mixing beats & books:
music, poetry, art, & thoughtful essays
an inclusive, free literary zine blending album reviews, artist interviews, poetry, visual art, and philosophical writing on environment, feminism, posthumanism, and culture. open submissions welcome—no a.i., no hate.
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curated by kensey slone. inspired by the raw energy of salt lake city’s iconic music venue “the depot,” where i first started going to indie rock shows with my best friends, now bandmates, this zine bridges beats and books for curious minds.
here you’ll find:
- in-depth music artist interviews and album reviews from indie to established acts
- original poetry and visual art (some pieces available for sale, with proceeds supporting environmental justice)
- deep philosophical essays on environmental studies, posthumanism, feminism, persuasion, pedagogy, and contemporary culture
everything stays free and open access. we’re editorially selective: thoughtful submissions from real humans only—no ai-generated writing, no hate speech. if it aligns with our values of inclusivity and care, we’ll edit and publish it with love. think: the new yorker meets npr, but grassroots and community-driven.
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music & beats
dive into album reviews, artist spotlights, and interviews that unpack sound, story, and culture. from underground gems to major releases—where the music meets meaningful words.
poetry & visual art
original poems written honestly, always, plus visual artwork. a portion of any proceeds fuels green door media, our nonprofit dedicated to environmental justice and food equity.
philosophy & culture
essays exploring posthumanism, ecocriticism, feminism, culture, and the persuasive power of ideas in a changing world. thoughtful, accessible, and unafraid of complexity.
about & values
bookclub at the depot is a passion project by kensey slone—writer, artist, and musician. based in austin, tx, but previous roots in salt lake city, utah; kansas city, missouri; springfield, missouri; southern indiana, and eastern kentucky. we keep it all free because ideas should travel widely. join as a reader, writer, or supporter. no gatekeeping, just good editing and open minds and hearts.