Category: Interviews
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World’s Fastest Guitarist Michael Angelo Batio: “I Absolutely Love What I Do”
André Pusey of The Edge talks to world’s fastest guitarist Michael Angelo Batio about his career, his aspirations, and everything in between.
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John Konesky Talks Tenacious D and Other Projects
The Edge talks to John Konesky, electric guitarist for world-famous comedy band Tenacious D.
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Bombay Bicycle Club’s Jack Steadman Hints at Potential Solo Project
The Edge‘s Rob Leane was waiting in the cold outside the majestic Southampton Guildhall for some time before Bombay Bicycle Club’s press lady shuffled out into the square to utter the immortal words “Do you mind if he takes you for cocktails? It’s the only way we can get him to do the interview”. From this statement, […]
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Leon from SomaHigh on the Album and Local Gigs
“We want pits kicking off at the uni on the 14th November, put that in big letters, mate!” – Leon Azor
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The Edge Chats With Two of the Four Guillemots
The Edge interviews guitarist MC Lord Magrão and bassist Aristazabal Hawkes before Guillemots‘ show at Wedgewood Rooms, Porstmouth. First off – how are you guys? Are you excited for the new tour? Is there anywhere you’re looking forward to playing most? AH: We’re really good, and we’re really excited to be playing here. It’s the […]
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Martin Chidgey: “I Want to Be a Professional Comedian”
Comedian Martin Chidgey is somewhat of a cult figure to a select few in Southampton, but he’s gathering a few followers elsewhere and may well spread across the country. To others, he may well be the worst comedian they will ever see. Martin’s rather unorthodox approach to stand-up involves him going on stage wearing dark glasses with […]
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Charlotte Cooper of The Subways Chats About Touring, Videos and Haircuts
A word with Charlotte from The Subways before they rocked Southampton
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Interview: Dan Flint from You Me At Six
Dan Flint talks festivals, Britney and aftershave
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“400 people showed up just to see us fail”: The Blackout’s Sean Smith
Hayley Taulbut catches up with scenester and golden boy Sean Smith before The Blackout’s show at the Bournemouth Old Firestation
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“I wanna make up a woman’s name and write seedy books”: Pigeon Detectives Interview
Hayley Taulbut catches up with the Yorkshire quintet to talk new albums, tours, and acting careers.
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“We’ve got pop sensibilities and rock sensibilities and after that everyone makes up genres” – Cloud Control
The EDGE talks to Cloud Control about the differences between Australia and the UK, memorable moments, the art of song writing and a bands-eye-view of sharing music online.
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Interview: Trevor Lock
The comedian Trevor Lock is best known for his work on radio with Russell Brand and on television with Lee & Herring. I caught up with him to discuss his current tour of the nation’s living rooms. Trevor, you’ve recently started a tour of people’s living rooms – how did this idea come about? Well, […]
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“They are all a bunch of bell-ends”…Rise to Remain on Rockstars, Festivals and Amsterdam
Before supporting Funeral For a Friend at the Old Fire House in Bournemouth, Rise to Remain’s bassist Joe Copcutt and drummer Pat Lundy took some time out to chat with THE EDGE’s Chris Brooks: Alright a guys first things first, when’s the album out? Joe – There’s not an exact date as of yet, but […]
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Fighting Fiction and Still Bust talk touring, recording, and the state of the UK Punk Rock scene.
The EDGE caught up with Fighting Fiction and Still Bust midway through their April UK tour before their Southampton show at Goblets on 14/04/2011. The bands talked about touring, recording, Spotify and the UK Punk Rock scene. Firstly, who are you and what do you do? Fighting Fiction : (Jacob) My name is Jacob Glew […]