The Edge talks to up-and-coming Hackney-based rapper Ogmios about the origins of his stage name, his writing process and who he wants to battle next. Why did you choose the name Ogmios? Ogmios is a Celtic god of eloquence and persuasion. I found him in a book of mythological characters I used to have and…
After a number of high-profile incidents involving musicians and the student body, we explore why students are perceived so negatively.
Alex Meehan has a chat with Drenge before their much awaited Joiners show.
Glen Bar played host to YouTube sensation Cassetteboy and Radio 1 Xtra DJ Trevor Nelson
The weather yesterday morning was a massive cause for concern; everybody knows that festivals in the rain are nowhere near as good as those in the sun. Thankfully though, as the thunderstorms dwindled away, the promised sun appeared for day one of Freshers Fest. As I walked through the archway to Connaught’s old quad I…
Christopher Mifsud catches up with Southampton band Our Time Down Here for, perhaps, their final interview before they disband.
The Edge caught up with Chris & Phoebe from Triassic to talk about the band, Grad Ball and saying farewell!
Recently, I was fortunate enough to speak to Jaime Preciado, bassist for up and coming post- hardcore innovators Pierce The Veil on the Portsmouth date of their most recent sell-out UK tour. He chatted to me about, among other things: hot sauce, bad crowds, and how exactly he ended up breaking his foot on the…
The 1975’s lead singer talks to The Edge about touring, their forthcoming debut and playing gigs in ballrooms.
The Edge’s Film Editor Barnaby Walter talks to Wreck-It-Ralph producer Clark Spencer about his work on the film, what it’s like to work at Walt Disney Animation Studios and his thoughts on 3D cinema. Some people are still in the dark as to what a producer does on a film, so tell us a…
With several months of touring behind them since the release of their latest LP ‘Astraea’, we caught up with Rolo Tomassi ahead of their Southampton show to discuss influences, the future and drunken experiences. You’re well into your tour now. How is it going so far? James: Good. This is the last day. We’ve had…
Saturday 18th May 2013 saw the return of the much anticipated Eurovision Song Contest; the annual event in which Europeans can distance themselves from political squabbling and economic hardship by enjoying, or possibly enduring, the musicalities of their surrounding nations. The Contest has been striding emphatically onwards for fifty eight years after first emerging as…
Alex catches up with the Londoners ahead of their second album, out next Monday.
The final part of The Edge’s suggestions for a summer of live music is the Alternative Festival Guide, featuring The Great Escape, Pukkelpop, Secret Garden Party, Boomtown Fair & Sziget