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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Only The Poets – And I’d Do It Again: Album Review

By Lottie Webber on 2nd February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

After 10 years, Only The Poets grace us with their debut album; And I’d Do It Again.

IQ – Live From London: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 2nd February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The time tunnel takes a wobbly trip back to 1985. The days when IQ wanted to be, and were, magnificent.

A.A. Williams- The Deaf Institute, Manchester: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 2nd February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

An idyllic evening of dark introspection with A.A. Williams at Manchester’s Deaf Institute.

Aquakultre – 1783: Album Review

By John Barlass on 2nd February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Third full-length album from Aquakultre, takes a deep dive into Black Nova Scotian history and says so much that really needs to be said.

White Lies w/ She’s In Parties – Manchester Albert Hall: Live Review

By JohnMartinson on 1st February 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

White Lies cap off a two night stand at Manchester’s ornate Albert Hall in support of their latest album, Night Light.

Quick Takes – January 2026: Album Reviews

By At The Barrier on 31st January 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Quick Takes for January ’26 – Sky Valley Mistress, Alter Bridge, Blackwater Holylight, Ger Eaton, Tessa Rose Jackson and Zu are amongst our monthly appraisal.

Jinjer w/ Unprocessed & Textures – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review

By Dominic Walsh on 31st January 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Ukrainian metal powerhouse Jinjer bring Duél to Manchester with a bill for fans of the more technical side of heavy metal.

Sean Taylor – First Light: Album Review

By John Barlass on 30th January 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Sean Taylor takes aim and fires at a host of deserving and familiar adversaries on his new album, First Light. 

Haverin – Home: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 30th January 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Country and Northern from the heart of the Orkneys, Haverin deliver a solid and sound debut, worthy of note and attention.

Laurence Jones – On My Own: Album Review

By John Barlass on 30th January 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Blues-rock guitarist Laurence Jones sings of life on the road, love, and his struggles with Crohn’s disease on On My Own – his first solo acoustic venture.

The Chuck Norris Experiment on Entombed: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 29th January 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Chuck Daniels from The Chuck Norris Experiment, joins is for a Why I Love on Swedish death Metallers, Entombed

Yes – Fragile Tour incoming: News

By At The Barrier on 29th January 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

A reminder of a big year ahead for Prog fans as Prog Rock legends YES prepare to hit the road in the UK in a few months.

Winterfylleth return with a new album, a new single and new label: News

By At The Barrier on 28th January 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Winterfylleth sign with Napalm Records and announce their new album along with a brand new single, Heroes of a Hundred Fields.

Barbara – Father Before Me: Single Review

By John Barlass on 28th January 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Barbara kick off a landmark year with a great new single. Father Before Me ushers in a year that will feature another tour and an eagerly-awaited Cropredy appearance.

Tyketto – We Rise: New Single

By At The Barrier on 28th January 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Melodic Hard rocking songsters Tyketto release We Rise, the second single We Rise, from the upcoming  studio album Closer To The Sun.

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