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Emerging Irish singer-songwriter Marty McGuigan releases his striking new single ‘For My Sorrows’, a track which follows our ...

As he gears up for a long-awaited return to Australian stages this November, David Gray has plenty to be excited about. His latest record, Dear Life, marks the 13th studio album from the iconic UK ...

Need to solve a challenging problem? Read or write some poetry! Compelling research demonstrates that poetry can accelerate ...

Poetry therapy is the clinical practice of using poetic tools to support emotional regulation, trauma recovery, and identity development. When thoughtfully integrated into therapy, especially with ...

Here's how to help the poemless: go to the poetry shelves in the children’s section of your local library. Grab a book by ...

“Poetry is dead,” writes Koethe, “until it actually is and you want it to come back, whether you liked it or not.” But the art still has its outliers, talking into the advancing dusk.

That terrifying chant in the '28 Years Later' trailer and film is a 122-year-old Rudyard Kipling poem: director Danny Boyle explains why it's there.

With 83 songs spanning seven previously unreleased albums, Springsteen’s new archival set is a lot of take in. Here’s a guide ...

Two superfans (who also happen to be ELLE editors) dive into the artist’s long-anticipated new work.

On 6/14, join composer and music director Micah Young for an intimate evening of his original songs paired with classic pop & ...