At The Barrier

@atthebarrier

An open minded live music and reviews site. Proud judge for @Glastonbury's Emerging Talent Competition. Owned by @MikeAinscoe and @dtwalsh83. Est. 2018

Manchester, England

Joined August 2019

1KFollowing

2KFollowers

Pinned

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · Jul 22

We’re joined by Skipinnish founder Angus MacPhail who takes on our Cropredy ’25 Q&A. atthebarrier.com/2025/07/22/ski… @faircropfest @skipinnish #angusmacphail #scotland

atthebarrier's tweet card. We're joined by Skipinnish founder Angus MacPhail who takes on our Cropredy '25 Q&A.

Pinned

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · Jul 18

NEW REVIEW The new album from UK roots reggae band Dubwiser, Bring the Light, collects favourite songs from across the band’s career, adds a couple of newbies for good measure and delivers an enticing mix of dub, roots and joyful ska. atthebarrier.com/2025/07/18/dub… @PindropMusic

atthebarrier's tweet card. The new album from UK roots reggae band Dubwiser, Bring the Light, collects favourite songs from across the band’s career, adds a couple of newbies for good measure and delivers an enticing mix of...

115

Pinned

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · Jul 11

Purveyors of European jumping music, Sheelanagig, expand their repertoire with a flourish of finesse. atthebarrier.com/2025/07/11/she… #albumreview @sheelanagig #stcongarswalkingstick #folk @Retropath

atthebarrier's tweet card. Purveyors of European jumping music, Sheelanagig, expand their repertoire with a flourish of finesse.

Pinned

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · Jul 9

Part three of our 2025 Cropredy preview brings us to Joe Broughton’s Conservatoire Folk Ensemble, Richard Digance, Skipinnish and Urban Folk Quartet. atthebarrier.com/2025/07/09/cro… @faircropfest #news #cropredy @RichardDigance #urbanfolkquartet @theUFQ #joebroughton @skipinnish

atthebarrier's tweet card. Part three of our 2025 Cropredy preview brings us to Joe Broughton's Conservatoire Folk Ensemble, Richard Digance, Skipinnish and Urban Folk Quartet.

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · 9 h

Andrew Wild picks up where he left of at the end of 1983 with the story of the Progressive Rock revival. atthebarrier.com/2025/07/24/and… #bookreview #kingmakerpublishing #kingmaker @MarillionOnline @IQHQLive #progresiverock @burningshednews #andrewwild

atthebarrier's tweet card. Andrew Wild picks up the tale from where we left off in '83... We take a walk around the playground of the broken hearts with Andrew Wild.

533

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · 10 h

63 interpretations of Dylan standards (and not-so-standards) from across the musical spectrum. All Dylan life is here… atthebarrier.com/2025/07/24/var… #albumreview @CherryRedGroup #strawberryrecords #ishallbereleased @bobdylan

atthebarrier's tweet card. 63 interpretations of Dylan standards (and not-so-standards) from across the musical spectrum. All Dylan life is here…

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · Jul 23

FESTIVAL REVIEW @Retropath heads to Folk by the Oak. This year's soiree saw @bearsdenmusic, @katerusby, @projectsmokband, @gracepetrie and more wow the audiences. atthebarrier.com/2025/07/23/fol… #folkbytheoak

atthebarrier's tweet card. It's Folk By The Oak 2025 and a day in the park finds full flavour from across the board, with even a muted yes from the weather gods.

101

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · Jul 22

The incredible talent of Dame Shirley Bassey is celebrated in a new collection that brings together classic and rare recordings. atthebarrier.com/2025/07/22/dam… #albumreview #thesinger @shirleybassey @CherryRedGroup #strawberryrecords

atthebarrier's tweet card. The incredible talent of Dame Shirley Bassey is celebrated in a new collection that brings together classic and rare recordings.

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · Jul 22

Debut solo album from George Ezra sideman Matt Benson combining the influences of Waits, Morrison, MacGowan and others. atthebarrier.com/2025/07/22/mat… #albumreview #sitbackdownagain @mattbenson @GeorgeEzraMusic

atthebarrier's tweet card. Debut solo album from George Ezra sideman Matt Benson combining the influences of Waits, Morrison, MacGowan and others.

