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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Tom A. Smith – Deaf Institute, Manchester: Live Review

By Anya Williams on 18th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

We catch Tom A. Smith and Honey Buzz and Manchester’s Deaf Institute.

J.I.D. w/ Mick Jenkins – Factory International, Manchester: Live Review

By Anya Williams on 18th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

More than just rap – J.I.D. at Aviva Studios is an experience.

Luke James Williams – Limes Hotel: Album Review

By John Barlass on 17th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Long-awaited sophomore album from Luke James Williams traces questions of morality, belief, connection and the quiet work of piecing yourself back together after loss.

Singles Selection – Issue #6

By John Barlass on 17th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Welcome to Issue #6 of Singles Selection. With Singles Selection, we take a look at some of the brand new singles that have pricked our ears.

Happy Mondays w/ The Farm – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester: Live Review

By Anya Williams on 17th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Happy Mondays and The Farm bring the Madchester vibes back to the city for which they helped craft the musical DNA.

Valtos – The Last Light: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 16th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Game upped, beats precisioned and vocals aligned, what’s not to love? Valtos release The Last Night.

Teratoma – Longing Voracity: Album Review

By Martin Harris on 16th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Teratoma return with a hulking slab of bone‑grinding death metal that stalks with irresistible groove and merciless weight.

Dave Vanian of The Damned

The Damned w/ Marc Almond & The Loveless, Peter Hook & The Light & The Courettes – OVO Arena, Wembley: Live Review

By Graham Hilling on 16th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Damned roll into Wembley to celebrate 50 years of chaos, does their celebration live up to expectations? We went along to see.

James Bernard – The Curse Of Frankenstein, Original Soundtrack Selections: Album Review

By Kevin Stanley on 15th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The first in a new series of remastered soundtracks sees a world first vinyl release of the only surviving source of a legendary score – James Bernard’s The Curse Of Frankenstein

Blue Rose Code – The Song Goes On: News

By Gareth Allen on 15th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

In acutely challenging times for artists Blue Rose Code have recently had to reach out to their audience for support to complete their new album.   

Merry Hell – The Brindley, Runcorn: Live Review

By Jen Taylor [JenFoto] on 14th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Merry Hell return to a favourite haunt, and resurrect some old favourites – just in time for the Easter weekend.

Sicarius – Nex: Album Review

By sandersandrew on 14th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Sicarius mark the return of founding member Argyris with third album, Nex.

Jim Moray – Gallants: Album Review

By Stuart Anderton on 14th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Inveterate updater of English folk songs. Jim Moray, brings another set of 19th Century classics into the 21st with his characteristic aplomb

Brown Horse – Total Dive: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 14th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

If horses are for courses, this 3rd course is fit for a banquet; the Brown Horse canter remains unabated.

The Long Version – Late Bloomer: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 14th April 2026 • ( 1 Comment )

Blooming lovely! It may be late and even long overdue, but we’re ready for more from The Long Version.

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