Glorious Wolf on Jeff Beck: Why I Love
Glorious Wolf guitarist/composer and recording artist Ruud Dielen joins us for a Why I Love on Jeff Beck.
Banter – Hard Times: Album Review
A bumper banging bonanza from Banter shows that, regardless, they can’t be downhearted, needing you neither to be likewise.
Quick Takes – August 2026 Part 1: Album Reviews
The first part of this month’s Quick Takes includes Avi Engel, Rob Lytle, Jaime Chirif, Mark Chadwick, Frank Migliorelli and The Anchoress.
MG Boulter & Jenny Sturgeon – Wild Convenor: Album Review
Long-distance pen-pal duo MG Boulter and Jenny Sturgeon release Wild Convenor, where they polish and present nine of their very best.
Sparks – The Barbican, York: Live Review
Down memory lane and beyond with Sparks – we witness a Sparks love-in at the York Barbican.
Trashcan Sinatras – Ever The Optimist: Album Review
The seventh album from Trashcan Sinatras combines melodicism with perceptive lyricism – to an ever-present background of jangly guitars
Paul TJ O’Neill – Days In Glass Cages: Album Review
Bolton Iron Maiden drummer/vocalist Paul TJ O’Neill returns with Days In Glass Cages – an insightful ‘Bugs Life’ story that channels a host of 70s icons in the process.
Folk East 2026 – Sotterley Estate, near Beccles: Festival Review
Go (Folk) East, young man, they said; it’ll be quicker than going west. A superlative Suffolk shindig well worth the celebrating.
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2026 – Gallery (3)
From the barrier and beyond. Our gallery of day three of Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2026.
DMA’s Acoustic – The Yard, Manchester: Live Review
Aussie Indie-Rock Trio DMA’s headed to Manchester’s The Yard for an intimate record store show in association with Piccadilly Records.
Damnation Festival 2026 – Full line up revealed: News
Damnation Festival 2026 complete the line up for what will be a huge celebration of extreme music across all genres and boundaries.
Public Service Broadcasting – The Piece Hall, Halifax: Live Review
Public Service Broadcasting excel as they reach the Piece Hall in Halifax for their biggest show outside of London.
Hollywood Vampires w/ The Damned – Colchester Castle Park: Live Review
What could have been better than The Hollywood Vampires on a hot summer evening in the shadow of a castle! We went along to check it out!
Barbara at Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2026: Interview
At The Barrier catches up with Barbara after their triumphant appearance at Fairport’s Cropredy Convention. John Barlass asks the questions…
Anthony Phillips – Gemini: Pieces For Piano: Album Review
Anthony Phillips performs a magical set of compositions for piano, conveying a moving sense of emotion, mood and stories.