Heidi Talbot – Sing It For A Lifetime: Album Review
Heidi Talbot releases Sing It For A Lifetime. Seldom has heartbreak sounded so beautiful. And so positive.
Lee Rogers – Gameblood: Album Review
Lee Rogers releases Gameblood; blue collar rock from a hardman gentler than he knows.
Gustaf Ljunggren with Skúli Sverrisson – Floreana: Album Review
Nordic Duo, Gustaf Ljunggren and Skúli Sverrisson, deliver restful and introspective tunes – an emotionally transportive experience
Bear’s Den – Blue Hours : Album Review
Bear’s Den return with their fourth LP, Blue Hours; one of their most personal records to date. It is sure to be an album of the year contender.
Tindersticks – Royal Festival Hall, London: Live Review
Tinderstick finally get out on the road in support of Past Imperfect: The Best Of Tindersticks ’92-’21. We were at Royal Festival Hall in London.
Clara Engel – Their Invisible Hands: Album Review
Their Invisible Hands by Clara Engel is an album you must hear, with its collection of engaging and immersive songs, and excellent musicianship.
Keston Cobblers Club – Alchemy: Album Review
Another shot of much appreciated bright and breezy inspiration from Keston Cobblers Club as they work their Alchemy.
DARKHER – The Buried Storm: Album Review
DARKHER, the brainchild of Jayn Maiven, returns with album number two; The Buried Storm.
Leveret – The Met, Bury: Live Review
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Leveret are back at The Met.
Dlù – Moch: Album Review
Moch by Dlù – the Gaels adept at re-skinning the cat into feisty new directions.
Dom Prag – Needle & Thread: Album Review
Dom Prag takes his classical sound into the folk realm with an intense set.
Astrid Williamson – Into The Mountain: Album Review
Striking new music from Shetland shield maiden stamps a retro footprint in the future. Astrid Williamson gives us Into The Mountain.
At The Barrier’s Favourite LIVE Albums – Of All Time!
What is the greatest live album of all time? At The Barrier’s writers take a look at their favourites from the history of live albums.
She Brought Me Gasoline – There Were Times: Album Review
Americana/Blues mix – with love from Zagreb, Croatia. She Brought Me Gasoline release There Were Times.
Jack O’Rourke – Wild Place: Album Review
Jack O’Rourke is a hidden gem from Ireland, awaiting to capture your ears and imagination. Stellar songwriting with a voice to live for.