Category: Features


  • The enduring simplicity of the 80s teen movie

    What is it about the 80s teen movie that makes them still so relevant? Rehana Nurmahi explores the simplicity of these narratives.

  • Rise of the Blockbusters: A Retrospective on ’80s Cinema

    Damian Meaden takes a look at the blockbusters of the ’80s.

  • From ‘Thriller’ to ‘New Rules’: The Return of the Big Sound

    Sam Law takes a look at how the ’80s sound impacts today’s hits.

  • “The main reason that I started, or kept singing, was that well, I kind of just had the need to” – An interview with Jamie Lawson

    We chat about his album, Ed Sheeran, James Blunt, and his upcoming tour.

  • “We are just normal people: we eat food, drink beer and play music” – An interview with James and Matt from Deaf Havana

    We chat to James and Matt from Deaf Havana about their time off, their new album and much more.

  • In Memory of Dolores O’Riordan

    The Edge takes a look back at the wonderful career of the late Dolores O’Riordan.

  • “Does anyone know if Whitney Houston did a Christmas song?” – An interview with Peking Duk and Icona Pop

    If you’re looking for video shoots where people set themselves on fire, these party specialists won’t ‘Let You Down.’

  • The Edge’s List: Where Are They Now?

    Celebrating its fifth year, here’s the five biggest names to previously make The List.

  • Closer to The Edge: Memorable Entertainment of 2017

    As 2017 draws to a close, our writers look back at the standout entertainment of the year (guilty pleasures included).

  • Controversy Strikes Back: The Problem with Fandom

    In this era of fan vs fan and the controversial developments among some beloved franchises, Film Editor David examines the issues with fan culture.

  • Which modern pop artist has the best Christmas song?

    Putting aside the 80s and 90s classics, which pop artists have delivered the best Christmas numbers in recent years?

  • Scrooge’s Top Tips for a Bearable Christmas

    Ugh, what’s with all this Christmas fuss anyway?

  • Christmas Clichés: Every Christmas movie ever

    This Christmas season, be sure to catch every Christmas movie ever! Film Editor David explains…

  • A Star Wars Jedi Master: Why the Star Wars sequel trilogy is the most exciting yet

    Yes, even really loyal fans are excited for ‘The Last Jedi’. Damian Meaden tells us why.