‘Y2’, a poem by Kassitty Lee
I know I’m back when I can feel the steel of dread, a blade of excitement, driven into my lungs;...
Poetry
Left Bank’s ‘On the Mic’ Open Mic Review
Rain batters against the high glass windows of the former St Margaret’s church, sounds of the Strokes and esoteric pop...
Punching Up: My Experience at a Punk Poetry Night
It is significant to see that the Anglophonic punk culture of the 70s and 80s is still beating under the...
A Long History of activism, poetry, and checking his watch…: Linton Kwesi Johnson in Conversation with Gary Younge at Opera North’s Howard Assembly Room
I was delighted to be able to go and see Linton Kwesi Johnson (LKJ), London's renowned Jamaican poet, activist, and...
Hidden Gems On University Of Leeds’ Campus
Arts and Culture Editor Emma Rivers reveals some of University of Leeds' top campus spots! University of Leeds Art and...
The Tenuous Art of iPhone Notes Poetry
Delving into iPhone Notes Poetry is a bit like going down a rabbit hole littered with persistent f*ck boy word...
John Keats: Still Relevant 200 Years Later?
John Keats was one of the key figures within the second wave of romantic poets – alongside the likes of...
Literary Calendar: Books to Look Forward to in 2021
Emma Rivers introduces twelve of the best books to look forward to in 2021, including powerful poetry, short story collections...
Treat Your Shelf: Before The Coffee Gets Cold – Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Emma Rivers reviews this Japanese play from award-winning writer Toshikazu Kawaguchi that asks us to consider the important questions about...