Slipknot – The End, So Far: Album Review
Slipknot return for another blast of the extreme on The End, So Far…the closing of a chapter and the beginning of a new one? The signs are here.
Sue Harding – Darkling: Album Review
Sue Harding gets up close and personal as she explores the resonance of Darkling.
Pentangle – Through The Ages (1984-1995): Album review
Deluxe six disc compilation of Pentangle’s “middle” period from Cherry Red.
Thank you, Gerry Conway!
After 24 years in the Fairport engine room, Gerry Conway has decided to call time. At The Barrier pays its short tribute to a rare talent.
Ellie Gowers – Dwelling By The Weir: Album review
Delightful tales of Warwickshire lives and legends – a stunning debut album from Warwick’s Ellie Gowers
Kill Strings on FOALS: Why I Love
As they release their debut album Limbo, Kill Strings singer/guitarist Lee joins us to share his love for Foals.
Erja Lyytinen and Danny Bryant do the Blues: Single reviews
Two blues singles to rock your socks off from Lyttinen and Bryant giving us the very best of blues from both countries.
Doctor Millar -Ruining Everything: Album Review
Rewarding reinvention of Dublin legend evokes memories of classic Irish acts, all framed within an acidic self judgement.
Siobhan Miller – Bloom: Album Review
A retro folk bomb of some delight, consistently sublime vocals with sterling backing from an A team of Scots trad specialists.
Kyle Stephens – Considering Every Change: Album Review
Widescreen debut from Toronto singer/songwriter Kyle Stephens. Dreaming is encouraged
The Blackheart Orchestra – Hotel Utopia: Album Review
Into the Great Unknown with The Blackheart Orchestra.
Yumi And The Weather – It’s All In My Head: Album Review
Disturbing, confessional second album from Brighton’s Yumi And The Weather on It’s All In My Head.
Lunatraktors in Lancashire : Live Review
Lunatraktors let loose in Lancashire. Traditionalists beware.
blacktoothed on Judas Priest: Why I Love
blacktoothed singer Henni joins us at the barrier to share his story about his passion for Metal Gods, Judas Priest.
Loudon Wainwright III – Liberty Theatre, Dublin: Live Review
Westchester County’s, oldest and best satirist, the world’s favourite six-string tragicomedian, Loudon Wainwright III visits Dublin.