Fairport Convention w/Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage – the Wintour in the North West: Live Review
Fairport Convention, Hannah Sanders, Ben Savage, Southport and Manchester. All for one and one for all as the Wintour draws to a close.
Butler Blake & Grant play Manchester: News
News of the Manchester show on the Butler Blake & Grant tour.
The Slow Readers Club – Knowledge Freedom Power: Album Review
Slow Readers Club channel positivity as the alternative to an authoritarian world on sixth album.
Mogwai, Brainiac – Albert Hall, Manchester: Live Review
We’re at the second of two nights at Manchester’s Albert Hall for Mogwai and a wholly immersive set of Post Rock tuneage.
Amorphis, Eluveitie – O2 Ritz, Manchester: Live Review
Amorphis, Eluveitie and a strong supporting bill create a Eurovision of Metal at Manchester’s O2 Ritz.
The Vamps, The Aces – O2 Apollo, Manchester: Live Review
The Vamps turn ten and The Aces join in with the celebration. Ten Years Baby!
The Trials Of Cato – Night & Day Cafe, Manchester: Live Review
The Trials Of Cato visit Manchester’s Night & Day Cafe on the tour that sees them launching their Gog Magog album.
Fozzy – New Century Hall Manchester: Live Review
Fozzy head in to Manchester on the opening night of their UK and Ireland Save The World Tour.
Fu Manchu – Club Academy, Manchester: Live Review
Swapping the sunshine of California for a rainy autumnal night in Manchester, stoner rock pioneers Fu Manchu visit Manchester Club Academy on their European tour.
Annie Dressner on Ben Kweller: Why I Love
Annie Dressner; one half of the David Ford/Annie Dressner duo; is currently out on tour. We welcome Annie to At The Barrier as she shares her love for the music and lyrics of Ben Kweller.
Crippled Black Phoenix w/ MØL & Impure Wilhelmina – Manchester Rebellion: Live Review
Crippled Black Phoenix take the stage in Manchester on the release day of their new record; Banefyre. MØL & Impure Wilhelmina offer support.
Wu-Lu – The White Hotel, Manchester: Live Review
We’re at The White Hotel in Manchester to catch Wu-Lu on tour in support of the Loggerhead album. Halina is in support.
Emma Ruth Rundle, Jo Quail – The Stoller Hall, Manchester: Live Review
Emma Ruth Rundle and Jo Quail combine for a breathtaking performance at Manchester’s Stoller Hall.
Alex Henry Foster & The Long Shadows – The Deaf Institute, Manchester: Live Review
Alex Henry Foster & The Long Shadows play a devastating set at Manchester’s Deaf Institute.
Yes – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Live Review
Celebrating fifty years of Close To The Edge, Yes are at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall on the second date of the UK tour.