Review: Childcare – Made Simple EP
If this debut EP is anything to go by, Childcare is going to go the mile.
Author Toby Leveson
Toby Leveson
Politics student and head of all things musical at Surge Radio. Doesn't understand youth culture. Refers to himself in third person (he doesn't really).
Total articles: 26
Review: Circa Waves – Different Creatures
It’s a sophisticated departure from the lavish indie pop of their debut.
I applied to be on BBC One’s new reality show and it was the worst day of my life
Toby Leveson reflects on his experience of auditioning for new BBC reality competition, Let it Shine.
Review: Labour Party MPs – ‘National Living Rage’
“Probably almost listenable if you’re taking powerful drugs,” says Toby Leveson.
Where art thou, rock ‘n’ roll?
Toby Leveson picks through the hibernation of British guitar newcomers.
Review: Biffy Clyro – Ellipsis
Seventh record and still going strong, this isn’t Biffy at their best, but there’s still plenty to admire.
“Your body and your head are completely on opposite angles”: An interview with Jamie Lawson at Common People
Ed Sheeran’s first label signee chats to The Edge about touring the world and not being recognised.
Review: The Feeling – The Feeling
Uncool, dull, and entirely forgettable, The Feeling’s self-titled fifth album isn’t even worth being disappointed over.
Frank Turner to play Surge Sessions
The singer-songwriter is set to drop by Surge Studios tomorrow to play music and answer your questions live on air!
“Normal 19 year olds are boring anyway”: An interview with Rat Boy
Before a chaotic gig at the Joiners, Toby caught up with Rat Boy for a chat about a debut album, tour, and getting into trouble.
The Edge’s Mercury Prize Wishlist
Ahead of the nomination announcement on Friday 16th October, The Edge has put together a Mercury Prize list of our own.
Review: Wolf Alice – ‘You’re A Germ’
Wolf Alice’s third offering from their debut album is moody, compelling, and absolutely brilliant.
Review: Frank Turner – Positive Songs For Negative People
Energetic, rousing, and overwhelmingly positive, Frank Turner’s sixth solo album is one to scream at the top of your lungs when you’re having a bad day.
“A bloke came up to me and said, ‘When you played ‘Right Here Right Now’ with ‘Born Slippy’ I lost my shit!’”: An interview with Fatboy Slim
Back at Common People festival writers Toby and Hannah caught up with Fatboy Slim, to discuss everything festivals.