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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Yvonne Lyon & Boo Hewerdine – Things Found In Books: Album Review

By John Barlass on 17th June 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Songs inspired by a collection of articles retrieved from secondhand books – brought to you by two of the UK’s most celebrated songwriters.

Fran Ashcroft – Box Harry Day: Album Review

By John Barlass on 17th June 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Lo-fi storytelling meets high-tech wizardry.  Fran Ashcroft sweetens his Lennon-esque character studies with pastoral AI-generated orchestral interludes.

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Stereophonics – John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield: Live!

By Kevin Stanley on 16th June 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re in Huddersfield for all the hits from Stereophonics and Blossoms.

Take It Or Leave It on Blink 182: Why I Love

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

Mario Frascone from NY/NJ Punk outfit, Take It Or Leave It, joins us for a Why I Love on Blink 182.

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Mission Jupiter – Aftermath: Album Review

By Howard King on 16th June 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Belarussian alt-metal act return with their new long player, Aftermath. If you want songs meticulously crafted and delivered, look no further.

The Book Of Moons – Strange & Wylde Majick: Album Review

By John Barlass on 16th June 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Debut album from Norfolk Progressive Folk-Rock duo Strange & Wylde Majick explores a world of ghosts, vampires, and ancient magic.

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Sam Kelly – Dreamers Dawn: Album Review

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

Sam Kelly adds an introspective and personal touch to his robust Folk leanings, aided and abetted by his familiar gang.

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Brian Wilson, 1942-2025 – At The Barrier pays tribute to a true genius: Opinion

By At The Barrier on 13th June 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

He picked up Good Vibrations and gave us excitations; he made us Smile. God Only Knows where music would have been without the great Brian Wilson.

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The Inspector Cluzo – Less Is More: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 13th June 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The return of The Inspector Cluzo, the DIY farmers from Gascony…organic rock inspired by philosophers, naturalists and cats.

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Being in Sweet Crystal: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 13th June 2025 • ( 1 Comment )

Sweet Crystal singer and keyboard player, MarQ Andrew Speck tweaks the WIL format and speaks to us about why he loves being in Sweet Crystal.

Churchfitters – The Cropredy 2025 Q & A Series: Interview

By At The Barrier on 12th June 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Fairport’s Cropredy Convention takes place, as ever, on the second weekend of August. Here is a little introduction to one of the bands on the bill; Churchfitters.

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Chantel McGregor – The Healing: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 12th June 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Chantel McGregor – definitely not blues – embraces her Prog and private sides. We approve.

Logan Richard – Character Traits: Album Review

By John Barlass on 12th June 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Prince Edward Island singer-songwriter Logan Richard navigates the trials and tribulations of youth on his new album, Character Traits. 

Marc Ribot – Map Of A Blue City: Album Review

By John Barlass on 11th June 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

First vocal album from famed inventive guitarist Marc Ribot. Roots, bossa nova, no-wave, free jazz and noise all feature on Map Of A Blue City.

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Headsticks – The Best Thing On TV: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 11th June 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

A healthy portion of revolutionary Punk Roots Rock’n’Roll with added fun from Headsticks.

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