Aaron Kent

Aaron Kent
Born Aaron Matthew Kent
(1989-01-21) January 21, 1989
Redruth, Cornwall, England
Occupation Poet, Screenwriter, Theatre Critic
Years active 2011–present

Aaron Kent (born January 21, 1989) is a British screenwriter, poet, and critic - and the editor/creator of the publishing press I Came Here Looking For A Fight.

Biography

Kent originally began writing poetry by publishing pieces on his blog, but after watching videos of artists such as Shane Koyczan and Buddy Wakefield, he decided to move into the performance realm.[1] Kent originally wrote poetry as an attempt to win a girl at 16, but failed. He later played bass in a variety of bands, none of which achieved any success.[2]

Kent has expressed a love for a variety of different artists - both musically and via writing - including Elliott Smith, Frightened Rabbit, Explosions in the Sky, Anis Mojgani, Chuck Palahniuk, and Buddy Wakefield. He claims 'Move Pen, Move' by Shane Koyczan is his favourite poem.[3][4]

Kent released his first full length album in September 2012 - Imminent Conversations, it received a four star review from God is in the TV Zine who called it 'a great example of spoken word done to a high standard.'[5] Kent released his first EP - An Atlas - through Bandcamp in 2013 with pianist Pete Richardson. He followed this with his second EP - Winter Coats, Summer Shorts - a year later in 2014, also through Bandcamp, this time with electronica musician Dr. Lakata.[6]

Kent has reviewed music, film, and books for various publications and websites including Film in Words,[7] Echoes & Dust, and the now-defunct 7BitArcade, and is a theatre critic for Hall for Cornwall.[8]

Kent stated on Twitter that he is presently in talks over the publication of his first poetry collection - set to be titled 'Blood Fjord '89'.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Interview with Aaron Kent". Penny Heaton. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  2. ↑ 'Interview With Aaron Kent' Poetical TV, 24 February 2013.
  3. ↑ 'Interview With Aaron Kent' Poetical TV, 24 February 2013.
  4. ↑ "Interview with Aaron Kent". Penny Heaton. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  5. ↑ Conversations Review' God is in the TV Zine, 05 September 2012.
  6. ↑ "Interview with Aaron Kent". Penny Heaton. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  7. ↑ "About". Film in Words. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  8. ↑ "Star Child Review". Artspass. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  9. ↑ "Status update". Twitter. Retrieved 2016-03-14.

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