Jon Lewis: "I didn't realise how big a deal the World Cup is for these young players"XAVIER VOIGT-HILL: This year's Under-19 World Cup is the first in South Africa since England won in 1998. After taking over just four weeks before the 2018 tournament, England's head coach explains how his squad could follow that up this time… Jan 16 20January 16, 2020Article at The Cricketer
Sofi Tukker: “Willing and excited and enthusiastic, that’s really what we are” Sofi Tukker (aka Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern) might not be a household name just yet, but you’ll certainly recognise their sound. Since the release of their Portuguese-language debut ‘Drinkee’ in 2015, vocalist Sophie Hawley-Weld and… Mar 07 18March 07, 2018Article at The Edge
“We’re constantly expanding, like the universe itself” – An interview with Harry of SuperorganismAs band introductions go, Superorganism’s inaugural missive last January has proved rather striking: “WE ARE SUPERORGANISM, WE ARE IN MAINE/LONDON, WE ARE DIY, WE ARE EIGHT AND MULTIPLYING, WE HAVE BECOME SENTIENT.” To figure out what powers an… Feb 14 18February 14, 2018Article at The Edge
“Does anyone know if Whitney Houston did a Christmas song?” – An interview with Peking Duk and Icona PopComing five years and 10 platinum certifications since they first hit their native charts, the London debut of Sydney-based electronic duo Peking Duk feels long overdue. However, when speaking to The Edge on an open-top Original Tour bus on a crisp… Jan 08 18January 08, 2018Article at The Edge
“Hopefully this album cements us as a band” – An interview with Ellie Rowsell of Wolf Alice The way Ellie Rowsell speaks of her recent jaunt to DJ on the Brighton Pier dodgems at Slaves’ Great Escape gig isn’t brimming with enthusiasm – imagine a miserable, rainy Thursday night with decks that don’t entirely work properly. Yet, although it… Sep 28 17September 28, 2017Article at The Edge
Off Bloom: “If somebody likes the music, there must be a reason”For Off Bloom, the invitation from producer friend Two Inch Punch – who you might know from his work on chart-topping records from Years & Years, Rag’n’Bone Man, and Sam Smith, in addition to the trio’s ferocious February release ‘Falcon Eye’ –… Aug 27 17August 27, 2017Article at The Edge
Gus Unger-Hamilton of alt-J: “Maybe we should have more vegetables on the rider” Released at the start of this month, alt-J’s third album RELAXER is their most concise and eccentric to date. It ranges from intricate orchestral recordings at the iconic Abbey Road Studios to gritty pop-conscious basslines and structures paired… Jun 16 17June 16, 2017Article at The Edge
“Intimate is a good word to describe it”: An interview with HONNEIn July, London-based electro-soul duo HONNE released Warm On A Cold Night, an exquisite compendium of heartfelt musings and engulfing melodies. Their sold-out tour of the nation to support it following a number of sojourns to festival stages across… Nov 11 16November 11, 2016Article at The Edge
“Your body and your head are completely on opposite angles”: An interview with Jamie Lawson at Common PeopleJamie Lawson can’t have been expecting the last 12 months. The 40-year-old from Penzance was thrust into the spotlight with a self-titled album that debuted at number 1 off the back of ‘Wasn’t Expecting That,’ a single that originally hit the Irish… Jun 03 16June 03, 2016Article at The Edge
“Common People is a good festival to launch yourself into”: An interview with Rob da BankThis weekend (28th and 29th May) sees the second run of Common People, the first taste of 2016’s summer festival action for The Edge‘s hometown. Over the past few weeks, we’ve looked at our picks from the lineup and set the scene for the Bank Holiday… May 27 16May 27, 2016Article at The Edge
“I’m writing a song about angry fruit flies”: An interview with Helen Arney from Festival of the Spoken NerdFestival of the Spoken Nerd, the acclaimed science-centric comedy trio of Matt Parker, Steve Mould, and Helen Arney, is currently undertaking a third nationwide tour with their latest show Just For Graphs after a successful 25-show run at the… Nov 13 15November 13, 2015Article at The Edge
