This time I accept that I won’t get what I want. I won’t fight against it like I often have, plunging into suffering. Yes I’m emotional enough that you’ll be my muse for a while. But I don’t think I’ll scream as much in them. You’re no beautiful prisoner. You make a beautiful choice. I’mContinue reading “X Will Never Equal Y”
Author Archives: Jessica Brett
Poem at 20:53
There were a few I cared for But not anymore, since You came to remind me Of the loosely held law That I’ve broken before When people in the same boat Come knocking my door, Can’t converse for long Because then it’ll be clear That you make me grin From ear to ear, and I’dContinue reading “Poem at 20:53”
Freestanding
My Kreuzberg room was so wonderful, I felt it was wasted on my being alone. High ceilings and sea blue surroundings. Flowers of pink and orange made by soft brushes of paint sat quietly on the walls. ‘All my love’, one had written across it. I have so much affection. I love to love. IContinue reading “Freestanding”
Explode
Good Morning. I’m sat on the corner of Alexanderplatz in Einstein Kaffee. This is the only shop I’ve sat down to relax in because I know the atmosphere I’m getting and that’s nice for the nervous types like me. It’s comfortable. It’s safe. I was about to say there are no surprises and I amContinue reading “Explode”
Misleading Decorative Engraving
It is widely known that crossing a road on a red light in Germany leaves you snorted at and again, met with those sparkly blue daggers. Ok not every German has blue eyes and I’m unsure why I began this metaphor of promise shining behind the eyes of the germans. Anyway, the lesser known bringerContinue reading “Misleading Decorative Engraving”
Handshake
Thursday 5th January, 22:00, Dresdener Strasse The U-Bahn reminds me of my Hamburg trip in 2019 and makes me smile. People are still wearing masks here, yet the wind flowing through tastes so good that they’re missing out. It’s warm and European, as if the smell of pretzels and Brötchen baking above ground has gentlyContinue reading “Handshake”
Visit Berlin With Me
Hello people and a Happy New Year to you. I’m currently in Munich awaiting a connecting flight to Berlin, where I will spend some time exploring and envisioning my permanent move to the German Hauptstadt in summer after I finish university. I’ll be making short blog entries throughout my five days here. Come on thisContinue reading “Visit Berlin With Me”
Serpent Raptor: The Most Unwanted Man In Electronic Music
Imposter Syndrome is Meeson’s most personal and emotional work yet. Though they will try to silence him, he must be heard. As 2022 draws to a close, the brightest star of Worcestershire’s underground electronic scene finally burns out. Serpent Raptor’s thirteenth and final album will mark the end of ten dynamic years in the musicContinue reading “Serpent Raptor: The Most Unwanted Man In Electronic Music”
*Happiness Not Included: The Lyrical Smallprint Of Life From Soft Cell
‘Thank god for that’ says Marc Almond on social media, relieved that ‘*Happiness Not Included’ is finally released. He hasn’t been shy in sharing his feelings on Instagram lately, which has provided an intimate insight into the emotions fuelling this new release. Soft Cell have returned after 20 years with something refreshingly personal. Each songContinue reading “*Happiness Not Included: The Lyrical Smallprint Of Life From Soft Cell”
Big In Japan: The Symphonic Version
When you ask people over forty if they remember Alphaville, those who aren’t really into music will go ‘oh yeahhh’ when you start singing ‘forevvvver young, I want to be forevvvver young’. Those who do remember a few 80s hits will probably recall ‘Big In Japan’ and synth-pop fans may remember ‘Sounds Like A Melody’. Continue reading “Big In Japan: The Symphonic Version”
The Waxing Lyrical 