Charlotte Carpenter – A Modern Rage: Album Review
Charlotte Carpenter considers life experiences and the challenges of the journey into womanhood on her debut full-length album.
Ben Folds – What Matters Most: Album Review
A masterclass in reverie, reflection and finding hope in impossible situations. Ben Folds has lots to say on his first album in eight years.
Hamish Hawk – Saint Luke’s, Glasgow: Live Review
The Glasgow audience raise the roof. Hamish Hawk both live and on record is a phenomenon, with a serious lyrical and musical talent.
Marine Girls – Lazy Ways and Beach Party: Album Review
The Marine Girls two albums are re-released in a single package, and represent indie classics, that remain timeless in their appeal.
Lightning Seeds, Liverpool Olympia, Saturday 12th November.
They’re coming home. The Lightning Seeds make their triumphant homecoming in Liverpool.
Indigo Bay – After Dark: EP Review
Joyous, juicy jangles from Grimsby’s indie-rockers, Indigo Bay on their new EP – After Dark.
New single to be released to support refugee hostel in Lviv, Ukraine: News
Benedict Scrivener to release charity single in aid of refugee hostel in Lviv, Ukraine. A song born out of personal experience.
Field Medic – Grow Your Hair Long if You’re Wanting to See Something That You Can Change: Album Review
Lo-fi songs of brooding and self-reflection from LA-based songwriter Field Medic.
Liam Gallagher / The Charlatans / Goat Girl – Manchester Etihad Stadium: Live Review
Liam Gallagher returns home to further grow the champions vibe in the blue half of Manchester before two huge nights at Knebworth.
Bear’s Den – O2 Institute, Birmingham; Live Review
Bear’s Den hit Birmingham O2 Institute in support of their latest long-player; Blue Hours.
Maz O’Connor – What I Wanted: Album Review
Maz O’Connor returns with her eagerly awaited follow up to 2019’s impressive Chosen Daughter.
Lee Rogers – Gameblood: Album Review
Lee Rogers releases Gameblood; blue collar rock from a hardman gentler than he knows.
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.
The War On Drugs – First Direct Arena, Leeds: Live Review
The War On Drugs bring their latest show to Leeds in support of their latest record: I Don’t Live Here Anymore.
lostboy on Pulp’s Disco 2000: Why I Love
We welcome Max Clutterbuck of lostboy to At The Barrier as he shares his love of one of the greatest songs ever…Pulp’s Disco 2000.
