Author name: Cameron Rhodes

Cameron is the online editor for Surge this year. He is a tech lover but desperately trying to escape from the AI-plagued world of social media. He is also currently trying to find a healthy balance between the digital and analogue, which is helpful for his magazine position.

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Bar Academia: Experiencing music the way it used to be

By Cameron Rhodes / 13 April 2026

In a world where music is tailored to the individual, Bar Academia is bringing back the collective listening experience.

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Digital fatigue and performative nostalgia: Why are we returning to our retro consoles?

By Cameron Rhodes / 13 April 2026

In the age of digital technology, we seem to want to reminisce through retro consoles. But is this a genuine love for older devices or simply a desire to be part of a community?