Author: Melissa Clarke

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    Rewind: The Strokes – Is This It

    After the band’s outstanding headline set at this year’s Reading Festival, The Edge looks back at the album which kicked off The Strokes’ career and set the tone for many indie bands to follow. Ten years ago, the music scene was littered with pop bands from the likes of S Club 7 to N Sync, […]

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    Ben Howard – The Fear

    ‘The Fear’ is the newest single from 23-year-old Devon surfer Ben Howard. Following on from upbeat summer sizzler ‘Keep Your Head Up’, ‘The Fear’ takes a more relaxed and – if people actually still did this – singalong ‘round the camp fire’ vibe. With Howard’s skillful acoustic guitar playing and tender vocals, this track shows his real […]

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    Rewind: The Beatles – Revolver (1966)

    Although it would be hard to choose one favourite Beatles album, Revolver was most definitely one of the best and most revolutionary records of their career. Released in the summer of 1966, The Beatles’ seventh album Revolver broke all the former rules of popular music, and marked a new phase and sound in the band’s career. […]

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    Panic! at the Disco-Vices and Virtues review

    After the disappointment of Panic! at the Disco’s previous album Pretty.Odd and two members departing from the band, the rock pop duo had to return with a new and exciting sound, and they certainly don’t disappoint with their new album Vices and Virtues. Since their last album, lyricist and guitar player Ryan Ross and bass […]

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    Young Blood-The Naked and Famous

    The summer soundtrack from The Naked and Famous

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    EDGE goes 90s: Friends

    A look back at the hit 90s sitcom Friends.

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    EDGE goes 90s: Nirvana – Nevermind

    The second album from 90’s grunge group Nirvana.

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    Kele-On the Lam

    Bloc Party’s lead singer’s back with a new sound, but will it be a hit?

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    REWIND to ’94: Oasis – Definitely Maybe

    Is this one of the best albums ever? Definitely. Is the debut the best Oasis album? Maybe.

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    The Ting Tings-Hands

    The Ting Tings are back with a new track, but how successful will their new sound be?