Poem: “The Sea At Night” by Daniel Miller
The raging sea! Well captured in this spoken word poem by Daniel Miller, who has appeared previously at the New Pop Lit microphone as D. C. Miller. Take a listen.
Tag: best spoken word
Poem: “Heaven Bound” by Alisha J. Prince
NEW POP LIT’S OPEN MIC RETURNS — with a performance of a striking poem by an exciting new DIY talent from London, UK, Alisha J. Prince. Crimson chaos fills the gapsInside the council pavement slabsAnd torn and savaged pizza boxesRats and bats and cats and foxes The poem is called “Heaven Bound” and carries a […]
Poem: “I Comfort Crow Jane” by Joel Allegretti
Joel Allegretti is best known– especially on the east coast– as a poet. We happen to have a (fun? scary?) Halloween story from him coming next month to our main site– but we thought while we were at it we might as well also get this renowned performer to the New Pop Lit “Open Mic” […]
Poem: “Unholy Roman Empire” by Brian Eckert
Brian Eckert returns to the New Pop Lit microphone with a reading about Empire. “Unholy Roman Empire.” But which Empire? In the past, present, or future? Or is Brian speaking about US? **** (Art: “The Consummation: The Course of Empire” by Thomas Cole.)
Poem: “Star-Spangled Poet” by Karl Wenclas
IN LOOKING for a poem to celebrate the 4th, New Pop Lit‘s chief editor realized he’d recorded one himself. FYI: It’s a trifle sarcastic. To keep him away from the microphone, send us your own recorded verse! Rants, agonies, recitations, comedies, or other “spoken word.” To: newpoplitATgmailDOTcom. (NOTE: The opening to this poem is supposed to […]
Poem: “When You Are Drowning in a Car” by Kristin Garth
NO, this poem from hyper-talented poet Kristin Garth about someone drowning is NOT about Chappaquiddick. At least, we don’t think it is. We assume it’s not. It may-or-may-not be. It’s a terrific poem nevertheless.
Spoken Word: “Sadistic Game” by D.C. Miller
SOMEHOW an escaped crazy person has made it to the New Pop Lit “Open Mic” microphone. Help! Actually, it’s only mysterious writer D.C. Miller (who has placed some terrific fiction with us). Listen while you can– before authorities close the show!
Performance: “Will Work for Food” by Sugar Whiskey
Dan Nielsen returns!– this time with the beautiful voice of Georgia Bellas. Georgia reads Dan’s FIVES to improvised electronic music recorded in their Sunporch Studio. They’re partners in a project called Sugar Whiskey. Worth a look.
Poem: “Kristins” by Kristin Garth
TODAY we have a short but powerful poem by a fairly new poet who knocks it, with spoken word, out of the park. “Kristins” by Kristin Garth. Guaranteed we haven’t heard the last of her. (We plan to have Kristin back soon at the New Pop Lit Open Mic microphone.) Listen in: (Painting: “Nightmare” by […]
Poem: “Gutter Ball” by Erin Chapman
TONIGHT Detroit-area poet Erin Knowles Chapman steps to the microphone with a stellar performance of her own poem, “Gutter Ball.” Is it just about bowling? Take a listen. (Public domain spin art by “Kungfuman.”)
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