Author: Amy Ashenden


  • Beyoncé premieres new track ‘Bow Down/I Been On’ on Tumblr

    Beyoncé has made a wrong move. In a desperate post-baby attempt to appear fresh and regain her place on the Queen B throne of R&B, her new track ‘Bow Down/I Been On‘ has been released on her Tumblr. Telling fans “You dreamed of being in my world / Don’t you forget it, Respect that / Bow down […]

  • Shrek the Musical, at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London

    Shrek the Musical is the perfect, feel-good family fun in the lead up to Christmas. Minus Amanda Holden, the cast does not lack in any way – with a fabulously camp donkey that captured the Eddie Murphy-style persona of the equally impressive film being a personal favourite. Also produced by DreamWorks, the show really took […]

  • “I could tell you, but I’d have to kill you afterwards!” An interview with DJ Fresh (15/11/12)

    DJ Fresh tells The Edge about his upcoming movie plans, working on new tracks with Rita Ora, Dizzee Rascal and Ms Dynamite, and a song he’s just recorded with Diplo’s label. What can we expect from the show tonight? The unexpected! Hopefully not the unexpected for me, ‘cause that’d be a disaster, but we’ll be […]

  • DJ Fresh at the Pyramid Centre (15/11/2012)

    After interviewing DJ Fresh and meeting his band, there was a lot of excitement for his full live show in Portsmouth. Beginning with a smooth, well-received performance from grime artist Maxsta, who is certainly one to look out for over the coming months, the crowd were warmed up with newly released ‘Pop Off’. He was […]

  • Preview: DJ Fresh at Pyramids Centre, Portsmouth (15/11/12)

    One of drum and bass’s biggest artists, DJ Fresh, is set to perform his newly released, third studio album at Portsmouth Pyramid Centre this Thursday. Nextlevelism features a host of huge names, such as Rita Ora, Rizzle Kicks, Dizzie Rascal and Ms. Dynamite, and is set to be an energetic performance with a full live […]

  • Catch A Fire at the Guildhall (12/10/12)

    Catch a Fire began with a mellow opening of Concrete Jungle, to an audience seated around tables, which included a mix of music students and older couples; including some donning Jamaican flags in support of its celebration to 50 years of Jamaican Independence this year. Brinsley Forde led the show with ease, a highly talented […]

  • Interview with Shystie on working with Azealia Banks & her new mixtape

    Azealia Banks just collaborated with her, Missy Elliot wants to, and she walked the catwalk at New York Fashion Week recently – Shystie is the next big thing in rap.

  • An Interview with Seye

    Fresh off a tour with Emeli Sandé and currently supporting Aiden Grimshaw, afro-pop artist Seye is set to be huge in the coming year. Signed to Stranger Records, 23 year old Seye from Nigeria now lives in East London. It seems music is in his blood, as he is the brother of Gbenga from Metronomy. I […]

  • Preview: Catch A Fire At The Guildhall (12/10/12)

    Catch a Fire at the Guildhall is set to pay tribute to the legendary music of Bob Marley and the Wailers, whilst celebrating 50 years of Jamaican independence, on Friday 12 October. Part of the the Lively Up! festival, which is touring 50 musicians and dancers to ten UK cities, honouring several reggae icons including […]

  • PSY – ‘Gangnam Style’

    Internet sensation and loveable, yet incomprehensible Korean hit ‘Gangnam Style’ has racked up over 250 million views on YouTube and topped charts across the world. Undoubtedly thanks to it’s video of inexplicable side shuffles and horse-whipping moves, PSY’s song has been shared by celebs, inspiring flash mobs, and confusing viewers since it was uploaded in […]

  • Reflex Changes To Pop World – 2-for-1 Entry Voucher

    Print out our voucher below for 2 for 1 entry on its launch night, Tuesday 25th September.

  • Mr Brainwash – An exhibition of all things British

    Mr Brainwash, aka Thierry Guetta rumoured to be Banksy’s guise, opened his solo exhibition of street art in central London yesterday. In the queue of the first two hundred visitors, I was given a free souvenir spray can and felt the buzz around the exhibition as I went in. Located at the Old Sorting Office, […]

  • Jessie J at the Roundhouse (04/08/12)

    Jessie J performed in Camden on Saturday, at a free concert sponsored by Vitamin Water. After queuing for over an hour (couldn’t complain, I had won the tickets), we went into the Roundhouse to find ourselves inside a fantastically intimate venue, colourfully backlit from VIP, above the semi-circular standing area. Supporting acts were a four-man […]