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Were One Direction the last new band?
The music industry is giving us nothing new and it seems the last new thing we have comes from the unlikeliest of sources.
Sam Mandi-Ghomi
Nov 11, 20249 min read
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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.
Sam Mandi-Ghomi
Aug 23, 20247 min read
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Ranking Every Film I Watched in 2023
Co-Editor Sam ranks every film he watched this past year.
Sam Mandi-Ghomi
Dec 31, 20234 min read
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Olivia Rodrigo - GUTS Review
The young star has finally released her second album, but can it live up to the heights of her debut hit, SOUR? Sam Mandi-Ghomi dissects.
Sam Mandi-Ghomi
Sep 10, 20237 min read
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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
Sam Mandi-Ghomi
May 27, 20236 min read
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Why Are Our Politicians so Shit?
Sam Mandi-Ghomi looks at why Britain's current politicians seem so unsuited to their roles and why the role attracts this type of person.
Sam Mandi-Ghomi
May 3, 20234 min read
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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.
Sam Mandi-Ghomi
Mar 31, 20236 min read
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On Wakefield, or Hometowns and Such
An impulsive piece on lost futures and worthwhile pasts, inspired by a walk on an industrial estate.
Sam Mandi-Ghomi
Mar 21, 20233 min read
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Towards a 2023 Worth Living
Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer, Andrew Tate. What do they all have in common? The ability to ruin our 2023. Sam Mandi-Ghomi discusses.
Sam Mandi-Ghomi
Feb 4, 202310 min read
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Reflections on 2022 - A Poetry Anthology
A collection of poetry from various writers all reflecting on the past year.
Various
Jan 17, 20238 min read
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What does Qatar want out of the World Cup?
The 2022 World Cup is finally here. Sam Mandi-Ghomi takes a deeper look at what Qatar's goals are geopolitically from it (pardon the pun).
Sam Mandi-Ghomi
Nov 20, 20228 min read
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The Left Brain Rationale
Left Brain Media is a new, progressive media framework. In this article Co-Founder Sam Mandi-Ghomi breaks down the Left Brain Rationale.
Sam Mandi-Ghomi
Oct 25, 20227 min read
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Evaluating the impact of the UK Government's Policy Response to COVID on Young People
Sam Mandi-Ghomi evaluates the UK's policy response to COVID-19, highlighting its commitment to neoliberal principles.
Sam Mandi-Ghomi
Sep 10, 20219 min read
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