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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

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Freya Rae – Divergence: Album Review

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

Diversity meet divergence, as Rae beckons in new vistas of cross-fertilisation to the fecund fields of the Scottish tradition.

Kevin Robertson – Yellow Painted Moon: Album Review

By John Barlass on 26th July 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Aberdeen guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Kevin Robertson channels The Byrds & Co on Yellow Painted Moon. Accomplished, authentic and amazing!

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Peel on The Beatles: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 26th July 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

For our latest Why I Love, we’re joined by Pim from Norwegian At Rock outfit Peel, proving that whoever you are or where ever you’re from, there’s always The Beatles.

Jon LaDeau – Chateau LaDeau: Album Review

By John Barlass on 25th July 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

“A soundworld that recalls the rock ‘n’ roll glory years of Tom Petty and the Traveling Wilburys.”  The new album from Jon LaDeau fits the bill, but goes to many other places, too.

The K’s – Pretty On The Internet: Album Review

By Evie Johnson on 25th July 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The K’s sophomore album proves how they are not just another “indie landfill” band, but instead a confident, musically assured band.

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The Salts – The Cropredy 2025 Q & A Series: Interview

By At The Barrier on 25th July 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

In our latest Cropredy ’25 Q&A we’re joined by Folk rocking shanty lovers, The Salts

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Andrew Wild – A Playground Of Broken Hearts, The Progressive Rock Revival 1984-89: Book Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 24th July 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Andrew Wild picks up where he left of at the end of 1983 with the story of the Progressive Rock revival.

Various Artists – I Shall Be Released – Covers of Bob Dylan 1963-1970: Boxset Review

By John Barlass on 24th July 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

63 interpretations of Dylan standards (and not-so-standards) from across the musical spectrum.  All Dylan life is here…

The K’s – Pretty On The Internet: Album Review

By Micha Thompson on 24th July 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The K’s mark their artistic evolution with Pretty On The Internet, their sophomore studio album, following the success of their debut album I Wonder If The World Knows?

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Paul Heaton w/Billy Bragg – The Piece Hall, Halifax: Live Review

By Kevin Stanley on 23rd July 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Paul Heaton, alongside Rianne Downey, deliver a career spanning show of the highest order. Support comes from singer, songwriter and activist, Billy Bragg.

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Tom Saint on Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge by My Chemical Romance: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 23rd July 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Tom Saint takes a personal look back at Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge by My Chemical Romance.

Folk By The Oak 2025: Festival Review

By Seuras Og on 23rd July 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

It’s Folk By The Oak 2025 and a day in the park finds full flavour from across the board, with even a muted yes from the weather gods.

Eugene McGuinness – Seascape: Single Review

By John Barlass on 22nd July 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Singer-songwriter Eugene McGuinness returns to prelude his forthcoming album with Seascape, a stunning new single. Evocative, illustrative and instantly likeable.

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Skipinnish – The Cropredy 2025 Q & A Series: Interview

By At The Barrier on 22nd July 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re joined by Skipinnish founder Angus MacPhail who takes on our Cropredy ’25 Q&A.

Dame Shirley Bassey – The Singer: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 22nd July 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

The incredible talent of Dame Shirley Bassey is celebrated in a new collection that brings together classic and rare recordings.

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