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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Windborne – To Warm The Winter Hearth: Album Review

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

A warming celebration of winter traditions from trailblazing Massachusetts vocal quartet, Windborne.

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And they’re off! Fairport’s Wintour 2025 is up and running: News

By John Barlass on 2nd February 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

Updates on the Fairport Convention Wintour which has just begun a run of 27 shows all across the land.

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The DSM IV – Negative Utopia: EP Review

By John Barlass on 1st February 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

Six tracks from Liverpool gothic alt-pop trio, The DSM IV, to supplement their 2023 debut album, New Age Paranoia.

Morganway – Kill The Silence: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 31st January 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Rousing UK Americana/folk/prog band Morganway unlock a vivid and varied third treasure chest of power and positivity.

MIKE – Showbiz!: Album Review

By Harry Hodgson on 31st January 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Showbiz! continues MIKE’s almost legendary album run, solidifying himself as one of the most consistent and one-of-a-kind alternative rap acts today. 

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Big Big Train – Big Big Bits (3): Opinion

By Mike Ainscoe on 30th January 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The next in our series of big big bits from Big Big Train is inspired by their 2024 live dates.

Johnny Lloyd – Punchline: Album Review

By John Barlass on 30th January 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Solo album #4 from Tribes’ frontman Johnny Lloyd.  Ten well-written, well-crafted and well-produced songs of love, loss and letting go.

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Cynefin – Shimli: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 30th January 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

A personal dispatch and a musical petition to maintain a language, culture and way of life. Cynefin transcends understanding of the language, through the beauty of its construction.

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Black Eyed Sons – Cowboys In Pinstriped Suits: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 29th January 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

If it ain’t broken, why fix it? Black Eyed Sons add their spin on a tried and trusted formula – and it works.

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Loudon Wainwright III – Loudon Live In London: Album Review

By John Barlass on 29th January 2025 • ( 3 Comments )

A marathon live session from Westchester County’s favourite, oldest and best satirist.  Could this be remembered as the DEFINITIVE collection?

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Notify – Worlds Collide: Album Review

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

Worlds Collide by Notify. Orchestras and a jazz tinged folk tradition emerge triumphant, after a bit of a wait.

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The Night Flight Orchestra – Give Us The Moon: Album Review

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

Final call for The Night Flight Orchestra on their latest journey – prepare for an overload of travel-related puns.

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West Coast Folk Festival 2025: Live Review

By Damian Liptrot on 27th January 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

January in Blackpool and it’s a return to the West Coast Folk Festival and we’re knocked out by the quality on display.

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ABWH – An Evening Of Yes Music Plus: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 27th January 2025 • ( 3 Comments )

Reissued, expanded and remastered edition of classic Yes alumni tour souvenir from ’88.

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Folk By The Oak 2025 – News

By At The Barrier on 27th January 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Latest news from the fine folk at Folk By The Oak …

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