The Ear

The Ear is an independent literary journal founded in 2012 by a collective of poets and artists seeking a space for work that resists easy categorization. From its inception, the journal has prioritized the sonic and rhythmic possibilities of language, often featuring poetry that blurs the line between page and performance. Its annual poetry issue, now in its thirtieth iteration, has become a bellwether for innovative writing that engages with sound, silence, and the materiality of text. The Ear operates as a non-profit, with a small editorial team committed to curating each issue as a cohesive, immersive experience rather than a mere collection of disparate pieces.