acoustic Archives – At The Barrier

Richard Thompson, Katherine Priddy – The Opera House, Manchester: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 1st November 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

Halloween night, so tricks AND treats with Richard Thompson and Katherine Priddy.

Saskia – Where Are We Heading: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 26th October 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Saskia Griffiths-Moore asks Where Are We Heading on a subtle and classy acoustic set.

The Last Inklings – The Impossible Wild: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 29th September 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

The debut album from The Last Inklings. An exercise in cross pollination of the finest kind.

Indolore – After The Rain: Album Review

By Howard King on 2nd May 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

After the Rain by Indolore is a summery collection of mellow, tuneful songs bringing a radiant touch through contemplative and reflective thoughts.

The Pineapple Thief – The Soord Sessions: News

By At The Barrier on 30th January 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

News of the forthcoming 4CD compilation of The Pineapple Thief frontman, Bruce Soord’s lockdown sessions.

Jon Gomm – The Faintest Idea: Album Review

By John Barlass on 29th October 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

A unique mix of warmth and virtuosity from Blackpool-born acoustic guitar supremo, Jon Gomm.

Laura Fell – Safe From Me: Album Review

By John Barlass on 18th October 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Laura Fell releases Safe From Me; an exquisite debut from London-based singer-songwriter who is a trained psychotherapist.

Laura Marling – Song For Our Daughter: Album Review

By John Barlass on 9th April 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Laura Marling delights on her seventh LP, that has surprisingly been released at short notice to provide a sense of union in 2020.

Why I Love: Scott & Maria on The Beatles

By Special Guest on 7th April 2020 • ( 3 Comments )

Scott & Maria are an Anglo-Celtic-Hellenic duo who write uplifting acoustic tunes evoking the heart with their mesmerising harmonies. Influenced by the earth and the stars and all forms of love, they create powerful feel good music.

Ian Prowse – Sheffield City Hall: Live Review

By Dominic Walsh on 8th March 2020 • ( 2 Comments )

Playing as main support to Elvis Costello, Ian Prowse delivers a lesson in how to warm up a crowd.

Matt McGinn on John Martyn

By At The Barrier on 26th February 2020 • ( 1 Comment )

Matt McGinn has already released one of the best albums of 2020 in Lessons Of War. The County Down native is a master wordsmith who has crafted brilliant, narrative songs. Here, he tells us why he loves the music of John Martyn.