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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Moonlight Sorcery – Tynebound: Interview

By Oliver Copley on 29th September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

We sit down with Moonlight Sorcery before they take the stage at Reaper Agency UK’s latest event; Tynebound.

Marillion – Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 28th September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The Marillion 2026 UK tour hits new heights at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. We’re on hand to gather the evidence.

Winter Gardens – Macabre Divine: EP Review

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

Brighton dream-punks Winter Gardens signal their return with a revitalized lineup and an EP that takes etherealism to a new level. 

Freya Ridings – Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham: Live Review

By Kevin Stanley on 28th September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Freya Ridings is back in superstar mode at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall.

Echo And The Bunnymen – Apples For Isaac: Album Review

By JohnMartinson on 28th September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Echo And The Bunnymen return with a quirky, optimistic album that embraces their long career without dwelling on it.

Fog Wall – Gloomweaver: Album Review

By Martin Harris on 27th September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

A dread laden fusion of Tolkien terror and FromSoftware horror, Fog Wall carve out a cavernous new realm of death metal.

Jim Ghedi – The Death Of Robin Hood (O.S.T.): Album Review

By Seuras Og on 26th September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Both film music and folk turn a corner into Jim Ghedi’s deep, dark Judderman dynamic, each all the better for that exposure.

Martial Arts at Manchester Psych Fest 2026: Opinion

By Anya Williams on 25th September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Manchester band Martial Arts candidly document their day at Manchester Psych Fest 2026 with a disposable camera.

a-tota-so – I Told You So: Album Review

By rickleaglestone on 25th September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Returning with their latest long player, a-tota-so continue their gradual evolution as a band with I Told You So.

Chasing Abbey – Cyber Celt: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 23rd September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Blunt and powerful, Chasing Abbey snatch the tail of the Celtic Tiger, wrestling it into submission.

NÛS – John The Revelator: Premiere

By At The Barrier on 23rd September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

We get an exclusive premiere of John The Revelator (feat. Vince DiFiore) from Sacramento-based  experimental Post Rock band NÛS.

Vukovi w/ALT BLK ERA & Soapbox – O2 Ritz, Manchester: Album Review

By Andy Pountney on 22nd September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Seeing that Vukovi were doing a one off play through of My God Has Got a Gun, we knew we had to be there. This was going to be something special.

Psych Fest – Manchester: Live Review

By Anya Williams on 22nd September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Manchester Psych Fest 2026 was the usual mix of the sublime and eclectic across a wide array of venues across the city.

Crown Magnetar – The Hollowing Of Godflesh: Album Review

By Martin Harris on 21st September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Crown Magnetar return with an immense display of technical brutality, pushing deathcore’s extremity to a new apex of precision and savagery.

Xandria, Seven Spires, Tulip – Academy 3, Manchester: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 20th September 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

A stunning set from Xandria heads a three-pronged Symphonic Metal onslaught in Manchester. Seven Spires and Tulip are in support.

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