Egg – Egg: Album Review
A new vinyl edition of the 1970 debut album by progressive rock pioneers Egg, bears witness to what a fine improvisational and musically creative band they were.
Deeparshi Roy on Boards Of Canada: Why I Love
Deeparshi Roy released Dream Sequence on January 1st 2025; one of the first records we reviewed this year. Here, he shares his love for Boards Of Canada.
The song never stands still – Blue Rose Code to road test new songs in 2025: News
Blue Rose Code, who have featured many times on At The Barrier, continue to inspire both on record and playing live. 2025 is going to be a big one for them.
Claudia Schwab – Went To Walk: Album Review
Isolated lockdown musings take on real shape. Album #3 from Claudia Schwab is a blend of Austro-Irish sounds, tinged with Indian exotica.
Dom Martin – Buried Alive: Album Review
Dom Martin adds his name to the ‘classic live’ album list. Electric and acoustic blues in abundance.
Jethro Tull – Curious Ruminant: New Album News
News of a new album from Jethro Tull, finding them on a rare run of form.
Camille Schmidt – Nude #9: Album Review:
An emotionally revealing album of eclectic songs from Camille Schmidt, a talented diverse singer songwriter from Brooklyn.
Genesis – The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway Super Deluxe: Album News/Review
22nd November 1974. Half a century since the release of Peter Gabriel’s Genesis swansong, The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway once more.
Bridget Hayden & The Apparitions – Cold Blows The Rain: Album Review
Masterfully bleak songs of winter from Bridget Hayden, delivered with a feel of disinterment rather than revival.
Blue Öyster Cult – 50th Anniversary Live – Third Night: Album Review
We reach the third and final night of the Blue Öyster Cult three night stint in NYC with Secret Treaties showcased.
Magnum – Live at KK’s Steel Mill: Album Review
Wolverhampton provides the setting for a fitting souvenir of a live Magnum before the loss of Tony Clarkin.
Deeparshi Roy – Dream Sequence: Album Review
Deeparshi Roy explores new ground with his first solo album, Dream Sequence. Expect instrumental post-rock.
Tremonti – The End Will Show Us How: Album Review
With a musical catalogue that includes 18 previously released full length albums from his work with Creed, Alter Bridge and various solo endeavours, world-renowned guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Mark Tremonti is back with his sixth album from his solo band, Tremonti.
25 For ’25: Opinion
With 25 for ’25 the ATB team scratch their heads over what they’re looking forward to over the next twelve months in the world of music.
Liz Jones And The Broken Windows – Double Measures: Album Review
Broken Windows featuring Liz Jones on vocals on an energetic and stunning third album.