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For a band that seem to have slipped under the radar since the release of their debut album earlier this year, Detroit Social Club’s third single, ‘Northern Man’, is an unexpected surprise. The song is a powerfully moving contribution from a band with a lot of passion in their lyrics, beautifully layered on a vast […]
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The EDGE one to watch…
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Some films review themselves just by their titles – Big Nothing and The Expendables being recent, superfluous examples. Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnolia, however, is an exception to the rule. Neither bland nor unoriginal like its colour namesake, the film is one of the most daring and innovative pieces of cinema for decades. And here’s why. […]
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Although not necessarily the best Beatles album, the band’s 1963 debut, Please Please Me, is perhaps the most interesting of all their records. Its beauty lies in the fresh sound of a band superbly emulating the music of their youth, mixing American rock ‘n’ roll with the sweet sounds of early 1960s British pop. They may not have been the only band offering British […]
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Here is the third single by Fenech-Soler, four lads from Northamptonshire who have been given great acclaim both here and in the US. Radio One even made the band’s second single, ‘Stop and Stare’, “Record of the Week” earlier this year. It is sometimes harsh to directly compare bands, or even just elements of them, […]
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If you’re not a fan of Nick Cave, you’re missing out. It’s as simple as that. First discovering his music a few years ago was a transcendent experience for me; akin to opening a treasure chest overflowing with musical gold. He is best known, of course, as the leader of The Bad Seeds, and over […]
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It’s been quite a year for 21 year-old London rapper, Tinie Tempah. Bursting onto the scene with number one single ‘Pass Out’ and the highly successful follow-up ‘Frisky’, Tempah showcased his ability to fuse grime, hip-hop and electro to create a genuinely distinctive sound. His third release, ‘Written in The Stars’, looks to continue the […]
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Made up of DJ/Producer Mr. Chuckles and MC Mr. Bruce, The Correspondents have been on the lips of festival goers all summer. Short slots on main stages coupled with the full act in smaller tents – often the Chai Wallah tent that travels to many festivals – the duo play the relatively unheard genre of […]
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So you’ve got a huge oval arena with an overshadowing skyline, what do you do? Well, why not build a giant inflatable flying saucer, send it around the stadium and have an acrobat appear from beneath to greet the crowd from two suspending wires? Muse have already established themselves as an industry powerhouse and after […]
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With the success of musical sensation GLEE, The EDGE asks when it was that we finally stopped believing…
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During the Soul Cellar Oxjam Battle of the Bands I got a chance to spend a bit of time with one of the three finalists, Rhythm Propelled Grenades, a band who really blew me away with their set that was a cracking mix of hip-hop, rock, alternative and much more. Firstly could you introduce yourselves: […]
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The EDGE tear apart The Wanted’s ‘Heart Vacancy’ – tiring metaphors, irritating cheekbones, and cliches aplenty.
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Prepare to laugh your socks off, as Comedy Soc take an amusing look at Elbow and illegal downloads…
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The superhero movie sequel is dead…long live the reboot! But has our comic obsession gotten the best of us?