Bewitcher – Cursed Be Thy Kingdom: Album Review
Bewitcher return with their third album, Cursed Be Thy Kingdom. It’s the band’s first release on Century Media.
Elly Kellner – The Right Tools: EP Review
Elly Kellner has done it again! More melodic reflections from The most Melancholy Lady of the Lowlands.
Singles Round Up – April 2021
At The Barrier, we cover many albums, but there’s also a lot of new music around that takes single form too. These singles are from artists that have caught our attention, and we want to dive in deeper to the tracks. Here are a few select choices from Jordan Dean, Raw Soul Express, Jack Rose, Vinok and Tommy Newport for the next instalment of our Singles Round Up.
Cannibal Corpse – Violence Unimagined: Album Review
Cannibal Corpse return with another devastating, tectonic shifting album. Violence Unimagined is their fifteenth studio effort.
Kate Rusby – Hand Me Down: Live Review
Kate Rusby offers a thoroughly professional production allowing us, despite being as far from the stage as we could possibly be, to feel ever so close.
Morpheus Project – Mozaick: Album Review
Already receiving rave reviews from the likes of Prog Magazine, Scala Radio and BBC Introducing, Morpheus Project’s Mozaick is a must listen album with elements of progressive rock at its core.
The Vintage Caravan – Monuments: Album Review
The Vintage Caravan revive their retro rock template for another outing. Their new album – Monuments – is out on Napalm Records on 16th April.
Anna Elizabeth Laube – Annamania: Album Review
Anna Laube’s fifth release Annamania will bring a breath of fresh air to your spring listening with a joyful mix of country sounds.
der Mist – self titled: Album Review
Could der Mist be the next big thing out of Scotland. Check out our review of their self-titled debut album.
Why I Love: Them Bloody Kids on System Of A Down
We welcome Them Bloody Kids to the site as they write for our Why I Love column. Each member of the London based trio gives us their take on why they love the mighty System Of A Down.
The Pineapple Thief – The Soord Sessions 1-4: Album Review
The lockdown collection from The Pineapple Thief frontman Bruce Soord runs to a four disc package.
Amigo The Devil – Born Against: Album Review
Dark, Macabre, Unhinged, Unsettling. Meet Amigo The Devil. Enjoy the Born Against album. If you dare.
Twinnie to release Hollywood Gypsy (Reimagined) EP
British country-pop singer/songwriter Twinnie will release a reimagined 5-track EP in celebration of the 1-year anniversary of her debut studio album.
Rose Simpson – Muse, Odalisque, Handmaiden: Book Review
Rose Simpson gives a fascinating insight to the life, times and adventures of the psychedelic folk pioneers – The Incredible String Band
LearningToDive – Norwegian Pop: Album Review
Showcasing how alternative music is always a world to get lost in, LearningToDive arrive with Norwegian Pop. Not for the faint-hearted.