Portable Radio – Should’ve Bounced: Video Premiere
Portable Radio release their new single, backed with two new B-sides, and we have the exclusive premiere of the bands’ new video!
Twinnie to release Hollywood Gypsy (Reimagined) EP
British country-pop singer/songwriter Twinnie will release a reimagined 5-track EP in celebration of the 1-year anniversary of her debut studio album.
White Moth Black Butterfly – The Cost of Dreaming: News
News of the upcoming album from White Moth Black Butterfly available on Kscope in May.
Why I Love: Perhaps Contraption on Godspeed You! Black Emperor
In our latest Why I Love, Christo Squier from Perhaps Contraption enlightens us about Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
Mick Peat – A Tribute
At The Barrier was saddened to read, this week, of the passing of Mick Peat, former member of The Ripley Wayfarers and Rogue’s Gallery and a nationally admired musician, singer and presenter on the folk scene.
The Pineapple Thief – The Soord Sessions: News
News of the forthcoming 4CD compilation of The Pineapple Thief frontman, Bruce Soord’s lockdown sessions.
How Brexit Has Destroyed UK Artists’ Ability To Tour In The EU – Fish speaks out
Fish speaks out in clarifying the precarious position for musicians hoping to tour in Europe.
Why I Love: Luke Jackson on Martyn Joseph
In the first Why I Love of 2021, singer songwriter Luke Jackson writes for us of his admiration for Martyn Joseph.
Reissues & Compilations of 2020 – Writers’ Picks
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
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
Virtuoso cellist Jo Quail joins us at the barrier to tell us why she loves another amazing solo artist, Sieben.
Albums of 2020 – Writers Picks
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.
Why I Love: Clara Engel on Down By Law
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.
Folk Album Chart launch event – HOME, Manchester
We attended a live event!! The official Folk Album Chart is launched by Mark Radcliffe at HOME in Manchester.
The Bolton Iron Maiden to release new album
The Bolton Iron Maiden are set to return with an album of new material following their 2006 release, Maiden Flight.