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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

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Dominic Sanderson – Blazing Revelation: Album Review

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

It’s a while since we heard from Dominic Sanderson, a much lauded figure in Prog circles, but it’s been worth the wait as he releases Blazing Revelation .

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Download 2025 – More bands and day splits announced: News

By At The Barrier on 2nd March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Download 2025 is shaping up to be one of the biggest ever events in the storied festivals’ history.

Opeth w/ Grand Magus – Manchester Albert Hall: Live Review

By Dominic Walsh on 2nd March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Opeth read from The Last Will & Testament, as well as other classic readings from their storied back catalogue. Support comes from fellow Swedes, Grand Magus.

The GPs – In 1981 There Was… The GPS: Album Review

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

Rediscovered recordings of the short-lived folk-rock ‘Supergroup,’ The GPs.  Could this be the spark for an unexpected reunion??

Laura Fell – Outlines: Single Review & new album news

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

An album, an EP, a sweet new single and a fervent appeal.  It’s all happening in the busy world of Laura Fell. 

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Jenn Butterworth – Her By Design: Album Review

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

February folds with the reveal that the folk tradition has a new giant, hiding in plain sight. Until now. Step forward Jenn Butterworth.

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Avantasia -Here Be Dragons: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 28th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Avantasia welcome us to the creepshow with a cast of many and a musical extravaganza to match.

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Crayola Lectern – Stars Over Louth: Single Premiere

By At The Barrier on 28th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Here’s the new single from Crayola Lectern ahead of the imminent Disasternoon album.

Sunny War – Armageddon In A Summer Dress: Album Review

By John Barlass on 27th February 2025 • ( 3 Comments )

Bitterness and anger dressed in a sweet retro-soul coating.  Album #8 from Sunny War is her best yet!

Bradley Simpson – The Panic Years: Album Review

By Micha Thompson on 27th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Bradley Simpson makes quite the impression with The Panic Years, his debut album, following the success of his singles as a solo artist.

The Lost Notes – Birmingham Symphony Hall: Live Review

By John Barlass on 27th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Birmingham Americana hotshots The Lost Notes prove that There’s No Place Like Home as they drive a sell-out crowd into raptures at the city’s prestigious Symphony Hall.

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Uriah Heep, April Wine, Tyketto – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 27th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re at The Magician’s Farewell in Manchester with Uriah Heep. Tyketto and April Wine in support.

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Red Sky July on Prince: Why I Love (1)

By Special Guest on 27th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

In the first of three ‘why I love’s heading our way from Red Sky July, Shelly Poole from the band tells us why she loves Prince!

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Annie Dressner – For The Thrill Of It: Single Review

By Seuras Og on 26th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Punchy power pop to play loud and ponder from the ever brilliant Annie Dressner.

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Bilk w/Coast & The Pill – Engine Rooms, Southampton: Live Review

By Micha Thompson on 26th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Following the release of their debut album, Essex, Drugs and Rock and Roll, Bilk head out on their biggest ever UK Tour. 

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