Author: Maddie Lock

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    A Nostalgic Return to Teen Angst: A Review of Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour

    Maddie Lock sings all the praises for Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album.

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    Fortnite: The Minecraft of Gen Z

    Maddie Lock raves about Fortnite, possibly three years too late.

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    A Guide to the B-Movie Genre

    Maddie Lock takes the plunge into her favourite films from the ever present B movie genre.

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    The Edge’s Podcast Picks: March 2021

    Edge writers collect their favourite podcasts from last month.

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    Iconic Performers of the 90s

    Our writers are throwing it back to the 90s to give us the lowdown on who are the most iconic performers of that decade!

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    Triadisches Ballett: A Bauhaus Exploration of the Human Form

    Our deputy editor dives into the world of dance and discusses the Triadisches Ballett

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    My First Art Gallery: The Tate Modern, London

    For all lovers of art, the Tate Modern in London is a staple go-to when you’re looking to get your creative fix, be filled with inspiration, and have a fun day out. This is my first art gallery visit I can recall, and it’s one I’m sure I will never forget. Being from a small […]

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    Nostalgic News: Stardew Valley was released 5 years ago

    Released 5 years ago, Stardew Valley is a charming game that’ll have you passing hours of the day in a matter of moments.

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    Seasons In Gaming

    Maddie recaps the sweet highs and lows of Club Penguin’s festive costumes, among other seasonal experiences.

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    Hoping for a Return of Theatre 2021

    After a year of musical theatre drought, a few of our writers express their hope for a well needed return of theatre in 2021.

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    University of Southampton’s UniVision Song Contest, Live Tonight!

    If you’re a lover of Eurovision, and still have major blues that it couldn’t go ahead in 2020, fear not – UniVision Song Contest is here to fill the hole in your heart! The University of Southampton’s UniVision event will be streaming live on SUSU’s Facebook tonight from 6pm, hosted by our new Culture Exec, […]

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    Introducing: Chinese Cinema

    With the rising popularity of anime, from Makoto Shinkai’s works such as Weathering With You (2019) and Your Name, to Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away and of course My Neighbour Totoro, Japan seems to be dominating western cultures’ interaction with East Asian cinema. However, Chinese cinema has a lot to offer and should hold equal importance amongst anime. From arthouse to politics, […]

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    ‘K-Pop’ Isn’t A Genre, And Shouldn’t Be Used To Describe All Popular Korean Music

    In recent years, k-pop has taken the world by storm. The first band that will probably come to mind is BTS, and it’s no wonder; the seven-member boy band have achieved three number 1 albums in less than a year, performed at numerous sold out arenas across the US and UK, and recently (August 2020) […]

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    Trans Trenderz – More Than Just A Record Label

    Trans Trenderz is a French-American record label pushing black trans artists to the forefront of the music scene. Founded by Blxck Cxsper in 2016, following a collaborative album of the same name, Trans Trenderz was formed to allow trans musicians a platform to have their music mixed, mastered, and shared on Spotify – something Cxsper […]