Author: Xavier Voigt-Hill


  • Review: Eric Prydz – Opus

    A decade in the making, the Swedish progressive house idol’s debut proves melodies remain triumphant.

  • Review: ODESZA feat. Zyra – ‘It’s Only’

    “Vengeful lyricism and serene instrumentation combine for ODESZA’s second LP swansong.” Xavier reviews ‘It’s Only’.

  • Review: Rat Boy – ‘Move’

    Xavier reviews Rat Boy’s new offering, ‘Move’.

  • The Edge’s Top 10 Albums of 2015: Justin Bieber – Purpose

    Justin Bieber’s Purpose is third in the running for The Edge’s Top 10 Albums of 2015.

  • Review: LCD Soundsystem – ‘Christmas Will Break Your Heart’

    LCD Soundsystem reunite for a Christmas present of depression and gentle melody.

  • Review: Louisa Johnson – ‘Forever Young’

    “Innoffensive and sterile,” says Xavier of this year’s X Factor winning track.

  • Review: SOPHIE – Product

    SOPHIE’s Product begins and ends with the only two tracks worth listening to. Xavier reviews.

  • Review: Coldplay – ‘Adventure Of A Lifetime’

    “This is not a Coldplay you know. This might not even be a Coldplay you want.” Xavier reviews the return of Coldplay.

  • “I’m writing a song about angry fruit flies”: An interview with Helen Arney from Festival of the Spoken Nerd

    Helen Arney chats to The Edge on fax machines and life on the road ahead of Festival of the Spoken Nerd’s sold-out Southampton debut show

  • Preview: Zedd at O2 Forum, Kentish Town

    The German DJ hits the UK for three shows to ice his True Colors world tour (27/11/15-29/11/15).

  • Review: Miike Snow – ‘Heart Is Full’

    The duo behind Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’, a singer/songwriter who composed a ballet with Mark Ronson, and one half of Galantis bring us ‘Heart Is Full’. Xavier reviews.

  • Review: Pentatonix – Pentatonix

    Xavier explores whether or not Pentatonix can transfer their online fame to the real world with their debut album.

  • Review: Redlight feat. Melisa Whiskey – ‘Threshold’

    Opening with a twelve-piece orchestra building a foundation reminiscent of Ian Brown’s ‘F.E.A.R.’, ‘Threshold’ lacks the typical elasticity of Redlight’s work, though not the listenability. Compared to previous singles ‘Gold Teeth’ and ‘Lion Jungle’, the radio-friendly sensibilities are explicit. Vocalist Melisa Whiskey leads us through a tale of a relationship that’s falling apart packed with […]

  • Review: Diplo & Sleepy Tom – ‘Be Right There’

    Xavier gives his thoughts on the latest release from Diplo, featuring Sleepy Tom.