The Apologist Zine

Poems by A.M. Hayden A collection inspired by artistic women

So excited and proud to be able to post not just pop culture commentary, but pop culture ART at @theapologistzine.bsky.social today! Thanks @amhayden.bsky.social for letting me publish your beautiful poems!

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Poems by A.M. Hayden A collection inspired by artistic women

I am thrilled to be featured for National Poetry Month on The Apologist! The editor's note by Katie made my day! Check out these poems about hard-rocking women who have rocked my soul.

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The new Tunde Adebimpe record is an absurd bop, which, while not a surprise, is still a delight. It was good to hear a line like “My heart beats a spark of revival” and feel as though I could trust the voice and singer. In fact, I *needed* that.

Anti-Nihilism, Tenacity, & Sonic the Hedgehog Don’t walk, run with me.

Wrote an essay for @theapologistzine.bsky.social about how #SonicTheHedgehog is a literary force for joy and the tenacious human spirit you should absolutely check it out
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Think Sonic the Hedgehog is for kids? Well, sure, he is. But he’s also got a lot to say about hope and the human condition, and thankfully, @justinsaysni.bsky.social was willing to explore that joy here. Thanks for adding your voice to “The Apologist,” Justin! open.substack.com/pub/theapolo...

Lucky You: The National Meet Ross Gay by Aaron Burch

I’m excited this morning to share Aaron Burch’s beautiful essay about Ross Gay and The National, basketball and baseball, how all creation feeds more creation, and how art demands communion and our best selves.
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Lana Del Rey Isn’t Real, But Her Version of America Is America as a Mythological Garden of Eden and the Fall of Man

First essay up— “Lana Del Rey Isn’t Real, But Her Version of America Is” by @katiedarbymullins.bsky.social. Next month, new topic, new writer, new love to share— check out the essay and submission guidelines and hit me up at theapologistzine@gmail.com theapologistzine.substack.com/p/lana-del-r...

Lana Del Rey Isn’t Real, But Her Version of America Is America as a Mythological Garden of Eden and the Fall of Man

Excited to launch @theapologistzine.bsky.social with my essay, “Lana Del Rey is Not Real…” — next month, new writer, absolutely NO being cool, pure love. Submission guidelines are on the website and you can reach me at theapologistzine@gmail.com. theapologistzine.substack.com/p/lana-del-r...