We were at BBC Radio 2 #R2InThePark in Preston this weekend. It was a fantastic weekend of music from the likes of Sting,Pet Shop Boys,Manic Street Preachers,Snow Patrol,Sugababes,Shaznay Lewis,Paul Heaton,Rianne Downey,Pixie Lott,Delta Goodrem and more. atthebarrier.com/2024/09/09/rad…

I had a great time at BBC Radio 2 #R2InThePark this weekend! Check out my review of the festival at At The Barrier here -

Still getting over the The Lemon Twigs show at Manchester Academy🐝 earlier this week! Genuinely one of the best gigs i’ve ever been to, absolutely astonishing 🎹🎸🥁

Saturday was an amazing night at New Century for Jamie xx album launch event ! A real bucket list live act for me that I am so happy I’ve had the experience to see 🪩 🕺

NEW REVIEW #XiuXiu release their new album. 13” Frank Beltrame Italian Stiletto with Bison Horn Grips is available now via Polyvinyl Record Co. Record Co. This is an album whose overall sound is even more dense than its title! atthebarrier.com/2024/09/29/xiu… Prescription PR

The new record from #XiuXiu has been on repeat for me non stop since Friday, check out my review at At The Barrier !! You will not hear another album like this in 2024... 🎹🎸

"Cool World takes the best parts of their previous work and pushes them to their limits. It not only stands up against their debut, but excels and results in an even better finished product." Chat Pile - Cool World is out now via The Flenser atthebarrier.com/2024/10/11/cha…

Check out my review of the incredible new Chat Pile album ‘Cool World’ - A follow up to their amazing debut ‘God’s Country’ that was more than worth the wait !!! 🎸🎧

I had a great time last Sunday at Outbreak® Autumn! Check out my review of the day at SOUNDSPHERE - soundspheremag.com/reviews/live/l…

Unstoppable punk duo Bob Vylan return to Manchester for their biggest headline show in the city to date and a wild night of punk and hip hop. atthebarrier.com/2024/11/04/bob… #livereview Manchester Academy🐝 Hyphen CLT DRP #humbleasthesun Harry Hodgson Music

I had a great night on Saturday at Manchester Academy🐝 seeing Bob Vylan - Check out my review of the show at At The Barrier !!! 🎤🥁

LIVE REVIEW We're in Stockport to see experimental American group Xiu Xiu. On the back of one of the best albums of the year, the band deliver an unforgettable live experience in unique surroundings. Support comes from Drum WIfe. atthebarrier.com/2024/11/17/xiu… Prescription PR

Seeing Xiu Xiu at Stockport Parish Church (St Mary's) last weekend was a truly unforgettable experience - Check out my review at At The Barrier now !!! 🎹⚒️

Bristol punk rockers IDLES hit up Manchester’s O2 Apollo for the first of three shows as a part of their sold-out UK Tour. atthebarrier.com/2024/12/08/idl… #livereview I D L E S O2 Apollo Manchester Sonic PR #tangk Harry Hodgson Music #punk

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Absolutely blown away with the new MIKE album ‘Showbiz!’ Certainly an early album of the year contender! - Check out my review of the album for At The Barrier 🎤🔊 atthebarrier.com/2025/01/31/mik…

Coming off of their amazing 2024 album 'New Last Name' Courting are back with their latest full length release titled 'Lust For Life' - Check out my review of the record over at At The Barrier !!! atthebarrier.com/2025/03/16/cou…

NEW REVIEW We get stuck into the colossal new record from Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs. Death Hilarious features an unexpected collaboration with #RunTheJewels man, El-P. The album is out today via Rocket Recordings. atthebarrier.com/2025/04/04/pig… Harry Hodgson Music

Last Friday I had the pleasure of catching BlackCountry,NewRoad at Albert Hall for their first of two nights! Check out my review at At The Barrier - atthebarrier.com/2025/09/15/bla…

Absolutely loving the new militarie gun album that came out today, 'God Save The Gun' !!! Check out my review at At The Barrier 🎸🙏 atthebarrier.com/2025/10/17/mil…