Author: Callum Holgate


  • Our Video Game Worlds

    Edge writers tell us of the worlds they’ve created in video games.

  • Nostalgic News: Pokémon Black And White was released 10 years ago

    A memorable outing in the Pokemon franchise that even surpasses the most recent release, Callum Holgate celebrates one of Game Freak’s greatest sequels that turns 10 years old.

  • Nostalgic News – Metallica’s Master Of Puppets turns 35 (03/03)

    Metallica’s third studio album has Callum Holgate still wanting “to spin-kick demons on top of a flaming Boeing 747” even thirty-five years after its initial release!

  • The Edge’s Top Albums of 2020: #2 – Creeper’s ‘Sex, Death and the Infinite Void’

    Southampton’s very own rockers reach 2nd place in our top albums of 2020 with their second studio album Sex, Death and the Infinite Void.

  • Hidden Gem: DOGBRETH – Chookie

    Say what you will about TikTok, and the obsession your younger siblings (and let’s be honest, you) have with it, but if nothing else, it has proven that it is a platform that can transform lives overnight. This is no more evident than in the case of DOGBRETH, when a viral TikTok showing off their […]

  • A ‘Dreary Crawl’: A Review of Chris Kamara’s …And A Happy New Year

    There’s been a mediocre sequel to a novelty Christmas Album! But by who, Kammy? Yes, for the second year running, ex-footballer, long time Sky Sports analyst, and now Michael Bublé impersonator, Chris Kamara has released a Christmas album, that assumedly someone, somewhere has asked for. Hyperbole aside, Kammy’s Here’s To Christmas charted at number eight […]

  • A Sunny Pop Punk Distraction: A Review of Knuckle Puck’s 20/20

    Illinois pop punk stalwarts Knuckle Puck return in grand fashion with their third studio album, 20/20. In what has been a year of evolution and growth for pop punk, Knuckle Puck’s latest offering sees the band deliver their take on a fresh, upbeat and happy-go-lucky demeanour in a time that we perhaps needed it most.  […]

  • My First Album: Lansdowne – Blue Collar Revolver

    The first of a new series of firsts (god that’s a mouthful), Callum is here to tell you about his very first album.

  • Nostalgic News – Tinie Tempah’s Disc-Overy Turns 10

    Callum Holgate takes us back to the album that was the talk of schools when it came out!

  • Archaic, Underwhelming and Painfully Boring; A Review of Marilyn Manson’s WE ARE CHAOS

    Marilyn Manson’s newest album leaves much to be desired, according to Callum Holgate.

  • Hidden Gems: The Venetia Fair – Every Sick Disgusting Thought We’ve Got In Our Brains

    Callum Holgate tells us why we all have to listen to the circus, emo-rock-esque stylings of The Venetia Fair.

  • Hidden Gems: Manborg

    Callum Holgate recommends a B-Movie classic.

  • Social Media Poetry: Fast Food Poetry, a Suggestion of Poetical Language

    Social Media poetry, poetry or a trend? Callum Holgate creates the term ‘Fast Food Poetry’ and the lack of meaning it provides.

  • Back With the Old, In With the New: A Review of The Front Bottoms’ In Sickness & In Flames

    Craving that sweet early 2010’s indie rock vibe? The Front Bottoms can give you just that with their newest LP, according to Callum Holgate.