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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Laura Fell – Talk It All Apart: EP Review

By John Barlass on 21st May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Laura Fell is back and new EP, Talk It All Apart is something very special indeed.  As a foretaste for her planned second album, it’s irresistible.  Help Laura make sure that album happens!

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I’m With Her – Wild And Clear And Blue: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 21st May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Superlative to the power of 3, a classic is made with I’m With Her album number 2.

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Martin Carthy – Transform Me Then Into A Fish : Album Review

By Seuras Og on 21st May 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

Think not what he was, admire and imbibe what he is! A Martin Carthy birthday celebration.

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Mànran – Something That I Said: Single Review

By Seuras Og on 20th May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

(Glitter)balls to neo-trad, as Mànran take on a different hue. (Don’t worry, it’s fine!)

Wolf Alice return with new single, album and tour: News

By At The Barrier on 19th May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Wolf Alice return with a new single, album and tour. It’s time for Wolf Alice to take the next step on their path to greatness.

Paul Armfield – Between The Covers: Album Review

By John Barlass on 19th May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Isle of Wight singer/songwriter Paul Armfield is back – new album Between the covers combines his love of both music and literature in one handy volume

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Steven Wilson – The Lowry, Salford Quays: Live!

By Mike Ainscoe on 19th May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Steven Wilson presents TH5 OV5RV95W plus a healthy chunk of his growing catalogue in the Lyric Theatre at The Lowry.

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The Flower Kings – Love: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 19th May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The Flower Kings once again on point with ‘Love’ and their brand of Progressive Rock plus.

Bruce Springsteen – Manchester Co-Op Live #2: Live!

By Mike Ainscoe on 19th May 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

We’re back at night #2 at Manchester Coop Live for Springsteen on a Saturday night.

Stiff Little Fingers – The Singles, 1978 – 1983: Album Review

By Dominic Walsh on 18th May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Cherry Red Records release compilation from Stiff Little Fingers’ most commercially successful period. A compact and succinct selections of some bona fide classics.

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Sparks – Are They MAD!? Album Review

By Peter Freeth on 16th May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Stay with it. It’s worth it. Ron and Russell Mael return for their 28th reincarnation as Sparks and ask Are They MAD!?

Bity Booker – The Frog, The Mouse, The Ship, The Cabin Boy: EP Review

By John Barlass on 16th May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Two new songs from Bity Booker – a lady who tells a wonderful story, The Frog, The Mouse, the Ship, The Cabin Boy, ably demonstrates

Adam Lytle – Altars: Album Review

By John Barlass on 16th May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Second album from Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Adam Lytle.  Altars blends folk and gothic influences with dashes of heavy rock and industrial – with the influence of Cohen, Walker and Cave never far below the surface

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Bruce Springsteen – Manchester Co-Op Live #1: Live!

By Mike Ainscoe on 15th May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re at night #1 as an impassioned Bruce Springsteen kicks off a three night run at the Co-op live on his return to Manchester.

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An Danssa Dub – Through The Storm: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 14th May 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Reggae-trad fusioneers An Danssa Dub tackle the difficult second album challenge with honours. Well irie!

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