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“That rare moment of being so awed by a combination or chords or lines that it stops us. We want to be stopped again.” (An Interview with Jill Mceldowney)

“That rare moment of being so awed by a combination or chords or lines that it stops us. We want to be stopped again.” (An Interview with Jill Mceldowney)

There is a dichotomy that exists in poetry that allows both intimacy and distance.

Interviews, Literature, MusicStephanie ChangJanuary 22, 2019HAIM, Under the Influence of Giants, The Civil Wars, M.I.A., Lissie, Jill Mceldowney

A Love Letter to the Piano In Front of Spot Coffee

A Love Letter to the Piano In Front of Spot Coffee

But I’ve always been drawn to that which I cannot fully be a part of, so I continue to pretend that I am meant for this space.

Personal Essay, MusicCaitlin ConlonJanuary 17, 2019lana del rey

“It's been a little while since our last moment of quiet.” (The Launch of Issue VI: Interlude)

“It's been a little while since our last moment of quiet.” (The Launch of Issue VI: Interlude)

January’s song: the launch of Half Mystic Journal’s Issue VI: Interlude, wild, soft, ephemeral, fierce.

Gatherings, Music, LiteratureTopaz WintersJanuary 9, 2019Crispin Rodrigues, Laetitia K., Ethel Yap, Jocelyn Suarez, Jean Tan, Alvin Pang, Jerome Quah, Kenny Leck

Half Mystic Radio, Season I, Episode V: Robin, Raven, Swallow, Dove

Half Mystic Radio, Season I, Episode V: Robin, Raven, Swallow, Dove

Featuring Kate Bucca’s poems "Known Quantity" and "August Storm", and Paola Bennet’s song "Antidote".

Music, RadioTopaz WintersDecember 30, 2018Kate Bucca, Paola Bennet

Introducing Aubade, New Job Openings, & Cranesong

Introducing Aubade, New Job Openings, & Cranesong

Introducing aubade: the dawn-dizzy dance—the first chords of warmth—the sun forgiving everything it touches.

Topaz WintersDecember 22, 2018Alvin Pang, Ethel Yap, Crispin Rodriguez, Jean Tan, Jocelyn Suarez

Half Mystic x BooksActually: Join Us at the Issue VI Launch

Half Mystic x BooksActually: Join Us at the Issue VI Launch

Welcome in the New Year with the Half Mystic team in style with our latest gathering, a launch of Issue VI: Interlude!

Announcements, Music, GatheringsTopaz WintersDecember 17, 2018Alvin Pang, Ethel Yap, Jean Tan, Laetitia K., Jocelyn Suarez, Topaz Winters, Crispin Rodrigues

From the Editor: The Interlude Issue

From the Editor: The Interlude Issue

It’s been a little while since our last moment of quiet.

The Interlude Letters (a selection)

The Interlude Letters (a selection)

To me, music means breath and expansion. It is unifying and freeing at the same time.

Music, SelectionsTopaz WintersDecember 9, 2018love letters

VI: Interlude | Uncomposed: "Lexicon"

VI: Interlude | Uncomposed: "Lexicon"

G for Georgia, O for Oscar, T for Thomas, again O for Oscar. My mother spells out her maiden name on the phone.

Music, Personal Essay, Literature, ColumnsHana WidermanDecember 7, 2018uncomposed

“I hope my work can bring you a sense of quiet.” (An Interview with Joyanna M.)

“I hope my work can bring you a sense of quiet.” (An Interview with Joyanna M.)

Most sounds are music to me.

Art, Music, InterviewsKate WilsonDecember 4, 2018Joyanna M., Lily Bell, Jennifer Patterson, Aquamarine Space Unicorns