Thundercat – AVIVA Studios, Factory International, Manchester: Live Review
Internationally renowned, Grammy award winning bass maestro, Thundercat, brings Distracted AF to Manchester.
Wille & The Bandits – Salt Roots: Album Review
Wille & The Bandits work up a storm before heading into a jukebox to fit any mood.
Cult soul classic from Ike White set for RSD reissue: News
This Record Store Day, one of the most haunting and misunderstood soul albums of the 1970s returns as a limited-edition vinyl release: Changin’ Times by Ike White.
Yellow Days – Rock And A Hard Place: Album Review
UK P-funk pioneer Yellow Days returns to his soul roots with new album, Rock And A Hard Place.
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram w/ Mathias Lattin & Dylan Triplett – Manchester Albert Hall: Live Review
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram lands in Manchester to deliver a blues masterclass in support of his latest album, Hard Road.
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram – Hard Road: Album Review
The latest studio album from ‘Kingfish’ confirms his place amongst the crème de la crème of modern blues artists seeking to give us an exciting look at blues music. Sit back. You are in for a treat!
War – Band On The Wall: Live Review
War celebrate 50 years of Why Can’t We Be Friends? with a rare show in Manchester, bringing the hit list to life!
Hothouse Flowers w/ Lorraine Nash – O2 Ritz Manchester: Live Review
Hothouse Flowers celebrate their first two albums in emphatic fashion. Support comes from the brilliantly talented Lorraine Nash.
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.
Sam Palladio – The Perfect Summer’s Day, Before We Lost The Light: Album Review
Sam Palladio releases his debut album; The Perfect Summer’s Day, Before We Lost The Light. A collection of songs with plenty of heart and soul.
Janelle Monáe w/ The KTNA – Factory International: Live Review
Janelle Monáe closes out er three night residency at Factory International in true grand slam fashion. Support comes from local group, The KTNA.
Blue Rose Code: Jericho: Single Review
Blue Rose Code release the blistering first single from the upcoming and highly anticipated new album Bright Circumstance.
The Spinners – Ain’t No Price On Happiness (The Thom Bell Studio Recordings 1972-1979): Album Review
The Spinners legendary Thom Bell recordings all collated in one place by Cherry Red Records.
Brian ‘Fast’ Leiser & Frank Benbini of Fun Lovin’ Criminals: Interview
Fun Lovin’ Criminals are hitting a big milestone; 100% Columbian turns 25 and the band are out celebrating as only the FLC do.
Blue Rose Code – Thirteen Years: Single Review
Blue Rose Code have released a powerful new single, calling out injustice and inequality, and providing some great live music performances.