Paddy Boyle – The Sup; Songs About the Drink: Album Review
Irish folk singer Paddy Boyle accomplishes that rarest of things: He’s produced a collection of drinking songs that puts melody and craft before boisterousness. With stunning results…
pôt-pot – Warsaw 480km: Album Review
Warsaw 480km is the debut LP from Irish quintet pôt-pot, who infuse the propulsive grooves of krautrock with a phosphorescent psych-rock radiance, all underscored by harmonium drones, hypnotic male-female vocal harmonies, and deep layers of rough-hewn texture.
Kevin Rowland on music, home and what it means to be Irish: Interview
Speaking to At the Barrier journalist Peter Freeth and author of ‘Standing On The Shoulders of Giants’ Michael Daly, Kevin Rowland shares more of his insights, influences and aspirations.
Hothouse Flowers w/ Lorraine Nash – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review
Hothouse Flowers celebrate their first two albums in emphatic fashion. Support comes from the brilliantly talented Lorraine Nash.
Hothouse Flowers – The Older We Get – The London Years: Album Review
Hothouse Flowers have their London Records albums collected via Cherry Red Records offering a great overview of one of the finest Irish bands in the land.
Inhaler – Open Wide: Album Review
Inhaler return with Open Wide; their new album; following the release of 2023’s Cuts and Bruises.
The Sharon Shannon Big Band – A Tribute To Shane: Live Review
Sharon Shannon and her Big Band pay tribute to Shane in Brum.
Darkest Era w/ Gospelheim and Reliquia – Satan’s Hollow, Manchester: Live Review
Darkest Era squeeze in a couple of UK dates in support of 2022’s Wither On The Vine.
Cian Ducrot – Victory: Album Review
Cian Ducrot showcases his undoubted talent to the world in his debut album Victory.
Lankum – False Lankum : Album Review
Stunning showcase confirms this Irish band are way more than just dronetastic as they expand and extend their mastery of upending the tradition.
Daoirí Farrell – The Wedding Above In Glencree: Album Review
Fourth album from Irish troubadour Daoirí Farrell finds him in confident shape.
Inhaler – Cuts & Bruises: Album Review
Inhaler return with their new album, following the release of 2021’s It Won’t Always Be Like This. Does album two hit the spot?
TRIP – A Drop For Neptune: Album Review
Glasgow six-piece Trip release their debut, four years in the making.
Dystopian Future Movies on Kerbdog
Dystopian Future Movies are about to release their new album. ‘Inviolate’ will be the first release on Caroline Cawley’s new label, Lasairfhíona Records. Here, Caroline tells us of her love of Kerbdog in the latest in our Why I Love series.
Matt McGinn on John Martyn
Matt McGinn has already released one of the best albums of 2020 in Lessons Of War. The County Down native is a master wordsmith who has crafted brilliant, narrative songs. Here, he tells us why he loves the music of John Martyn.