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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

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Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman – Another Day At The Circus: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 18th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

‘Live in concert’ – Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman place one foot in front of the other and walk the tightrope of live performance, making it look a breeze.

Lisa Crawley – What You Can Do: Single Review

By John Barlass on 18th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

New Zealand-born, Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist & sessioneer Lisa Crawley previews her forthcoming EP.

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Mike & The Mechanics – The Barbican, York: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 17th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re at York Barbican – Looking Back and Living The Years – with Mike Rutherford & The Mechanics. There’s even a drift into Genesis!

Avishai Cohen – Brightlight: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 17th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Avishai Cohen’s album Brightlight highlights a composer and bassist who seeks to explore new musical paths, redefine musical boundaries, all the while achieving musical excellence.

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The Levellers Collective – The Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 17th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

We join The Levellers Collective in Liverpool for a deep dive into the catalogue alongside the more familiar expectations.

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Sleep Token – Emergence: Single Review

By Howard King on 16th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Sleep Token are set for a huge 2025. Download Festival headliners and a brand new album are on the horizon. World domination beckons.

Courting – Lust for Life Or: How To Thread The Needle And Come Out The Other Side To Tell The Story: Album Review

By Harry Hodgson on 16th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Following their second album New Last Name; released last year; Courting are back with yet another burst of creative guitar music.

Steve Tilston – Last Call: Album Review

By John Barlass on 13th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

So here we are.  54 years on from his 1971 debut album, Acoustic Confusion, venerable singer-songwriter Steve Tilston has issued his last offering. 

Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks – Perpetual Change: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 13th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Jon Anderson recaptures his muse with an injection of musical excellence from the Band Geeks.

Fortress Festival 2025 is sold out: News

By At The Barrier on 12th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

For the third year running, Fortress Festival is a complete sell out. All weekend and limited day tickets are all gone with a stunning line up set to take the stage in Scarborough.

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Steven Wilson – The Overview: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 12th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

What happens when Steven Wilson heads out towards the dark side of the moon for the chance to imagine a glance back at Earth.

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Joanne Shaw Taylor – Hell Of A Good Time: Single Review

By Howard King on 12th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Joanne Shaw Taylor releases an astounding prelude to her forthcoming album. A song about how sometimes a party isn’t really a party at all.

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Ben Stubbs – We Are Men: Single Review

By John Barlass on 12th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Ben Stubbs is back. New single We Are Men is a charity release, timed to tie in with World Music Therapy Day.

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Basia Bulat – Basia’s Palace: Album Review

By John Barlass on 11th March 2025 • ( 2 Comments )

Montreal-based singer-songwriter Basia Bulat finds a new direction – without neglecting her folk roots – on her 7th album, Basia’s Palace.

Signia Alpha – Wonderland: Album Review

By John Barlass on 11th March 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Psychedelia, folk, Beatle influences and a generous dash of humour – it’s all here on Wonderland, the new mini-album from Matt Webster and his Signia Alpha ensemble

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