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · Jul 21

NEW REVIEW @Retropath gets stuck into the latest album from East End visionary, @realjahwobble. Dub Volume One offers a dauntingly worldwide vision of dub. The album is out now via @DimpleDiscs. Wobble heads out on tour, later this year. atthebarrier.com/2025/07/21/jah…

atthebarrier's tweet card. Dauntingly worldwide vision of dub, through the eye of East End visionary Wobble, and set there as well.

1.0K

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · Jul 21

LIVE REVIEW @Retropath is back at @KitchenGarden3 to see @BlueRoseCode, live! atthebarrier.com/2025/07/21/blu…

atthebarrier's tweet card. Another shot of Blue Rose Code - Ross Wilson, live alone and powerfully vulnerable.

780

At The Barrier Retweeted

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · Jul 13

@Retropath looks ahead to Folk By The Oak – Sunday summer sun and fun, as you head north. (At least one is guaranteed.) atthebarrier.com/2025/07/13/fol… @FolkByTheOak @katerusby @MelroseQuartet @gracepetrie @bearsdenmusic @projectsmokband #folkfestival

180

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · Jul 11

Suffolk singer-songwriter John Ward tackles an impressively wide range of subjects – from working to wandering and leaving to leadership – on Songs Like an Old Friend, his 10th album atthebarrier.com/2025/07/11/joh… #albumreview #IONmusic #songslikeanoldfriend #johnward

atthebarrier's tweet card. Suffolk singer-songwriter John Ward tackles an impressively wide range of subjects from working to wandering and leaving to leadership.

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · Jul 10

The next wave of names on the teamsheet for the 2026 Manchester Folk Festival is out and very exciting it is too. atthebarrier.com/2025/07/10/man… #folkmusic @McrFolkFest @SkinnyLister #fairport @SethLakemanNews @jennbutterworth @frankiearcherm

atthebarrier's tweet card. The next wave of names on the teamsheet for the 2026 Manchester Folk Festival is out and very exciting it is too.

351

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · Jul 10

The three albums that heralded the return of former Fairport chanteuse, Judy Dyble to the music establishment. With guests Robert Fripp and ex-Hawkwind violinist Simon House. atthebarrier.com/2025/07/10/jud… #albumreview @CherryRedGroup #judydyble #darknesstolight #fairport

atthebarrier's tweet card. Compiled! The three albums that heralded the return of former Fairport chanteuse, Judy Dyble to the music establishment.

607

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · Jul 10

Greg Lake live from 2005. Upgraded with an enhanced package. Merry Christmas everybody! atthebarrier.com/2025/07/10/gre… #albumreview @CherryRedGroup #spiritofunicorn #greglake #elp #livealbum #prog @EmersonLakePal3

atthebarrier's tweet card. Greg Lake live from 2005. Upgraded with an enhanced package. Merry Christmas everybody!

628

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · Jul 9

Trance-generational summer music bridging the Gate with the Stars. atthebarrier.com/2025/07/09/bon… #albumreview #dreams #looserecords @TheHangingStars #bonniedobson @Retropath

atthebarrier's tweet card. Trance-generational summer music bridging the Gate with the Stars.

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · Jul 9

The Lankum/Landless link-up lingers long and large for another Spud Murphy helmed masterclass of dark folk. atthebarrier.com/2025/07/09/poo… #albumreview #allsmilestonight #spudmurphy @LankumDublin #landless @Retropath #riverlearecords

atthebarrier's tweet card. The Lankum/Landless link-up lingers long and large for another Spud Murphy helmed masterclass of dark folk.

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · Jul 9

Simple Minds – live in the City of Wool. In the immortal words, “lemme see those hands.” atthebarrier.com/2025/07/09/sim… #livereview @simplemindscom #piecehall @CuffeandTaylor #rhodesmedia #jimkerr #charlieburchill

atthebarrier's tweet card. Simple Minds - live in the City of Wool. In the immortal words, "lemme see those hands."

At The Barrier@atthebarrier · Jul 8

Haunted Like Human preview their forthcoming American Mythology album with a slice of good-time, grudge-bearing, ‘told-you-so’ country rock. atthebarrier.com/2025/07/08/hau… #newsingle @HLHOfficial #marriedinsavannah #countryrock

atthebarrier's tweet card. Haunted Like Human preview their forthcoming American Mythology album with a slice of good-time, grudge-bearing, ‘told-you-so’ country rock.