mixing beats & books:

music, poetry, art & thoughtful essays

an inclusive, free literary zine — album reviews, artist interviews, poetry, visual art, and essays on environment, feminism, posthumanism, and culture. made by humans, finished by humans, and always free to read.

a paris antiquarian bookshop, librairie ancienne et moderne

where beats meet books

curated by kensey slone, alexis vega, and andrew portillo. named for the depot — the salt lake city venue where we spent many a night at indie shows, enjoying the community of live music after emerging from pandemic lockdown. this is the place where sound meets ideas.

music & beats

album reviews, artist spotlights, and interviews that unpack sound, story, and culture.

poetry & visual art

original poems and artwork. some pieces for sale; proceeds fuel green door media.

philosophy & culture

essays on posthumanism, environment, feminism, critical theory, and culture.

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