Bearded Theory – Festival Preview: Opinion
We look ahead to Bearded Theory 2026 starring a multitude of musical attractions – roll up, roll up.
Parker Barrow – New Album and Video: News
Parker Barrow announce new sophomore album Hold The Mash and release new single Blinded – Summer 2026 U.S. and U.K. dates on the table.
Melanie C Album Launch – Project House, Leeds: Live Review
Melanie C plays an intimate show in Leeds as she launches Sweat. She also has the help of a very special ‘spicy’ guest.
Glad Town Ghost on Vin Garbutt: Why I Love
We welcome Dale Husband aka Glad Town Ghost to At The Barrier’s Why I Love Column as writes about the Teeside Troubadour, Vin Garbutt.
IST IST w/ Desperate Journalist & The Youth Play – Albert Hall, Manchester: Live Review
IST IST arrive home to the brilliant surroundings of the Albert Hall in Manchester, and one of their biggest shows to date.
Dragged Into Sunlight w/ Vacuous & Plague Pit – Club Academy, Manchester: Live Review
Dragged Into Sunlight start a short run of shows in Manchester before hitting Incineration Festival. Vacuous and Plague Pit are in support.
The Clause w/ The Cases – Hangar 34, Liverpool: Live Review
Birmingham indie rockers The Clause head to Liverpool as they near the end of their 2025/26 tour. Support comes from up and coming Preston band, The Cases.
Edenthorn – All I’ve Ever Known: New Single
Next new single from Edenthorn as All I’ve Ever Known teases (fingers crossed) the new album…
Tim Garland & Geoffrey Keezer – MEZZO: Album Review
MEZZO documents a dazzling partnership between the mezzo-soprano saxophone and piano, featuring the finely honed talents of Tim Garland and Geoffrey Keezer.
Neighbourhood Weekender 2026: Preview
As Victoria Park in Warrington again readies to host Neighbourhood Weekender, we look ahead to some anticipated highlights
Quick Takes – April 2026: Album Reviews
Quick Takes for April ’26…. Burned As Witches, Argovia, Hannah James & Toby Kuhn, Tyketto, White Denim, Sam Grassie & Wayward Jane
Hrob – Brána chladu: Album Review
A harrowing descent into some of the most grotesque and atmospheric death metal ever crafted as Hrob unleash their debut album.
Gren Bartley – Sunsets, Circles And Waves: Album Review
English troubadour Gren Bartley exposes his personal thoughts, poetically and musically, allowing us an insight into his life philosophy.
Fleshcrave – Godhand: Album Review
India’s Fleshcrave crash on the death metal radar with a debut EP steeped in unvarnished death metal ferocity.
Six Feet Under – Next To Die: Album Review
Thirty years in and Six Feet Under return with refocused, groove power assault that pushes back against recent criticism.