Kavus Torabi – Hip To The Jag: Album News
News of Hip To The Jag, the debut solo album by Kavus Torabi which is out on Believer’s Roast on 22nd May 2020.
Salt House – Huam: Album Review
We take a listen to Huam, the second album by Salt House, the trio from Inverness-shire and Shetland. It’s out on Andy Bell’s Hudson Records.
Fassine on XTC
Fassine’s track “Whatever It Takes To Help You Sleep” was played as the backdrop to Netflix’s first feature film “Velvet Buzzsaw”, while ”Leaves” was featured on Oprah Winfrey’s Queen Sugar. Here, the band share their love of the mighty XTC for our Why I Love column.
Arvo Party on David Bowie
Arvo Party released their latest album on 6th March this year. It was well received by us here at At The Barrier. The award nominated artist, producer and musician has written about one of his biggest influences in the latest in our Why I Love series.
Magic Sword – Endless: Album Review
Endless by Magic Sword – an album that “unabashedly celebrates its influences, and most importantly of all, it puts a smile on your face.” Read our review here.
Guise – The Fun Part: EP review
A short collection of beautifully constructed, highly listenable songs by Guise – a vehicle for the songs and enchanting voice of Jessica Guise, the wife of the great Frank Turner.
The Oneira – Injection: Album Review
Formed in 2010, by composer and guitarist Filippos Gougoumis The Oneira has built up a solid reputation. Injection is their newest Prog inspired opus.
Elvis Costello – Sheffield City Hall: Live Review
Elvis Costello asks us to trust him on his latest jaunt with The Imposters. As it turns out, you can always place your trust in such wonderful artists to deliver.
…Trail Of Dead, Alex Henry Foster – Night & Day Cafe, Manchester: Live Review
…And You Will Now Us By The Trail Of Dead and Alex Henry Foster lay waste to Manchester. We were at the front swatting off Foster sweat.
Ian Prowse – Sheffield City Hall: Live Review
Playing as main support to Elvis Costello, Ian Prowse delivers a lesson in how to warm up a crowd.
Clannad – In A Lifetime: Album Review
A fond farewell to the Irish family who can clock off after fifty years of music-making. Clannad and their legacy are celebrated on In A Lifetime.
Caribou – Suddenly: Album Review
Caribou (aka Dan Snaith) return with another hook laden magnum opus in the form of Suddenly; which also contains a song of the year contender!
Arvo Party – Love Above All: Album Review
Love Above All by Arvo Party – an album crafted “with real care given to create a whole and fulfilling listening experience.”
Genesis Tour announcement – news
They’ve only gone and done it. Rising from the dead, Genesis (or at least Collins, Banks and Rutherford) announce new tour dates.