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

As the online gigs start to stack up, our live reviews have rebooted. Here’s a report on Jackson’s Jukebox; Luke Jackson’s ‘by request’ gig.

SAVAK – Rotting Teeth In The Horse’s Mouth: Album Review

By Chris H on 17th April 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Rotting Teeth In The Horse’s Mouth sees SAVAK return with their fourth album since 2015.

News: Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2020 Postponed

By At The Barrier on 17th April 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Fairport’s Cropredy Convention is the latest festival to take the step to cancel. The 2020 line up will make up the 2021 iteration of the festival.

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Lunatraktors – The Preservation Room: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 17th April 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Another online gig and we’re at The Preservation Room for Lunatraktors performance folk art and a sneaky preview of their new album material.

Wolcensmen – Through The Ether: Live Review

By Dominic Walsh on 16th April 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

In the wake of Norway’s Inferno Festival having to cancel, Wolcensmen joined the ranks in live streaming a concert for the masses to enjoy.

Primo! – Sogni: Album Review

By Howard King on 16th April 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Primo! are making guitar music that explores the boundaries of everyday life with calm levity, tilted grace and grit.

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Tom Kitching – Seasons Of Change: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 16th April 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Tom Kitching goes on an 18 month ‘busk’, now captured on an album (and book) reflecting the changing face of England.

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