Nikki Giovanni, poet and civil rights activist, dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni, clad in academic robes and a hat, gestures with one hand as she recites a poem

Poet and civil rights activist Nikki Giovanni, a prominent figure during the Black Arts Movement in the 1960s and ‘70s who was dubbed “the Princess of Black Poetry,” has died. She was 81. Giovanni died […]

Blue Note Records Announces Tone Poet Subscription Service

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Blue Note Records has announced the launch of the Tone Poet Society, a new subscription service dedicated to the legendary jazz label’s Tone Poet Audiophile Vinyl Reissue Series. Shop the best of Blue Note’s Tone […]

How MJ Lenderman Became the Poet Laureate of Indie Rock

MJ Lenderman

  MJ Lenderman, photographed by Graham Tolbert There’s a particular addictive sensation had when listening to MJ Lenderman’s new album, Manning Fireworks, as you hear the 25-year-old singer-songwriter warbling nonchalantly over the twanging reverb of […]

Ashleah Gonzales Made Kendall Jenner a Literary it-Girl. Now, She’s a Published Poet.

Ashleah Gonzales

Photo courtesy of Ashleah Gonzales. Kendall Jenner reading Miranda July. Kendall Jenner reading Melissa Broder. Kendall Jenner reading Chelsea Hodson—on a yacht, in Miami, wearing an orange bikini that perfectly complements the purple cover of […]

USC poet, professor Jackie Wang discusses AI’s impact on writers

A woman with dark hair in a tank top and sheer sleeves stands in front of pink and teal items on shelves.

Two major forces, distinct but not unrelated, are causing turmoil for writers: massive labor struggles and accelerating advancements in artificial intelligence. On the labor front, streaming businesses like Netflix have robbed TV writers of residuals; […]

Young Poet Interview – The Daily Music Report

Young Poet Records

Interview: Young Poet discusses what sets them apart, their biggest challenges, and the new music we can look forward to Young Poet logo courtesy of the label Interviewed: September 2022 Today we bring you an […]

Young Poet Records Interview – The Daily Music Report

Young Poet Records

Interview: Young Poet Records discusses what sets them apart, their biggest challenges, and the new music we can look forward to Young Poet Records logo courtesy of the label Interviewed: September 2022 Today we bring […]

PJ Harvey, poet: ‘Dorset is light and dark, ecstasy and melancholy’ | PJ Harvey

PJ Harvey on stage in manchester in 2016

PJ Harvey is about to read a poem from her new book, Orlam – we are in her publisher’s offices which are strangely empty (are they all working from home?) and have the top floor […]