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LEFT BRAIN MEDIA
Sam Mandi-Ghomi
Aug 237 min read
Fontaines D.C. - Romance - Review
Their fourth studio album brings some of the defining concepts of modernity into their unfortunate selves, writes Sam Mandi-Ghomi.
1540
Will Cotton
May 83 min read
Notes from a Fucking Enormous Continent: The Voyage
Round two of this infamous series as Will embarks on his journey.
210
William Cotton
Mar 262 min read
Notes from a Fucking Enormous Continent: A Preview
Left Brain's resident satire merchant had upped sticks and gone to Canada. In this new series, Will will share his observations.
680
Claudia Stanley
Feb 95 min read
Sarah Lucas's Bunnies and the Radicalisation of Cloth
Reflecting on the ongoing legacy of Sarah Lucas's norm-defying work, Claudia Stanley takes a look at the Sarah Lucas: Happy Gas exhbition.
951
Arbër Gashi
Dec 6, 20235 min read
Generational Trauma, Oppression and Avatar: The Last Airbender
Arbër Gashi discusses their experiences as the child of Kosovar-Albanian refugees and how this led to a love of The Last Airbender.
1660
Cullen Holas
Dec 3, 20234 min read
La Vitti
Resident music and pint connoisseur, Cullen Holas, samples the essence of La Vitti, a hidden musical haven nestled in the heart of Valencia.
470
James Hyde
Oct 31, 20235 min read
Why Capitalism has Failed UK Pharmacy
Touching on personal experience working in the sector, James Hyde explores the role of capitalism in the state of UK pharmacy.
1240
Edward Littleton
Sep 21, 20233 min read
Uninviting the Cephalopod from Dinner
The Octopus is one of the most culturally significant animals the world has, but is the consumption of it is reaching dangerous levels?
280
Arbër Gashi
Jul 24, 20235 min read
How Many Betting Shops Does My High Street Really Need?
A research article that looks into the damaging impact betting shops have on British high streets.
1840
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Nicolas James / Ragman Jones
Jul 20, 202310 min read
The Desert Lake [Excerpt From a Novel]
Why we plunge in is anyone's guess.
850
Apollo Spencer
Jul 18, 20231 min read
The Last Page In The Bible
A visceral poem on the current state of the world.
370
R.D. Stevens
Jul 16, 202312 min read
Cesario - A Short Story
What lengths would you go to in the name of science?
740
Miranda Horn
Jul 14, 20233 min read
Poetry Collection by Miranda Horn
Two wonderfully stylised poems on love, lust and living as we currently do.
600
Duncan Geoffrey MacLeod
Jul 12, 202311 min read
Dear Potential 'Employer'
Would you hire this person? At least take a read of their cover letter.
1790
Tom Osborne
Jul 3, 202311 min read
It's All In A Word
This collection of poems is an exploration into the idea that one word can carry so much meaning in only a short collection of letters.
1370
Libby Hooper
Jun 26, 20235 min read
Securitisation of Football Fans
A deeper look into the increasing surveillance over football supporters and how it overlaps with class prejudice in Britain.
1000
Irina Anghel
Jun 23, 20233 min read
Reduced Section Miracles and other homemade prophecies
A collection of uniquely styled poems focusing on collective experience, observations and identity.
520
Sam Mandi-Ghomi
May 27, 20236 min read
Football only means what we want it to - Manchester City, Luton and Coventry
Football is always writ with irony. This season's European Cup and Championship play-off finals provide plenty of it, writes Sam Mandi-Ghomi
910
Nathan Brown
Apr 24, 20231 min read
Frigid - Tessa Glinoer
Dedicated to record-breaking energy profits. Tessa Glinoer explores the cost-of-living crisis in this short film.
370
Sam Mandi-Ghomi
Mar 31, 20236 min read
Why I Love Die Hard
Sam Mandi-Ghomi analyses the fascination with action in the western world, linking it to economic theory and widespread dissatisfaction.
390
Sam Mandi-Ghomi
Mar 21, 20233 min read
On Wakefield, or Hometowns and Such
An impulsive piece on lost futures and worthwhile pasts, inspired by a walk on an industrial estate.
2050
Emoefeoghene (Efe) Akpofure Imoyin-Omene
Feb 14, 20236 min read
A Valentine's Day Collection
A collection of poetry and short stories all focused on the most love-filled day of the year.
600
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