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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Howard Jones – Birmingham Symphony Hall: Live Review

By Peter Freeth on 17th November 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

We’re in Birmingham for to see Howard Jones celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Dream Into Action album.

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The Clause – Victim Of A Casual Thing: Album Review

By Micha Thompson on 17th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The Clause release their debut album, Victim Of A Casual Thing. It follows the release of their 2023 EP Weekend Millionaire.

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Good Health Good Wealth – This Time Next Year We’ll Be Millionaires: Album Review

By JohnMartinson on 17th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Good Health Good Wealth collide shimmering production with the spoken word into a cleverly-crafted seven day diary thick with drum loops, gritty riffs and grittier narration.

Kneecap – Blackstone Street Warehouse, Liverpool: Live Review

By Ben Whitehurst on 16th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Kneecap bring their own kind of storm to Liverpool as they deliver an intense, high voltage show full of the bluster we’ve come to expect.

Baxter Dury w/ Joshua Idehen – Albert Hall, Manchester: Live Review

By JohnMartinson on 16th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Baxter Dury brings all his energy and new record, Allberone, to Manchester. Support comes from Joshua Idehen.

Will O’ Dusk on The Darkness: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 16th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Rick Maria Barchiesi, lead singer and Co-Author in Will O’Dusk, joins us for a Why I Love on the irrepressible The Darkness.

Steve Knightley (& The Winter Yards Band) – Coventry HMV Empire: Live Review

By Seuras Og on 16th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re at the HMV Empire in Coventry for Steve Knightley and The Winter Yards band.

Rattle Bones on Tom Petty: Why I Love

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

Gary Martin from Pittsburgh’s ultimate Rock’n’Roll band, Rattle Bones, joins us for a Why I Love on the late great Tom Petty.

Joy Shannon on Osi & The Jupiter: Why I Love

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

We plunge deep into dark folk territory as Irish harpist Joy Shannon joins us for a Why I Love on Osi & The Jupiter.

Holon on Frank Zappa: Why I Love

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

We’re joined by the mastermind behind Holon for a Why I Love on the incredible Frank Zappa.

Blood Orange – Alexandra Palace, London: Live Review

By Lottie Webber on 15th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Devonte Hynes AKA Blood Orange continues his Alexandra Palace residency; he does not disappoint in a stunning show in the round.

Damnation Festival 2025

Damnation Festival 2025 – BEC Arena, Manchester: Live Review

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

We head back to BEC Arena for Damnation Festival 2025 featuring a slew of the best extreme metal acts around as the festival celebrates it’s 20th birthday.

Orbit Culture w/ Gaerea, Atlas – Stylus, Leeds: Live Review

By Andy Pountney on 14th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Orbit Culture, Gaerea and Atlas all contribute to a pummeling barrage of Metal at Leeds Stylus.

Granny’s Attic – Bristol Folk House: Live Review

By Stuart Anderton on 14th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Energetic trad trio Granny’s Attic set off on second leg of album launch tour. We’re in Bristol to take a peek.

The Levellers – Zeitgeist: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 14th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The Levellers give a 30 year anniversary, bells & whistles clout to Zeitgeist.

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