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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Divorce – Manchester Academy 2: Live Photo Gallery

By Anya Williams on 16th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Divorce headline a three band bill at Manchester Academy 2 with Curiosity Shop and Formal Sppeedwear in support.

Jim Watson – Calling You Home: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 15th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Calling You Home is a solo piano album, full of contrasts and different moods, created by a very gifted musician and composer.

Tattercoats – Westways: Album Review

By John Barlass on 15th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Country standards, bluegrass, traditional folk songs and inspired interpretations of familiar favourites all feature on the debut album from Tattercoats.

The Behaviour on Pink Floyd: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 15th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Marshall Kilpatric of The Behaviour joins us for a Why I Love on one of the giants of prog, Pink Floyd.

Orange Goblin w/ Grand Magus & Urne – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review

By Dominic Walsh on 14th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Orange Goblin play their last show in Manchester – a celebratory night full of heavy metal emotion as the band sign off in style.

Stereophonics – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham: Live Review

By Kevin Stanley on 13th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham for a Stereophonics show packed to the brim with hits.

The Charlatans – Manchester Academy: Live Review

By Dominic Walsh on 12th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The Charlatans tread the boards once more in Manchester, with a heavy of dose of love and joy on offer.

Seth Lakeman Trio – Holmfirth Picturedrome: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 12th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We love the Holmfirth Picturedrome. So does Seth Lakeman. We’re all up for another visit.

Abbie Bell & The High Ryes – Slow Burn: EP Review

By Stuart Anderton on 12th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Up-and-coming Scottish Americana trio, Abbie Bell & The High Ryes, release promising debut EP.

Jessie Kilguss – Fool’s Fight: Single Review

By John Barlass on 12th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The new single from Brooklyn songstress Jessie Kilguss contemplates the ending of a relationship in the most melodic way imaginable.

Emma Miller – Siren: Single Review

By John Barlass on 12th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

A taster for the upcoming album from Edinburgh-based songstress Emma Miller. Siren, encapsulates the best and worst of humanity – all in one song.

Deborah Rose – Atlas: Album Review

By John Barlass on 11th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

A journey through sacred and poetic worlds.  Singer-songwriter Deborah Rose expresses her experiences and beliefs in music with new album, Atlas. 

Tony Christie & Ranagri – The Great Irish Songbook Vol.II: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 11th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Ranagri once again team up with Tony Christie for another selection from the Great Irish Songbook.

Jackie Conn – Baking Day: Album Review

By John Barlass on 11th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Poignant, warm and sincere.  Jackie Conn’s debut album, Baking Day, is a heartwarming triumph.

Kate Rusby – Christmas Is Merry: Album/Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 10th December 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

A Kate Rusby Christmas bonanza – the new double album and seasonal tour hit Manchester – all on the same day.

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