Calum Mason – Panopticon: Album Review
Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter Calum Mason takes a break from his current musical connections to release a fascinating groundbreaking album Panopticon.
Ian Prowse – One Hand On The Starry Plough: Album Review
Amsterdam frontman Ian Prowse brings a message of hope – from out of the depths of despair
Beans On Toast – Survival Of The Friendliest: Album Review
A welcome breath of positivity from the Braintree troubadour, Beans On Toast.
Martyn Joseph – 1960: Album Review
1960 on Pipe Records -the 23rd album from Martyn Joseph finds him coming to understand who he is and what life is.
Toria Wooff – James Edward: Single Review
Toria Woof releases a new single. James Edward has an ‘interesting’ backstory…
Saskia – Where Are We Heading: Album Review
Saskia Griffiths-Moore asks Where Are We Heading on a subtle and classy acoustic set.
Hamish Hawk – Heavy Elevator: Album Review
Hamish Hawk releases an incredible new album, that marks the emergence of a supremely gifted musician, singer and writer.
Various Artists – Separate Paths Together: An Anthology Of British Male Singer/Songwriters (1965-1975): Album Review
An extensive reappraisal of all corners of the singer/songwriter genre on Separate Paths Together via Grapefruit Records.
Ali Comerford – Knots: Album Review
Endearing debut album from classical violist turned multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Ali Comerford
Angel Snow – Low: Album Review
Angel Snow presents a ‘listen in one sitting’ challenge with an intimate and revealing and set of songs.
Little Sparrow – Alone: Single Review
Alone – the new single from Little Sparrow – continues the countdown to her new album.
That Joe Payne – By Name By Nature Tour: DVD/Album Review
That Joe Payne overcomes the odds, fights back against adversity and records a live show in the most challenging of times.
Chloe Foy – Where Shall We Begin: Album Review
Immediate, intimate, soothing and sparse. A stunning debut album from Chloe Foy.
Singles Round Up – April 2021
At The Barrier, we cover many albums, but there’s also a lot of new music around that takes single form too. These singles are from artists that have caught our attention, and we want to dive in deeper to the tracks. Here are a few select choices from Jordan Dean, Raw Soul Express, Jack Rose, Vinok and Tommy Newport for the next instalment of our Singles Round Up.
Twinnie to release Hollywood Gypsy (Reimagined) EP
British country-pop singer/songwriter Twinnie will release a reimagined 5-track EP in celebration of the 1-year anniversary of her debut studio album.