Perfect Stranger – Unfinished Business: Album Review
Unfinished Business by Perfect Stranger is an album that winningly combines music that is challenging and thought provoking.
Various Artists – A New Awakening: Adventures In British Jazz 1966-1971: Album Review
A New Awakening documents, how jazz found a new vital relevance and a widening audience, embracing rock, blues and folk influences.
Louise Dodds – All I Know: Album Review
Louise Dodds, on her new album All I Know, delivers a set of outstanding vocal performances allied with expressive and heartfelt songwriting.
Avishai Cohen – Brightlight: Album Review
Avishai Cohen’s album Brightlight highlights a composer and bassist who seeks to explore new musical paths, redefine musical boundaries, all the while achieving musical excellence.
Artie Zaitz – The Regulator: Album Review
The Regulator is a fine example of the impeccable guitar playing of Artie Zaitz, perfectly melding together jazz and blues influences.
Notify – Worlds Collide: Album Review
Worlds Collide by Notify. Orchestras and a jazz tinged folk tradition emerge triumphant, after a bit of a wait.
The song never stands still – Blue Rose Code to road test new songs in 2025: News
Blue Rose Code, who have featured many times on At The Barrier, continue to inspire both on record and playing live. 2025 is going to be a big one for them.
Superlocrian – Hills & Valleys: Album Review
Hills & Valleys is the musically superb and atmospheric album, from the seven-piece acoustic jazz ensemble Superlocrian.
Mark Winkler – The Rules Don’t Apply: Album Review
Mark Winkler delivers a fine new album, permeated with some great jazz vocal performances.
Trio HLK – Anthropometricks: Album Review
Trio HLK release their second album Anthropometricks, and it is an impressive musical tour de force.
Blue Rose Code – The Montrose Playhouse, Montrose: Live Review
Blue Rose Code play an intimate acoustic show, encompassing both new and old songs, hosted by Montrose Folk Club .
Chris Spedding – Songs Without Words: Album Review
Chris Spedding’s very fine early solo album, Songs Without Words, is a long lost gem of jazz-rock music.
Kevin Figes – WALLPAPER MUSIC II: Album Review
WALLPAPER MUSIC II is a collection of superbly played compositions that engagingly brings together jazz and progressive rock influences.
Julia Holter – Something In The Room She Moves: Album Review
Julia Holter releases album number six in the form of Something In The Room She Moves. The New York polymath showcases many sides to the creative spectrum.
Blue Rose Code – Never Know Why: Single Review
Blue Rose Code release a stunning second single from their forthcoming new album Bright Circumstance.