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Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2026 – Day One: Live Review

By At The Barrier on 17th August 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Day One of Fairport’s Cropredy 2026 is an absolute scorcher both on the stage and off! Temperatures rocket as we achieve lift off for the 2026 event.

Mushroomhead w/ Helgrind – Islington O2 Academy, London: Live Review

By Graham Hilling on 17th August 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Mushroomhead bring their unique brand of metal to the London stage….we went along to see if they still bite!

Matt Fryers – Daylight: New Single

By At The Barrier on 14th August 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

He’s on a roll. The new single from Matt Fryers sees daylight.

Kittie w/ Split Chain, Harpy – Manchester Club Academy: Live Review

By Dominic Walsh on 13th August 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Canadian metal heroes Kittie return to a sold out Manchester after dazzling Bloodstock Festival performance. Up and coming metal mob Split Chain and goth mistress Harpy are in support.

The Pineapple Thief – Far And Wide: New Album News

By Mike Ainscoe on 12th August 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

News on the new album from The Pineapple Thief – Far And Wide is coming in October 2026.

Phil Odgers & John Kettle – The War Is Over: The Songs of Phil Ochs Vol 2: Album Review

By John Barlass on 11th August 2026 • ( 2 Comments )

The War Is Over sees Phil Odgers & John Kettle pay further respect to the legendary Phil Ochs on the 50th anniversary of his passing.

Spectral Wound w/ Final Dose – Gorilla, Manchester: Live Review

By Dominic Walsh on 11th August 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Québécois black metal outfit Spectral Wound return to Manchester with Final Dose in support.

Jah Wobble & Tian Qiyi – Mystic Liverpool; The Beatles Psychedelic Psongbook: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 11th August 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

The collective Wobble/Wardle family turn on, tune in and drop an album of psurprising psuccour.

Singles Selection – Issue #20

By At The Barrier on 11th August 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Welcome to Issue #20 of Singles Selection. With Singles Selection, we take a look at some of the brand new singles that have pricked our ears. Some of them might be the precursor to a forthcoming album, others might be standalone. Whatever the intent, these singles are worthy of your time.