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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Blodwyn Pig – The Recordings 1969-1974: Box Set Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 23rd March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

That was Blodwyn Pig. The Mick Abrahams legacy gets another polish with a collection of Pig recordings.

Gorillaz – Co-op Live, Manchester: Live Review

By stevenboonphotography on 22nd March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Everybody’s favourite virtual band, Gorillaz, kick off their huge world tour in Manchester. They present The Mountain with the usual array of special guests.

Fairport Convention w/ Jenn Butterworth – New Century Hall, Manchester: Live Review

By Howard King on 22nd March 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

The experience of Fairport Convention shines through at the Manchester Folk Festival where they appear with the highly talented Jenn Butterworth.

AJ Clarke – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review

By Damian Liptrot on 21st March 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

Over Hulton Folk Club plays host to Bek Jones and AJ Clarke.

10cc – The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Live Review

By Anya Williams on 21st March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

We catch Manchester icons 10cc in a homecoming at the Bridgewater Hall.

Temora – Demo: Review

By Matt Crane on 21st March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Spawned in 2025 in the shadows of Budweis, Czechia’s Temora vomit forth a rotten blend of old-school death and decaying new wave filth. 

Protrusion – The Last Suppuration: Album Review

By Martin Harris on 21st March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Rising from the fetid ghouls of the 1990s rancid death metal underbelly, Indiana’s malignant horde, Protrusion, unleash a near on perfect homage to those halcyon gruesome days. 

Singles Selection – Issue #2

By John Barlass on 21st March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Welcome to Issue 2 of Singles Selection, featuring singles from Abigail Lapell, Teddy Thompson, Truthpaste, Josienne Clarke, Sons of Town Hall and HeKz.

Michael Weston King – Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore: Single Review/Video Première

By Seuras Og on 20th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

A supremely sad and toweringly majestic tribute from Michael Weston King.

Morrissey - Make Up Is A Lie album cover

Morrissey – Make Up Is A Lie: Album Review

By JohnMartinson on 20th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Our controversial, divisive troubadour is back. Make-Up Is A Lie, the14th solo outing from Morrissey, arrives like a sly comeback punch.

Aerostation – Rethink: Album Review

By Howard King on 20th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Aerostation bring impressive technical expertise blending all its sonic creations superbly, but the most appealing aspect is that it is original and different.

Wille & The Bandits – Salt Roots: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 19th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Wille & The Bandits work up a storm before heading into a jukebox to fit any mood.

Invisible System – Dub: Album Review

By John Barlass on 19th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The new album from the Invisible System collective is a masterful and fascinating fusion of the music of East and West Africa and the Caribbean

Michael Weston King on Townes Van Zandt: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 19th March 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

Michael Weston King joins us for a deep dive into one of his songwriting heroes and explains why he loves Townes Van Zandt.

Incineration Festival 2026: Preview

By Andy Pountney on 18th March 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

We look ahead to a full on day of full on Metal at the 2026 Incineration festival

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