The Edge Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

The son of U2’s The Edge is now releasing music

First, we heard of Bono’s daughter, Eve Hewson, as she embarked on what’s become a very successful acting career. Then

A serious question: Why do all the seats used by players and coaches on the sidelines of big soccer matches

I wonder if this cat landed on his feet? I’ll try to find out while you look at music news

Had there not been a pandemic, Euro 2020 would have been held last summer. But with COVID vaccinations on the

Calling all U2 fans — is your calendar marked for September 25? Gather your best dark sunglasses, bandanas and pyrotechnics

U2 was in Tokyo on the Joshua Tree 30 tour when The Edge ran into a typically high-tech Japanese toilet.

Another day, yet another round of kidney stone issues. I’m like a bloody saltshaker. This is NOT fun. Still, I’m

Is there something special happening in Canada today? I seem to remember that there’s supposed to be some kind of

Few guitarists tour with as much gear or as much technical support as The Edge from U2. Here’s a brief introduction

I love The Sisters of Mercy. I’m guessing that the audience is a bit split down the middle between those

There’s been much written about the decline of the electric guitar (here’s an example) as younger generations opt for hip

The Goldilocks of Canadian Production Companies – Mark Bishop in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 037 November 25, 2021
Our latest guest on The Backstage Project podcast comes to us from the world of Canadian television. TBP was thrilled to have a chance to visit and catch up with marblemedia’s Mark Bishop. Mark is an accomplished entrepreneur, brand-builder and trusted media industry advocate. In 2001 Mark and Co-Founder Matt Hornburg founded marblemedia, one of […]
Andrew Dick
Chasing a Dream – Kevin Porter in Conversation with TBP Podcast EP 036 October 11, 2021
Many of us – at one time or another – dream of being professional athletes. Most of us realize in high school that we won’t be making it to the big leagues – unfortunately. The lucky among us flirt with the minor leagues in hopes of that big break. But what happens when that big […]
Andrew Dick
Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver