Category: Features

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    Charlotte Colombo

    Lessons I’ve Learnt From: BoJack Horseman

    Charlotte Colombo dives into the bleak and nihilstic world of Hollywoo to decipher what BoJack Horseman has taught her.

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    Amber-Louise

    Aggretsuko: A Cartoon Take On Corporate Culture

    There’s more to this cute red panda than meets the eye. Amber-Louise breaks it all down.

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    Sophie Jones

    “It’s just great to be performing and enjoying and doing the thing” – An interview with Miguel Mantovani of The Cuban Brothers

    Common People’s ‘Disco Day’ made possible the strangest interview ever, featuring The Cuban Brothers’ frontman and Sophie Jones.

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    Charlotte Colombo

    Power, Possession and the Male Gaze in Love Island

    Love Island is stirring controversy again (surprise, surprise)! Read Charlotte Colombo’s take on the infamous reality show.

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    James Barker

    “I should have put my shades on today ‘cos the future’s looking so bright!” – An interview with Maizie Williams of Boney M.

    At Common People, Maizie Williams chatted about forty plus years of Boney M.

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    Robert Pratley

    “It’s addictive. You have to end on a winning streak.” – An interview with Paul Holden-Warren, aka GoldenFM

    News Editor Rob sits down with Southampton alumni Paul Holden-Warren aka GoldenFM to discuss his memories of Southampton, Football Manager and his recent Youtube career.

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    Tom Randall

    Violence and Insanity in Video Games

    Tom Randall dares you to confront the themes of morality and insanity in modern videogames.

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    Tom Hills

    Acts to Look Forward to at Lovebox Festival 2018

    Tom Hills leads you through the best of this year’s Lovebox festival, from the rising stars to the simply unmissable talents, coming to London this July.

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    Jack Nash

    Introducing: LSD

    Three Grammy Nominees, Two singles so far, one collaborative project. Here’s why you should be excited about LSD.

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    Thea Hartman

    “Make stuff that’s 100% you and that only you could make” – An Interview with Edge Alumnus Ben Robins

    Ex-Film Editor Ben Robins gets real about his film debut, life post university, and what it takes to be a filmmaker.

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    James Barker

    10 sights to hunt down at Common People this weekend

    A giant disco ball? Check. An appearance from Peppa Pig? Check. Lots of gin? Check check check.

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    Sophie Jones

    Stage versus Screen: The Death of Theatre?

    Haven’t been to the theatre in a while? General Executive Sophie Jones is here to tell you why you should.

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    Harry Fortuna

    Lyrics for a Lifetime: Arctic Monkeys

    Feeling a bit nostalgic after listening to the indie giants’ new album? Harry Fortuna takes a look back at some of their best lyrics.

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    CM Kavanagh

    “I want them to feel something, that’s the main thing” – An interview with Bryde

    We talked with Bryde, aka Sarah Howells, about her songwriting process, her label, and vulnerability.