‘The Divide’

Erik Kain

Erik writes about video games at Forbes and politics at Mother Jones. He's the contributor of The League though he hasn't written much here lately. He can be found occasionally composing 140 character cultural analysis on Twitter.

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12 Responses

  1. Stillwater says:

    Damn fine stuff Erik. The last song too. Melodies, lyrics, rhythm, the whole shebang. Thanks for sharing.Report

  2. greginak says:

    Really good song Erik. Very tender. Well done.Report

  3. Maribou says:

    Wishing you easier days, but I’m glad you keep sharing these with us, in the meantime.Report

  4. North says:

    Hope things look up Erik.Report

  5. J@m3z Aitch says:

    “I live a cigarette away from you now”

    That’s a fine line.Report

  6. Burt Likko says:

    I hope that personal pain is not a necessary catalyst for good art. Because I hope that this good art continues to be produced, in the absence of personal pain.Report

    • Erik in reply to Burt Likko says:

      It’s funny how that works. I haven’t written any good songs in ages and then I have this huge crisis and the songs appear. But I really hope the same thing as you…because this is really shitty.Report