Author: Maddie Lock


  • How Fantasy and Sci-Fi Transformed The Role of Black Women in Television

    Maddie Lock walks through the representation of black women in fantasy and sci-fi.

  • Battle of the Pop Queens: 00’s Queens Reigning Supreme

    Maddie Lock shares some love for arguably the most iconic era of music (although that’s just our opinion)

  • “We wanted a name that stood for something strong and powerful” – An Interview with Artemis

    Deputy Editor, Maddie Lock, sits down with up-and-coming alt-rock band Artemis. Hailing from Southampton, they talk about challenges they face in the industry, their name and all things to come for this kick-arse band.

  • It Was Never About The Music: Why The Patriarchy Made Us Hate Taylor Swift

    Maddie Lock explores Swift’s shifting position of stardom amongst the backdrop of society.

  • Venues We Can’t Live Without: Wedgewood Rooms

    Deputy editor, Maddie Lock, showcases what Wedgewood Rooms mean to her and why it is important to save our venues.

  • Why We Should Bring Back She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

    Maddie Lock tells us why She-Ra should make some sort of comeback.

  • Brighton Pride 2020 Digital Line-Up Announcement

    Brighton Pride 2020 release its digital Line-Up and has many squealing in excitement.

  • Nostalgic News: Clueless was released 25 years ago

    Are romcoms, teenage dramas, and fashion your thing? What about if all of those things were combined and set in the ’90s? Then Clueless should definitely be at the top of your ‘to watch’ list!

  • “Drag is fundamentally about rebellion, protest and as you say, being a voice for the oppressed” – An Interview with Felix Le Freak

    Maddie Lock virtually ‘sat down’ with 2018 Drag Idol winner, Felix Le Freak to discuss all things of the London Queen scene.

  • Nostalgic News: The Jeremy Kyle Show began 15 years ago

    Maddie Lock reflects on 15 years of The Jeremy Kyle Show.

  • Review: Beyoncé – ‘Black Parade’

    Maddie Lock discusses how Queen Bey’s new single is one of the most important songs of 2020

  • Paris Has Burned: How the Influential Documentary Harmed the Community

    Maddie Lock writes about the controversy surrounding the seminal documentary.

  • Nostalgic News: Diana Ross’s debut album was released 50 years ago

    “Thank you Diana, from the bottom of my heart for this absolute masterpiece. It’s no wonder they call you a legend.”

  • The Phenomenon of Autotune

    Maddie Lock explores the vocal phenomenon.