Paul TJ O’Neill – Days In Glass Cages: Album Review
Bolton Iron Maiden drummer/vocalist Paul TJ O’Neill returns with Days In Glass Cages – an insightful ‘Bugs Life’ story that channels a host of 70s icons in the process.
Folk East 2026 – Sotterley Estate, near Beccles: Festival Review
Go (Folk) East, young man, they said; it’ll be quicker than going west. A superlative Suffolk shindig well worth the celebrating.
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2026 – Gallery (3)
From the barrier and beyond. Our gallery of day three of Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2026.
DMA’s Acoustic – The Yard, Manchester: Live Review
Aussie Indie-Rock Trio DMA’s headed to Manchester’s The Yard for an intimate record store show in association with Piccadilly Records.
Damnation Festival 2026 – Full line up revealed: News
Damnation Festival 2026 complete the line up for what will be a huge celebration of extreme music across all genres and boundaries.
Public Service Broadcasting – The Piece Hall, Halifax: Live Review
Public Service Broadcasting excel as they reach the Piece Hall in Halifax for their biggest show outside of London.
Hollywood Vampires w/ The Damned – Colchester Castle Park: Live Review
What could have been better than The Hollywood Vampires on a hot summer evening in the shadow of a castle! We went along to check it out!
Barbara at Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2026: Interview
At The Barrier catches up with Barbara after their triumphant appearance at Fairport’s Cropredy Convention. John Barlass asks the questions…
Anthony Phillips – Gemini: Pieces For Piano: Album Review
Anthony Phillips performs a magical set of compositions for piano, conveying a moving sense of emotion, mood and stories.
The Jayhawks – Sanctuary Park: Album Review
The Jayhawks return with their first album in six years – just in time to celebrate their 40th Anniversary.
Elanor Moss – The Knife, The Needle: Album Review
No damage done, but Moss still tempers her silk with steel, crushing any resistance with a field full of feathers.
Jimmy Eat World – The Piece Hall, Halifax: Live Review
Jimmy Eat World celebrates 25 Years of Bleed American kicking off their UK your with a sold-out show at The Pice Hall in Halifax.
Black Spikes – Ydos: Album Review
Black Spikes, the Lithuanian genre shifting modern progressive metallers, return with Ydos. A concept album that demands full and undivided attention.
Nik Kershaw – 6 in 26 Tour, Nottingham: Live Review
After more than 40 years, Nik Kershaw proves that his thoughtful jazz-pop sound is as good as ever.
The Infernal Sea – Manchester Rebellion: Live Review
Steelheart Promotions assemble a stacked bill topped by The Infernal Sea performing The Great Mortality in full to celebrate ten years of their second album.