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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

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Mudlow – Headlights : Video Premiere

By At The Barrier on 1st January 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Video premiere for Headlights – the new single from Mudlow – as 2025 starts as we hope it means to go on.

Best Live Shows of 2024: Opinion

By At The Barrier on 31st December 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

We look back at some of our favourite live shows of 2024. From record breaking world tours to gigs on our doorsteps.

Best Albums Of 2024: Opinion

By At The Barrier on 31st December 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

As ever, the years roll by and another year of fine music is in the history books. 2024, like many years before, has seen amazing releases across many genres.

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Tennessee Waltz – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review

By Howard King on 30th December 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Last gig of the year at Over Hulton Folk Club is spent with Tennessee Waltz.

Don Powell’s Occasional Flames – Never Mind The Baubles: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 23rd December 2024 • ( 1 Comment )

Don Powell’s Occasional Flames reboot their seasonal offering. Bah humbug and all as they carry on with all the carry on.

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Piers Faccini &  Ballaké Sissoko – Bourne On The Wind: Single Review

By John Barlass on 23rd December 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Pastoral Englishness and Malian sensibilities unite on the lead single from the forthcoming album by Piers Faccini and Ballaké Sissoko.

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The Sharon Shannon Big Band – A Tribute To Shane: Live Review

By Seuras Og on 22nd December 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Sharon Shannon and her Big Band pay tribute to Shane in Brum.

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Katie Knipp – Me: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 22nd December 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Fire, flair and Blues class from Katie Knipp.

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Baskery – The Young Sessions: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 20th December 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Baskery get all Shakey – the Neil Young legacy gets coated with lush harmonies.

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Hands Of The Heron – Quiet Light: Album Review

By John Barlass on 20th December 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

3rd album from Bristol-based psych-folk trio, Hands Of The Heron, is the perfect accompaniment to that contemplative activity.

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Boss Morris – Boss Morris: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 19th December 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Morris for both minors and matures, to absorb and enjoy. File under ‘lovely’.

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Hotel Art – Elevator Music: Album Review

By John Barlass on 19th December 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Debut album from the Boo Hewerdine/Vlado Nosal collaboration, Hotel Art.  Guaranteed to charm.

Superlocrian – Hills & Valleys: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 18th December 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Hills & Valleys is the musically superb and atmospheric album, from the seven-piece acoustic jazz ensemble Superlocrian.

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Yani Martinelli – Polaris: Album Review

By John Barlass on 18th December 2024 • ( 4 Comments )

Melodious dreamscapes, sumptuous harmonies and plush instrumentation and Polaris, the new album from Yani Martinelli is a triumph.

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Yes – The Best Of The Rabin Years: ‘Album Review’

By Mike Ainscoe on 17th December 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

We go out on a limb and attempt to pick the best of the Rabin years on a single Yes LP.

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