Author: The Edge


  • The Edge Buzz: Gaga 101 and ‘Two and a Half Expendables’

    It has been an eclectic couple of weeks in entertainment land. From the mildly significant to the downright outlandish, THE EDGE Buzz trawls through the latest showbiz news presenting it to you on an easily-digestible smörgåsbord of pop culture… Music Ever wondered why Ozzy Osbourne is the way he is? Well, a research company in […]

  • A Comic Profile: Steve Hughes

    An Australian comic who has lived in Manchester for the last decade, Steve Hughes might be rather unknown down here in the south of England, despite his long spanning career. He’s appeared on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Road Show but isn’t quite a house-hold name just yet, and this is a situation that needs to be […]

  • Serj Tankian – Imperfect Harmonies

    The badass phiolosophical preachings of the former System of a Down front man make for one intense follow up album.

  • Chapel Club chat to The EDGE

    Chapel Club frontman Lewis Bowman and guitarist Michael Hibbert give their thoughts on touring, festivals and Cyndi Lauper.

  • A Government Gig: A Satirical Look at No. 10

    If one were to sum up the current government situation it might get a tad messy. However, if one were to use a hilariously apt extended metaphor about the government being a band then it might be a little clearer for us all. Probably. This article will be a funny, if not hilarious, satirical look […]

  • Kafka on the shore, a Modern day Greek tragedy with a hypnotic and enchanting twist.

    A brief synopsis of the novel “Kafka on the Shore” and why I believe this is a must-read book!

  • The EDGE Get Intimate with Beatitudes

    Following an impressive set at the Soul Cellar on Friday 15th October I got a chance to catch up with Beatitudes, an emerging local band who really gave an energetic and entertaining performance and are well worth checking out. I spoke to their guitarist and vocalist Jack Birks on the music and band themselves, here’s […]

  • John Legend & The Roots – Wake Up

    There isn’t much left to say about The Roots. Possibly the most influential hip-hop act to emerge this decade, they seem incapable of producing a bad album, or even a mediocre track. John Legend on the other hand is something of an enigma. While possessing an unusually soulful voice, compared to other contemporary R’n’B artists, […]

  • Chapel Club

    The next big thing? Chapel Club prove you should believe the hype.

  • Facebook on Film: The Social Network

    The EDGE take a look at the social phenomenon that we all can’t get enough of… in a movie.

  • High Octane Rock Goddess: Lacuna Coil Live

    Lacuna Coil hit the stage at Wedgewood Rooms for a intimate all-out gothic rock extravaganza.

  • Food for Thought: Jamie’s ‘School Dinners’ hits USA

    Jamie Oliver takes on America in the latest stop on his healthy food campaign and encounters a frosty reception.

  • The EDGE at the West End: Ghost Stories – A Review

    The EDGE hides behind the seat at one of London’s darker performances.

  • Eclectic Musical Mastery: Band of Joy from Robert Plant

    For any avid follower of Robert Plant both before and after the Zeppelin years, ears will certainly prick up at the mention of Band of Joy: the title of the influential singer’s latest solo album as well as the name of one of his earliest and more experimental blues groups. Fortunately, this signpost to earlier […]