Author: James Barker


  • Rewind: Frankie Goes To Hollywood – ‘Relax’

    It’s ’80s season here at The Edge! James looks back at the controversial FGTH single.

  • Review: Kiri

    Sarah Lancashire and an ensemble cast shine in Jack Thorne’s beautifully tragic tale.

  • Arctic Monkeys reveal festival dates for Summer 2018

    The Arctic Monkeys have announced 15 upcoming performances including headlining Glasgow’s TRNSMT in July.

  • SUSU to host Led Zeppelin Charity Showcase in February

    The Union’s Live Music Society are set to honour Led Zeppelin’s performance at Garden Court, with all proceeds going towards Ovation, a charity supporting young musicians.

  • Dua Lipa and Ed Sheeran lead nominations for the Brits 2018

    And the first Brit of the year was awarded!

  • The Edge’s List: Where Are They Now?

    Celebrating its fifth year, here’s the five biggest names to previously make The List.

  • The Edge’s List of 2018: Pale Waves

    Unveiling fresh new talent for 2018, The Edge’s List is back for a fifth year!

  • This Month on Netflix UK: January 2018

    All January’s big releases, and we snuck Black Mirror in too – just in case you hadn’t binged it all yet.

  • Review: EastEnders (Christmas Day 2017)

    A truly shocking Christmas puts EastEnders back on track for 2018.

  • The Edge’s Top Albums of 2017: Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer

    James Barker looks at Michael Owuo’s groundbreaking debut, No. 9 in this year’s Albums of the Year.

  • First details for UoS Film Festival 2018 revealed

    The festival, co-sponsored by The Edge, will return on 16th March.

  • The Best Doctor Who Regeneration Scenes (Part 1)

    Sorting your Barcelonas from your Carrot Juices, James and Josh are back for another Who ranking.

  • If You Enjoyed: The Crown

    You’ll have to search far and wide for a drama as classy as The Crown, but King Barker has a few suggestions.

  • Review: The Crown (Season 2, Episode 1)

    Netflix’s most regal drama reclaims its crown.