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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Raphael Weinroth-Browne – Lifeblood: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 7th October 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Raphael Weinroth-Browne takes his cello – and plays. Be prepped for something special.

Virginia Kettle and Rolling Folk / Mark Wainwright – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review

By Howard King on 7th October 2025 • ( 1 Comment )

We’re at Over Hulton Folk Club for this month’s outing with Virginia Kettle and Rolling Folk.

Larry Beckett & Stuart Anthony – Song Of The Old Lovers: New Single

By Mike Ainscoe on 7th October 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

First single from the Songs Of Jacques Brel album from Larry Beckett and Stuart Anthony.

INDIKA returns to Liverpool: News

By At The Barrier on 7th October 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Milap have announced the full INDIKA line-up; 15 days of Indian music, dance and culture across the Liverpool City Region, bringing the very best of Indian Arts to an even wider audience.

The Purple Helmets on The Posies: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 6th October 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re joined by the guys from The Purple Helmets who talk about the influence of The Posies.

Ruth Hazleton – Heronbones: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 6th October 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

A classy mix of electronic and organic, as the tradition gets a lick of paint from down under.

Nirvana – The Show Must Go On: Boxset Review

By John Barlass on 6th October 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The complete works of the first incarnation of the British Nirvana, plus a plethora of outtakes, rarities and later works on a mammoth 12-CD set. 

Salt House – Scarrow: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 3rd October 2025 • ( 1 Comment )

Changes afoot for Salt House, but still a chance to savour reflection, renewal and connection.

DUG – Have At It!: Album Review

By John Barlass on 3rd October 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Debut album from Scottish-American duo DUG takes influences from the great American singer-songwriters and from Irish and Scottish tradition and blends them into a thoroughly compelling whole.

Faceless Mirror – Third Law Of Reflection: Album Review

By Howard King on 3rd October 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Another compilation of appealing songs from Faceless Mirror which are subtly thought provoking and again showcase their musical prowess.

Damien O’Kane & Ron Block – Banjovial: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 2nd October 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

The banjo boys – O’Kane & Block – return for another bout of banjo trickery and tomfoolery.

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Cerys Hafana – Angel: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 2nd October 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Hafana brews an uncanny mix of the ancient and modern, as she drives their singular furrow still deeper.

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The Little Unsaid – Stay Fragile Across This Cold Frontier: Album Review

By Howard King on 2nd October 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

With their latest release, Stay Fragile Across This Cold Frontier, The Little Unsaid create a luscious, melodic masterpiece.

Richard Ashcroft – Lovin’ You: Album Review

By JohnMartinson on 1st October 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Lovin’ You is the eighth album from the legendary Richard Ashcroft. The former The Verve man proves once again he is an unstoppable force of nature.

Katie Spencer – What Love Is: Album Review

By John Barlass on 1st October 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Stunning, intimate and heartwarming are just a few of the superlatives that can be aimed at What Love Is, the long-awaited third album from East Yorkshire songstress Katie Spencer.

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