The Damned – O2 Academy, Birmingham: Live Review
“This could be the last time” and the shattered remains of a Hohner bass suggest it probably was. The Damned are live in Birmingham.
Third Party Incidents – Chair: Single Review
Quirky East End punks, Third Party Incidents, release a monster!
The Stranglers – O2 Academy, Birmingham: Live Review
The Stranglers make it to Birmingham after postponements and cancellations. Is this really the last hurrah for the band?
Perennial – In The Midnight Hour: Album Review
Punk – Like you’ve never heard it before. Perennial offer up a challenge and more.
lostboy on Pulp’s Disco 2000: Why I Love
We welcome Max Clutterbuck of lostboy to At The Barrier as he shares his love of one of the greatest songs ever…Pulp’s Disco 2000.
Svalbard – Glasgow Stereo: Live Review
On a cold Monday night in Glasgow, Svalbard attract a very sizeable and appreciative audience which is a testament to the respect in which this band is held in the metal community.
Three Minute Heroes Vol.2 – Various Artists: Album Review
Second compilation from Warren Records/Warren Youth Project furthers their mental health & music initiative. This is a cause worth supporting.
The Celtic Social Club – From Babylon to Avalon: Album Review
Masters of Celtic Fusion, The Celtic Social Club, return with expanded UK release of their stunning third album; From Babylon To Avalon.
Levellers – Peace: Album Review
Levellers return with their first new album proper in eight years. The Brighton folk punks deliver a masterclass with a poignant mesage.
Ganser – Just Look At That Sky: Album Review
Ganser are a quartet from Chicago. Just Look At That Sky probes the futility of striving for self-growth during these chaotic times.
Why I Love: Jade Hairpins on Clifford Brown
We recently reviewed Jade Hairpins new album and we’re lucky to have Jonah Falco of the band write for us in the latest Why I Love column about the music of Clifford Brown.
Jade Hairpins – Harmony Avenue: Album Review
Jade Hairpins, formed out of Canadian hardcore punk band Fucked Up, deliver a hidden gem of 2020.
Opinion: Why were Fair Ohs not on everyones playlist?
Sometimes, a record comes along that blows you away but for the life of you, you can’t figure out why other people aren’t raving about it. Our man Sam had a realisation like this over Fair Ohs Everything Is Dancing album.
Why I Love: Dripback on Dystopia
Dripback have returned, six years after they released Failed Futures in 2014, with Here, Luca tells us how Dystopia, an American hardcore band, inspired him.
Code Orange – Underneath: Album Review
Code Orange. They twist the boundaries of dissonance, pulverising your weak human body with sound. Underneath is their 2020 release