Creating a safe-space where punks from all walks of life comes together to sing songs was the goal of the protest punk band the Homeless…
While the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people worldwide, it has deeply impacted those dealing with substance addictions. Experts have consistently reported a pattern of addictions…
“Marriages are struggling, the stress of on and off lock downs, financial issues and spending tons of extra time together is actually driving some couples…
The song “Lost Boy” by Ruth B is about a boy who does not want to grow up and escapes reality to play in his…
Caring for someone who is experiencing mental health problems comes with a complicated and unique set of challenges. It can be difficult to know where…
Disclaimer: Please note that the following post discusses a song which contains some explicit lyrics. The song “FRIENDS” is a track from artist J. Cole’s…
Janelia Mould, a photographer based in South Africa, specializes in shooting surreal concept images that tell a unique story. Her series Melancholy — A Girl…
Jane Kenyon (May 23, 1947-April 22, 1995) was an American poet and translator. She is known for her works that are characterized by simple, spare…
Justin Vernon, better known by his band name Bon Iver, sought seclusion when struck by a period of loss in his life. He spent three…
“Breathe Me” is a 2004 single by Australian singer Sia. The lyrics mention the struggles of feeling worthless, alone, and afraid. Throughout this song, she…
The song In My Room by The Beach Boys was released in 1963 as a part of the album Surfer Girl. The writers of the…
On The Train Ride Home, the title track from the 2019 album of Australian indie folk-rock band The Paper Kites, expresses the thoughts of a dejected…
The following photograph, captured by university student Freya, describes her struggles of adjusting to a new culture all by herself, and how she found the…
“Trapdoor” is a song on the self-titled album by band Twenty One Pilots. Released in 2009, the track deals with emotions including despair, isolation and…
Blood and Guts in High School is a postmodern novel by Kathy Acker that incorporates multiple art forms such as prose, poetry, visual art and intertextual…
This classic novella by Shirley Jackson, published in 1959, continues to be popular today both in its original written form, and as the newest Netflix…
The song “Break The Silence” by Francois Mulder, is a song that raises awareness about sex trafficking globally and the rising concern associated with it….
In dedication to his father who had recently passed away, Yoshiki Hayashi wrote the song “Tears” for X Japan in 1993. The lyrics explore the strong…
“Autumn” is a beautiful poem by London writer Christina Rosetti (1830-1894) who is known for bringing a lively and magical quality to her works. With…
Novelist, poet, and scholar Maya Angelou expresses her deep feelings about the suffering of African Americans due to slavery and racial discrimination in her poem “Caged Bird”. She contrasts…
