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Reissues & Compilations of 2020 – Writers’ Picks

By At The Barrier on 21st December 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

We turn our attention to the many excellent reissues and compilations that have helped to keep many of us afloat in 2020.

Mick Tyas: A Tribute

By John Barlass on 19th December 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

We at At The Barrier were saddened to learn of the death of Mick Tyas, multi-instrumentalist and long-time bassist in Durham’s The Whisky Priests.

Why I Love: Jo Quail on Sieben

By Special Guest on 17th December 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Virtuoso cellist Jo Quail joins us at the barrier to tell us why she loves another amazing solo artist, Sieben.

Life In The Stocks – Matt Stocks: Book feature

By Mike Ainscoe on 15th December 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

We have a chat with DJ/writer/presenter Matt Stocks whose first book Life In The Stocks gathers conversations with musicans and creatives.

Kate Rusby Presents Happy Holly Day: News

By At The Barrier on 9th December 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Kate Rusby is determined to bring the joy of her usual Christmas tour to the comfort of everyone’s homes with the special delivery of a full-length concert streamed worldwide on December 12 at 7.30pm GMT.

Albums of 2020 – Writers Picks

By At The Barrier on 8th December 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

2020 has been a tremendously challenging year for many obvious reasons. One thing that has kept many of us afloat is an endless stream of amazing music.

15 Years of Reveal Records – Home Is Where The Art Is: News

By At The Barrier on 8th December 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Celebrating 15 Years of Reveal Records label Home Is Where The Art Is is the first compilation of music from Reveal artists.

Why I Love: Clara Engel on Down By Law

By Special Guest on 6th December 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Clara Engel brings us another first in our Why I Love column as she writes about the influence of a film. Down By Law contains music from Marc Ribot, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni and Tom Waits.