instrumental Archives : At The Barrier

Long Distance Calling – Live At Lichtburg: Album Review

Long Distance Calling provide a musical experience on a par with the likes of Hawkwind and leave you in awe of the music they accomplish.

Neoteric Ensemble’s debut album brilliantly brings together jazz and classical music across a collection of superb intricate compositions.

‘Hard to categorise’ instrumental set from Keith M Thomson hits several sweet spots.

Good old fashioned power trio work from three masters of their craft. The Aristocrats wind up a set of UK dates in Manchester.

Lovingly curated from the Richard Hawley jukebox – what happens when you can’t walk past a record shop…

Long Distance Calling release a new album dedicated to human abuse of the environment through some original soundscapes.

True craftsmen of their art, Damien O’Kane & Ron Block whip up a banjo fuelled storm.

Instrumental and experimental Post-Rock duo Nordic Giants release a third intriguing and immersive collection.

An angry concept album resplendent in intricate, progressive rock from Canadian composer Lucas Lee with regular collaborator Marco Minneman.

A mandolin, electric and acoustic guitar instrumental work by Broon. Bizarrely, Cosmic Ceilidh is also one for the Rush fans to investigate.

Post Louis join us at the barrier for another instalment of Why I Love. Robbie Stern writes of his love of Do Make Say Think.