Jamie Webster returns with new single, album and tour: News
Jamie Webster has become a bit of a folk phenomenon over the past few years. He now returns with new music and news of a new tour.
Teddy Thompson – Never Be The Same: Album Review
First bunch of original songs from Teddy Thompson since his 2020 offering, Heartbreaker Please. Never Be the Same is a collection of confessional songs – the perfect vehicle for that clear, emotional, voice of his.
Glad Town Ghost on Vin Garbutt: Why I Love
We welcome Dale Husband aka Glad Town Ghost to At The Barrier’s Why I Love Column as writes about the Teeside Troubadour, Vin Garbutt.
Gren Bartley – Sunsets, Circles And Waves: Album Review
English troubadour Gren Bartley exposes his personal thoughts, poetically and musically, allowing us an insight into his life philosophy.
Emily Portman – Dominion Of Spells: Album Review
Ancient folk stories inspire tales of modern-day transformation on Emily Portman’s harmony-driven record, her solo outing in a decade
Honey & The Bear – A Wish & A Tide: Album Review
English exquisita from East Anglia, ornamental and elegant, Honey and the Bear are sounding ever more like a joy.
Eugene McGuinness – Eugene McGuinness versus The Universe: Album Review
Raw, mysterious and thoroughly entrancing. Eugene McGuinness versus The Universe is a mellow, melodic, masterful mélange of sweet off-kilter pop
Ben De La Cour – Kitchen Garden Café, B’ham: Live Review
Exquisite songs of a life well bruised from Ben De La Cour. We’re at the Birmingham stop off on his latest tour.
Luke James Williams – Limes Hotel: Album Review
Long-awaited sophomore album from Luke James Williams traces questions of morality, belief, connection and the quiet work of piecing yourself back together after loss.
Valtos – The Last Light: Album Review
Game upped, beats precisioned and vocals aligned, what’s not to love? Valtos release The Last Night.
Jim Moray – Gallants: Album Review
Inveterate updater of English folk songs. Jim Moray, brings another set of 19th Century classics into the 21st with his characteristic aplomb
Fairport Convention Wintour 2026 cntd: Live Review
The 2026 Fairport Convention tour rolls into Lytham – we pick out the highlights of the gig by the coast.
Singles Selection – Issue #4
Our fourth issue of Singles Selection features singles from Bedouine, Indolore, Michael J. Sheehy and Lines Of Silence.
The Young’uns w/ Maz O’Connor & Charlotte Carpenter – Stoller Hall, Manchester: Live Review
The Young’uns return to the Stoller Hall as part of Manchester Folk Festival. Support comes from Maz O’Connor and Charlotte Carpenter to create a fine evening of music.
AJ Clarke – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
Over Hulton Folk Club plays host to Bek Jones and AJ Clarke.