folk Archives : At The Barrier

Rob Clarke – Opiope: Album Review

By John Barlass on 28th May 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Full of psych-pop and droll Liverpudlian observation, Rob Clarke once again reminds us nothing is serious – and nothing is sacred – on Opiope.

Adam Ross – Bring On The Apathy: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 28th May 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Go further, seize the apathy, as Ross bares his soul with melodious maudlin charm and wit on Bring On The Apathy.

Jamie Webster returns with new single, album and tour: News

By At The Barrier on 20th May 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

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

By John Barlass on 13th May 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

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.

Dan Walsh – At The Station: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 12th May 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Bluegrass frolics from the UFQ banjo man to banish the banjax in your life and of those around you. Dan Walsh releases At The Station.

Lemoncello – Perfect Place: Album Review

By John Barlass on 12th May 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

“How do we move without stepping off the edge of the cliff?” ask Dublin alt-folk duo Lemoncello, as they explore how external pressures quietly shape personal relationships on their new album, Perfect Place

Abigail Lapell – Shadow Child: Album Review

By John Barlass on 6th May 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Toronto singer-songwriter Abigail Lapell tracks the gestation and arrival of her longed-for first child over the nine tracks of new album, Shadow Child. Her best yet? It could be…

Glad Town Ghost on Vin Garbutt: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 3rd May 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

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

By Howard King on 30th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

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

By Stuart Anderton on 29th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Ancient folk stories inspire tales of modern-day transformation on Emily Portman’s harmony-driven record, her solo outing in a decade

Topette!! – Tazon: Album Review

By John Barlass on 28th April 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Our favourite Anglo-French folk ‘supergroup’ Topette!! are here again with an eclectic mix of dance tunes, all performed with that unique Topette!! zip.