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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

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Gilmore Trail – Wildfire: EP Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 6th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Gilmore Trail close out with a 17 minute epic to end all epics.

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Tommy Castro and The Painkillers – Closer To The Bone: Album Review

By Howard King on 6th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Solid traditional blues with no frills but plenty of thrills abound in Tommy Castro and The Painkiller’s 8th outing.

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Dream Theater – Parasomnia: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 5th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

One step forward, two steps back, in the latest chapter of the Dream Theater saga as ‘MP’ resumes his rightful place on the drum stool.

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Logan Richard – Up From Here: Single Review

By John Barlass on 5th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Mellow sounds as Prince Edward Island-born singer-songwriter Logan Richard previews his forthcoming album with single #2, Up From Here.

The Verve – This Is Music: The Singles: Album Review

By Dominic Walsh on 4th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

This Is Music: The Singles from The Verve is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary. As such, the collection is re-thought for a first ever vinyl release.

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Bonnie “Prince” Billy – The Purple Bird: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 4th February 2025 • ( 1 Comment )

A veritable smorgasbord of country motifs allow Will Oldham to further project his idiosyncrasies, with deceptively conventional masterclass.

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Michael Webster on Neil Young: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 4th February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re joined by Manchester singer-songwriter, Michael Webster, who lays open his admiration for one of his inspirations, Neil Young.

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Matt McGinn featuring Paul Brady – Analog Man In A Digital World: Single Review

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

The relationship between Matt McGinn and Paul Brady continues to enthrall with the release of a new single.

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Dorie Jackson – Stupid Says Run: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 3rd February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Dorie Jackson flies once again – expect the unexpected from the House of Kaprekar. No Prog required.

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Ruth Lyon – Wickerman: New Single

By Mike Ainscoe on 3rd February 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

New single from Ruth Lyon. Wickerman offers the first taste of a new project due for release later this year.

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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