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Our Latest Endeavor: A Poetry Book
We are officially opening the limited print presale for Magnolias and Other Poems by Humans. By locking in yr copy early, you aren't just buying a book—yr proving that print isn't dead.
Pequod’s is the Best Pizza in Chicago
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Here is a delightful story about deep-dish pizza and a profound love for literature, Chicago style.
Old Town Ale House is Chicago’s Best Bar
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Learn about this one-of-a-kind bohemian saloon, its eclectically famous history, and my experience visiting a true gem in the rough.
Post-Poetic Bliss: Live from Beyond Baroque
Live from the Wanda Coleman Theater at Beyond Baroque, in Venice, CA, a quartet of word warriors shared emphatic poetry.
A Micro Interview with Harry Katz & The Pistachios
We’ve been digging through our archives. Here’s our interview with THE Harry Katz from our first issue, released back in 2023.
Spring Poetry Contest Winners
Congrats to our Spring Poetry Contest Winner, Nona Lea and Runners-up: Lauren Cussell and Rob Kelleher! Read all three poems here!
Listen Up: Issue #2 Spotify Playlist is Live!
Get ready to rock out with Issue #2: NOTHING IS CERTAIN! We're super excited to drop our Spotify playlist, which goes hand in hand with this issue.
Altadena Teen Girls Fire Recovery
After the fiery chaos tore through Los Angeles, our communities unleashed a fierce spirit of resilience—like a phoenix rising from the ashes! Leading the charge is one badass eighth-grader.
Yr Editor Sucks! But, Issue #2 is Finally Here.
I know, I know. It’s been a hot minute. But hey, what can you expect from a publication dedicated to the uncertain and nothingness?
Can a Poem Change Someone’s Mind? Motivate Someone to Vote?
Pansensory Interactive is launching a goofy, anarchic, poetic thought-grenade into the world. Let’s blow it up!
HATE THE ViEW by Andy Bliss
Bliss's stream-of-consciousness technique delves into existentialism, provoking deep questions about our existence as sentient beings.
Open Call for Issue #2: Submit Yr Work
Punk Rock Tea Party & The Badass Babe Playlist
From punk pioneers like Patti Smith, Poly Styrene, and Joan Jett to the '90s’ Bikini Kill and Sleater-Kinney, and modern bands like Amyl & The Sniffers, you're in for a treat.
On the Radar: New Music for Your Ear Holes, Mind, & Soul.
Skate, Hip-Hop, and Weed: Street Culture at Its Finest - Part II
Smoke, Skate, and Hip-Hop: Street Culture at Its Finest - Part I
Last Stop Detroit: The Heidelberg Project
A vibrant neighborhood art project in Detroit has transformed a neglected community into a dynamic protest, revitalizing the area and making it a beloved cultural destination.
Punk Icon Vivienne Westwood Forever Changed Modern Fashion and Culture
Art Found in Unexpected Places: The Heidelberg Project
Listen to (the) Curious Nothing Spotify Playlist Now!
Yep. That’s right. We’re even on Spotify, and our playlist is truly epic.