‘A Thousand Songs In Your Pocket’: the iPod’s Transformation of Music Listening
A look back at a revolutionary period for music listening.
Author Oliver Picken
Oliver Picken
2021-22 News/Culture Executive. Studies music, plays music, writes about music.
Total articles: 21
DreamWorks VS Pixar: Which Studio ‘Won’ the Noughties?
After Disney’s Renaissance period fizzled out by the end of the 1990s, the stage was…
Our Favourite Musicals of the Noughties
Musicals were a genre that thrived in the Noughties, and two writers focus on the musicals that defined the decade for them.
Our Favourite Noughties Games
From Wii Sports to Lego Star Wars, The Edge Writers share their favourite games that were released in the Noughties.
Review: Bare Jams @ The Joiners, 14/05/22
Oliver Picken reviews soul/ska band Bare Jams at The Joiners, supported by The Bob Rats
The Edge Announces… Noughties Magazine Fundraiser 16/5/22
Find out all the details for The Edge’s 12 Hour Gaming Marathon on the 16th May!
Our Favourite Women in Entertainment (2022 List)
From Hollywood to music, World cinema to mastering; our writers give you their pick for the best women in entertainment.
Review: Tangerine Dream @ Engine Rooms, Southampton 22/3/22
News/Culture Executive Oliver Picken gives his honest thoughts on Tangerine Dream’s performance at the Engine Rooms
Preview: Tangerine Dream @ Engine Rooms, Southampton 21/03/22
News/Culture Executive Oliver Picken previews Tangerine Dream’s return to Southampton on 21/03/22
On Edge: Anticipating Wicked and the Future of Stage Musicals On Screen
Oliver Picken shares his hopes and concerns for the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked.
Why Are Pop Songs So Obsessed With Love?
Oliver Picken explores the relationship between music and love.
Our Favourite Academic Texts
The Edge Writers share their favourite academic texts from their courses.
The Edge’s Top Albums of 2021
This year, artists have proven more than ever what music means to us in the 21st century.
The Battle for Christmas Number One: Does It Matter Anymore?
With the rise in streaming and social media-driven listening trends, Oliver Picken asks: does the Christmas Number One matter anymore?