Thunderous Jones – Fallen/Choked: Single Review
Thunderous Jones kick off the new year with a new single – Fallen / Choked, and news of their new album
Merry Hell – When We Meet Again: new single
Merry Hell don’t let the grass grow as they start 2021 with a new single and a record of their Tansads history.
Bewitcher announce new album for 2021
Bewitcher are set to return in 2021 with their third studio album. The follow up to Under The Witching Cross is entitled Cursed Be Thy Kingdom and will be set to slay your aural senses on April 16th 2021.
Reissues & Compilations of 2020 – Writers’ Picks
We turn our attention to the many excellent reissues and compilations that have helped to keep many of us afloat in 2020.
Clara Engel – A New Skin: Album Review
Clara Engel sneaks a new album out before the end of 2020; A New Skin is a mysteriously brooding collection of dark folk songs.
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.