Review: The X Factor 2016’s Six Seat Challenge
This year’s six-seat challenge was more dramatic than the last, but was marred by ‘begging’ contestants, says Bruno Russell.
Author Bruno Russell
Bruno Russell
Philosopher and Historian and major pop-fan. You can find me listening to most pop in the charts (Beyoncé and Sia are most certainly goddesses), as well as some modern jazz and classical and enjoing the occasional trip to the theatre. I'm also interested in the repurcussions of the representation of sex in modern-day media! And I might be a fan of the X Factor. Sorry, I can't help it...
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Closer to The Edge: Our Favourite Teen Movies
It’s Freshers’ week and the Edge writers are reminiscing about their favourite movies based in high schools and colleges.
Review: The Full Monty at Bournemouth Pavilion
The Full Monty is a fun cheeky-chappy production, even if it does have a few flaws, says Bruno Russell.
Preview: Emeli Sandé at St John-at-Hackney Church, London
Sandé will perform a personal and ‘intimate’ show at St John-at-Hackney Church in London on 6th October
Remembering Marilyn Monroe: The Legend and the Woman
Bruno Russell investigates the legend of Marilyn Monroe and reveals the woman behind the ‘dumb-blonde’ persona.
Review: Emeli Sandé – ‘Hurts’
Bruno Russell reviews Sandé’s “sensational” new single.
Review: Knife Party & Tom Morello – ‘Battle Sirens’
Bruno Russell reviews the “lacklustre” collaboration.
Review: Beck Martin – ‘Friday Night’
Bruno Russell reviews the as-seen-on-TV track.
The Edge Reacts To… The Great British Bake Off’s departure from the BBC
Our writers discuss the shocking turn of events best summarised as Bakexit.
Closer to The Edge: Sing-A-Long Anthems
Our writers reveal the songs that they most enjoy singing along to!
Review: James Arthur – ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’
Bruno Russell reviews the 2012 X Factor winner’s “authentic” comeback.
Review: Lady Gaga – ‘Perfect Illusion’
Bruno Russell says Gaga’s comeback single presents an excellent vocal but is let down by poor lyrics
Naked Attraction: The harmful ethics of Channel 4’s latest dating programme
Bruno Russell investigates the harm that dating shows like Channel 4’s Naked Attraction can pose. (NSFW)
Review: Sia feat. Kendrick Lamar – ‘The Greatest’
The tribute to the Orlando shooting victims is hailed as “inspirational.”