Raandoom
Reads
Unplugged
Australia has decided to ban social media for under 16s - what does this mean for kids, their parents, and the social media companies that platform them?
You've Just Been Branded
A sparkling goldish envelope is lying on the table, illuminating, glowing with the light so flashy to almost blind one to glance at it.
Nepo Kids
Nepo kids, raised under bright spotlights, became diamonds of post-modern nepotism, sparking ethical debates through pop-culture’s lens.
Pop Culture and Christmas
Christmas is a global holiday steeped in tradition, from decorating trees and festive feasts to music that journeys from 4th-century hymns and carols to the iconic pop hits we celebrate today.
Merry Christmas!
Finally, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas: decorations, trees, hot chocolate, markets, and Mariah Carey on repeat.
Winter Watchlist
Once Halloween wraps up, Christmas ads take over, making it hard for those who don’t celebrate or aren’t that geeked to get that cosy winter feeling without the C-word.
Parasocial Potentiality
One-sided connections aren't new nor surprising. In the midst of the loneliness epidemic, one can easily struggle to find, develop and preserve precious connections.
What’s Wrong with Believing?
You trust a greater force to guide your life, yet you turn to tarot, stars, and signs for clues; yoga, meditation, and breathwork help you find order in your freedom.
Dadi Disclosed
Young Dadi, a 23-year-old artist from Skopje, Macedonia, unpacks his eclectic style and vibrant influences in an intimate chat with Raandoom.
Creative (Re)Awakening
Adults rarely engage in creative hobbies and are generally discouraged from using their creativity on a daily basis. Why does this happen and how do we change it?
‘Tis the Season
The shift towards overconsumption, intensified by social media influencers and the commercialization of holidays, challenges traditional values and promotes a superficial lifestyle.
NYC Persona Play
Dreamers of a cosmopolitan lifestyle see Carrie Bradshaw as the ultimate personification; in New York, you're always looking for a job, a boyfriend, or an apartment.
The Family Business
Family blogging and vlogging is a million-dollar industry that claims to offer advice and community to those raising their kids in a digital world—but do the kids pay the cost?
Oh, Bittersweet Love
A collection of poetry that delves into the deepest layers of love, blending despair and passion as the true language of love, and speaking directly to the depths of our hearts.
I Miss You Frank Like I Miss Myself
Memories of youth, with their profound echoes and bittersweet losses, continue to shape our understanding of life's fleeting moments and the deep, lasting connections they forge.
3 Hours at a Café in Copenhagen
A bustling café on a November day in Copenhagen; as three hours pass, what unfolds, how do people converse, how do they behave, and what is it like to feel present without actually being here?
Fallin’
Pumpkin spice latte, we all say in unison, as autumn brings a refreshing twist to fashion and lifestyle, celebrated with cozy trends and traditional festivities that warm the spirit.
Chronically Online
The 'influencer era' saturates online content with creator-curated material, resulting in a monotone flow of unoriginal content that often promotes unrealistic lifestyles.
Into the Mist
The base of any journey into the natural world is often its most fruitful, with any deviation from the intended path proving serendipitous if conditions are right and needs gently eased.
Oat Milk Drinking, Togo Lovers
Modern urban dwellers, often misrepresented in media, navigate societal criticisms and economic challenges while indulging in personal lifestyle choices that reflect broader cultural shifts.