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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Popol Vuh: In den Gärten Pharaos / Hosianna Mantra: Album Review

By Dominic Walsh on 17th September 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Popol Vuh, a band that continue to influence, have two of their classic albums remastered and reissued via Cherry Red Records.

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Yes – 2026 UK Tour: News

By Mike Ainscoe on 16th September 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

2026 is shaping up to be a vintage year for vintage Prog bands and their (vintage?) fans. Yes announce UK dates…

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My Pet Rhino on There Will Be Fireworks: Why I Love

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

Jon Maratheftis of My Pet Rhino joins us for a Why I Love on the inspirational (‘making music at a glacial pace since 2007’) There Will Be Fireworks.

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Us And Them – The Lights And The Shadow

By JohnMartinson on 16th September 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Us and Them, the experimental Prog-Folk Swedish duo of Britt Ronnholm and Anders Hakason, return with their fourth studio album: The Lights and the Shadow.

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Saint Etienne – International: Album Review

By JohnMartinson on 16th September 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

St Etienne reflect on their time together with a final release full of heavyweight collaborations and life affirming music.

Martin McAloon: Interview

By Peter Freeth on 15th September 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Peter Freeth chats to Prefab Sprout man Martin McAloon ahead of him touring the Steve McQueen album.

Steve Hackett – 2026 UK Tour: News

By At The Barrier on 15th September 2025 • ( 1 Comment )

Steve Hackett announces his UK touring plans for 2026 as the Genesis Revisited machine rolls on.

Haunted Like Human – Appaloosa: Single Review: Single Review

By John Barlass on 15th September 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The hors d’oeuvres keep on coming. Appaloosa is the third taster for the forthcoming album from Nashville duo Haunted Like Human.

Jo Quail w/ Sieben – Deaf Institute, Manchester: Live Review

By Howard King on 15th September 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We catch up with Jo Quail at Manchester’s Deaf Institute at the start of her tour for the Notan album.

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Black Country, New Road – Albert Hall, Manchester: Live Review

By Harry Hodgson on 15th September 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Black Country, New Road are back in Manchester for the first of two nights at the magnificent Albert Hall.

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Hawkwind – Hall Of The Mountain Grill, Remastered and Expanded: Album Review

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

Hawkwind in exclesis. Mister Tayler does another sterling job in enhancing an iconic album from ’74.

Dinosaur Pile Up w/ XCERTS & snake eyes – New Century Hall, Manchester: Live Review

By Dominic Walsh on 12th September 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Dinosaur Pile Up return to Manchester for their latest tour in support of their excellent new album, I’ve Felt Better.

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Jo Quail – Notan: Album Review

By Howard King on 11th September 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Jo Quail brings new compositions of unique, classical and progressive music. How does Notan stack up?

Hazlett – Last Night You Said You Missed Me: Album Review

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

Second full-length album from indie folkie, Hazlett explores themes of self-preservation, distance, yearning and quiet hope – via a collection of sonic postcards.

Baxter Dury – Allbarone: Album Review

By JohnMartinson on 11th September 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Baxter Dury’s ninth album is a bold statement, blending his punk roots with contemporary influences. It solidifies his place in the music world, and offers a fresh perspective while honouring his family’s legacy.

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