Added on by Douglas Farrand.

I've come across a collection of writing on poetry and poetics by a friend, Samuel Rowe. Of particular interest is a recent review of Ron Silliman's latest book, a review of Gerald Bruns' What Are Poets For?, and an essay on "uncreative writing" - covering anthologies compiled by Kenneth Goldsmith, Craig Dworkin, and Marjorie Perloff.

There's also a nice video interview with Ron Silliman on his Revelator here.


Jessie conducting "Talismane" at Peace Community Church, Oberlin OH

Jessie conducting "Talismane" at Peace Community Church, Oberlin OH

Also, a transcription of a conversation between Tristan Gordon and Jessie Downs has been posted on Tristan's website. Complete with my own asinine interjections- a fascinating discussion of Jessie's work and music during the Winter and Spring of 2013.


Chris Newman notation

Chris Newman notation

And lastly, an essay written by Lauren Redhead on Chris Newman's composition and politics of self-alienation, through the lens of his solo piano piece "The Reason Why I am Unable to Live in my own Country as a Composer is a Political One".