BrooklynVegan3 weeks agoMusicPatti Smith reacts to Taylor Swift namedropping her and Dylan Thomas on new albumPatti Smith was honored to be mentioned alongside Dylan Thomas in Taylor Swift's new album. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com4 weeks agoMusic7 Songs That Reference Tortured PoetsThe article discusses a playlist of songs referencing poets and highlights the absence of Taylor Swift songs while featuring artists like Patti Smith, Bob Dylan, and Lana Del Rey. [ more ]
Defector4 months agoWritingMake Space For The Artist | DefectorThe author reflects on the concept of a pure voice in writing and the struggles of finding their own voice. The author finds inspiration in Patti Smith, who is praised for her pure and unedited expression in her work. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com5 months agoWritingWhen Women Artists Choose Mothering Over Making WorkPatti Smith disappeared from the public eye for 16 years to focus on her family life in Detroit after her husband's death. Some people criticized Smith for prioritizing her role as a wife and mother over her career as a punk singer and poet. [ more ]