Aurora – SWG3, Glasgow: Live Review
Aurora brings a unique stage presence, and incredible songs and music, to an admiring and appreciative Glasgow audience.
Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders – The Apex, Bury St. Edmunds: Live Review
Hits, deep cuts and a few pleasant surprises. Ystrad Mynach’s favourite son, Andy Fairweather Low, brings joy to Bury St. Edmunds.
Annie Keating – Chapel Arts Centre, Bath: Live Review
At The Barrier favourite Annie Keating kicks off her UK tour in style at Bath’s delightful Chapel Arts Centre
War Of The Worlds – Manchester Arena: Live Review
Jeff Wayne returns with War Of The Worlds – the classic story of men from Mars; this time with a more prophetic slant.
The Trials Of Cato – The Met, Bury: Live Review
The Trials continue – we catch up with the ‘new’ Trials Of Cato at The Met in Bury.
Mail Train – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
The folk club scene is still alive and kicking. We’re at the Over Hulton Folk Club for Mail Train.
Wardruna and Jo Quail – Manchester Albert Hall: Live Review
Wardruna finally get on the road with the brilliant Jo Quail in support. We witness an impeccable and moving show in Manchester.
Leveret – The Met, Bury: Live Review
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Leveret are back at The Met.
Gong – Gorilla, Manchester: Live Review
Led by an inspired Kavus Torabi, Gong bring a groovy cosmic sack full of love and energy to Manchester for an immersive experience.
Lorna Shore – Classic Grand, Glasgow: Live Review
From Warren County, New Jersey, Lorna Shore is a metal band to watch, with their powerhouse take on the deathcore metal genre.
Ward XVI – The Boulevard, Wigan: Live Review
At last, it’s the Ward XVI Metamorphosis tour. The inmates gather in Wigan…
Nordic Giants – Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA), Glasgow: Live Review
Nordic Giants are a musical and visual phenomenon, providing a fully integrated audio-visual experience at Glasgow’s CCA.
Van Der Graaf Generator – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Live Review
We’ve finally made it to the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester for an emotional perfromance by Van Der Graaf Generator.
Paradise Lost – The Garage, Glasgow: Live Review
Paradise Lost are back on the road for a full UK tour and an opportunity to feature material from the excellent 2020 release Obsidian.
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.