Chastity writes heart wrenching emo. Which, pretty much, is true of all the writers we study in the English classroom! But exactly how hopeless do Brandon Will... Read More...
We don't often talk about post-metal at Sound of Pen. But if you want music that takes you on a journey - in the same way that a novel might - then you should ... Read More...
The second class in our 2000trees series revolves around one of RORY's most powerful songs - the emotional blockbuster that is 'UNCOMPLICATED'!
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When considering the significance of a theme, the... Read More...
Damnation Festival always plays host to the most thrilling metal and alternative bands on the planet. Let's listen to two of the brilliant acts - Perturbator a... Read More...
We know what butterflies are but why do so many writers fill their pages with them? Let's make sure we have something interesting to say about that butterfly i... Read More...
Given that winter means a world without festivals, it's hard to not be constantly looking forward to summer! Let's listen to the artists we most want to see out in a sun-soaked field in 2025 - and hear what they have to say about that holiday season... Read More...
Bright Star is locked in her manager’s office, Cynthia is locked in a friend’s basement and Ayley is locked in her bedroom. Sound of Pen’s ‘fTrE’ novel explore... Read More...
A lot of songwriters make use of colour in their lyrics - and some of those artists employ blacks, whites, greens, pinks etc. as potently as actual painters. H... Read More...