Category: Features

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    Amy Wootten

    In celebration of Dame Angela Lansbury

    In honour of Dame Angela Lansbury’s 90th birthday, The Edge’s writers take a look back at some of her most iconic roles.

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    Will Scott

    “We nearly died a few times in the Alps”: An interview with Jed from Sunset Sons

    Imagine Dragon’s openers Sunset Sons talk plans for the future with Will Scot.

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    Will Hodgetts

    Black History Month: Artists to have changed the face of music

    In the short history of what we call modern music, we have already had the great privilege to hear, love and be forever influenced by some overwhelmingly talented musicians; many of whom have proudly left their marks on music itself. This Black History Month, we pay tribute to those artists of colour whose timeless melodies have irrevocably changed the […]

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    Camilla Cassidy

    Introducing: Folly & The Hunter

    For fans of Stars or Stornoway, this Montreal indie folk outfit talk about the beauty of human life and the natural world through each delicately crafted track.

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    Toby Leveson

    “Normal 19 year olds are boring anyway”: An interview with Rat Boy

    Before a chaotic gig at the Joiners, Toby caught up with Rat Boy for a chat about a debut album, tour, and getting into trouble.

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    Amy Wootten

    The Edge’s Mercury Prize Wishlist

    Ahead of the nomination announcement on Friday 16th October, The Edge has put together a Mercury Prize list of our own.

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    Amy Wootten

    “We started playing music in the crappy music corridor”: An Interview with Lawrence from Kagoule

    We chatted to Lawrence from Nottingham trio Kagoule, ahead of their performance at Independence Festival in November.

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    Polly Bussell

    “Sometimes the funniest experiences happen in these funny little places”: An interview with Rae Morris

    Polly talks angry wasps, touring and advice for hopeful musicians with the songstress, before her Engine Rooms gig October 15th.

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    Jenni Derrick

    “To be honest as long as there is a challenge in the role, I am drawn to it”: An interview with Valmike Rampersad

    Valmike Rampersad took lead roles in two films which opened in international film festivals last month. We caught up with him to talk about his first ‘baddie’ role, where home is, and diversity on television.

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    Steve Adams

    The Strength of Street Knowledge: NWA’s Place in Black History Month

    Steve Adams explores the relevance of NWA during Black History Month.

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    Oli Polhill

    “Yeah, that hippy stuff, that’s kinda what we do”: An interview with Dan from Skindred

    Oli Polhill took some time out to chat with Dan from Skindred about their upcoming tour, their new album and the creative juices that flow through the self-styled ragga metal band.

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    Caitriona Hanly

    ‘Do you hear the people sing?’ What The Edge love about Les Mis on the West End

    30 years ago today, the musical masterpiece Les Miserables opened on London’s West End. Adapted from the gargantuan novel of the same name by Victor Hugo, the opera tells the interweaving stories of an ensemble cast in Revolutionary France and deals with themes as heavy as political corruption, poverty, morality, and death, all through the medium of […]

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    Emily Marmara

    “It’s totally unknown to us what people’s reactions are going to be” : An Interview with Tom Clarke of The Enemy

    Emily chats to Tom Clarke of The Enemy ahead of the release of the band’s new album and upcoming UK tour.

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    Will Hodgetts

    Introducing: Three Times Over

    Southampton based pop-rockers channeling some serious style as they rise through the ranks.