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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Cover of Hannah Rarity "Christmas came early this year"

Hannah Rarity – Christmas Came Early This Year: Single Review

By Stuart Anderton on 29th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

One of Scotland ‘s finest voices, Hannah Rarity, with a touching charity single.

The Last Dinner Party w/ Imogen & The Knife – AVIVA Studios, Manchester: Live Review

By Micha Thompson on 28th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The Last Dinner Party bring The Pyre to Manchester in suitably lavish style and with glorious grace.

Steve Tilston – Such & Such: Album Review

By John Barlass on 28th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The reissue of 2003’s Such & Such album by Steve Tilston, reminds us of the scale of his talent

Old Man Luedecke – She Told Me Where to Go (Deluxe Edition): Album Review

By John Barlass on 28th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Two-time JUNO Award-winner, Old Man Luedecke, revisits his most recent album release, reworks a few songs and adds a couple more.  Result: Increased intensity and altered perspectives

Stellvris on Jinjer: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 28th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Nicol Hofman from Stellvris joins us for a quick WIL on Jinjer.

Maz O’Connor – Once I Had A Sweetheart: Single Review

By Seuras Og on 28th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

A bold re-awakening and a fresh re-imagining from deep in Kent; it’s the return of Maz O’Connor!

Police Dog Hogan – Gulbenkian, Canterbury: Live Review

By goletitout1984 on 27th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Making a welcome return to Canterbury after 12 years, Police Dog Hogan are warmly greeted by a well filled Gulbenkian of mostly first timers.

Amble – The Albert Hall, Manchester: Live Review

By aainscoe on 27th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re at the Albert Hall in Manchester for a Sunday Service with current do-no-wrongers, Amble.

John Southworth – The Red Castle: Album Review

By John Barlass on 27th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The Red Castle – the new album from Canadian singer-songwriter John Southworth – reflects on lineage, loss and time.

Lisa O’Neill – The Wind Doesn’t Blow This Far Right: EP Review

By Seuras Og on 27th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

O’Neill delivers a thoughtful selection box of treats to chew over.

Venice Revive on Trivium: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 27th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Omer Cohen of symphonic metalcore outfit, Venice Revive joins us to explain why he loves Trivium.

Inaugural Folk Album of the Year Award shortlist: News

By At The Barrier on 26th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Folk Album of the Year 2025 – shortlisted revealed!

JJ Grey and Mofro – Orange Blossoms: Album Review

By Howard King on 25th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Alligator Records remastered version of the 2008 release Orange Blossoms, takes an introspective look at the life of JJ Grey.

Halestorm w/ Bloodywood, Kelsy Karter & The Heroines – BP Pulse Live, Birmingham: Live Review

By Andy Pountney on 25th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Halestorm hit the home straight of their UK tour with a show in Birmingham. They have Bloodywood and Kelsy Karter & The Heroines in support.

Loz Rabone – A Troubador’s Lament: Album Review

By Peter Freeth on 25th November 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Third studio album from Birmingham singer-songwriter Loz Rabone blends a range of easy melodies and relatable stories with high quality musicianship.

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