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Gencontrolz Mag Here to celebrate the small messy things :)
Online magazine and blog that aims to amplify unheard creative voices! Submissions for Autumn ISSUE 1 now OPEN!

Visit our website at https://www.gencontrolz.com/ Hello, we are GENCONTROLZ! We host seasonally curated publications, alongside a vibrant blog talking about anything close to our hearts, including supporting small businesses. The media corner is another one of our features, where you can browse through emerging musicians and filmographers. We come from countries where the opportunity to indulge in

artistic projects, to discover oneself and stretch our abilities is hard to find, even discouraged. This magazine aims to carve a space out from this earth, and give it to those bright-eyed people. In an increasingly fractured world, with increasingly fractured identities, the language of art is what ties us all together. We especially want to celebrate and pass the mic to the young generations of developing countries. The socio-political landscape and conflicts seem to have taken the spotlight, but behind that is a brimming generation whose passion and artistry reflect the philosophy underpinning each beating heart: aspiration, motivation and resilience for progress, for development. Our journal is thus a safe space. You can be anything you like. Shout your stories even in the quietest breath. Celebrate causes and cultures. Share your experiences. We want your voice in whatever messiness it takes form. If you have any questions don't hesitate to dm us, or send us an email at [email protected]. Have a nice day!

📚 NEW BOOK REVIEW JUST DROPPED 🪶Fai () reviews Leanne Betasamosake Simpson's stunning ‘Noopiming: The Cure for White Lad...
10/06/2023

📚 NEW BOOK REVIEW JUST DROPPED 🪶
Fai () reviews Leanne Betasamosake Simpson's stunning ‘Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies’. The novel carries you to question on the ethics of the body and its encompassing, imbricated ecologies.

Read the review on our blog now, link in bio ✨

ID: On a tangerine orange background, an oil pastel drawing of top half of a non-binary scoliosis body is in what seems to be a fragment of a lake, limned by mist and smog barbed with thorns. The chest of the person is bleeding from scars. The title of the book being reviewed is “Noopiming” by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson. It is reviewed by Fai. 🌫️

we have a special gift for you this Kartini Day 🎁in remembrance of RA Kartini, we created this roundtable: Eggs, Nuclear...
21/04/2023

we have a special gift for you this Kartini Day 🎁

in remembrance of RA Kartini, we created this roundtable: Eggs, Nuclear & Cell. in this dialogue, we explored topics surrounding Care & Natality, as well as how Kartini’s advocacy for women’s education is still relevant to today’s fight for equality and justice.

huge thanks to kak Nike for joining us in this dialogue and providing us with your insightful thoughts

WE’RE TURNING 2️⃣ 🥳we may be on a hiatus at the moment, but we still can celebrate our birthday! thank you to all our te...
23/03/2023

WE’RE TURNING 2️⃣ 🥳

we may be on a hiatus at the moment, but we still can celebrate our birthday! thank you to all our team members and contributors so far who have helped shape GENCONTROLZ into what it is today. and thank YOU: the readers, for sticking around and supporting us for the past two years 🤍

THIS ISN’T GOODBYE, JUST A SEE YOU SOON 👋we’ll be taking a short break, so that means we won’t be opening our subs anyti...
27/08/2022

THIS ISN’T GOODBYE, JUST A SEE YOU SOON 👋

we’ll be taking a short break, so that means we won’t be opening our subs anytime soon… BUT! our inbox is always open for any questions or entries for our MP3 & MP4 blogs. see you on the other side!!

with love,
TEAM GENCONTROLZ

📚 NEW BOOK REVIEW JUST DROPPED❗️In celebration of Women in Translation Month, Phương Anh () reviews Thuận’s ‘Chinatown’,...
24/08/2022

📚 NEW BOOK REVIEW JUST DROPPED❗️
In celebration of Women in Translation Month, Phương Anh () reviews Thuận’s ‘Chinatown’, translated by Nguyễn An Lý. The novel drags you through layers of stories, “you could almost feel a lifetime unfolding before you.”

Read the review on our blog now: https://www.gencontrolz.com/all-that-jazz/a-ballad-of-belonging-a-book-review-of-chinatown

ID: On a tangerine orange background, a yellow train track spirals further into the distance, closing in on a black silhouette of a person. The title of the book being reviewed is “Chinatown” by Thuận, translated from the Vietnamese by Nguyễn An Lý. It is reviewed by Phương Anh.

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🚨NEW PODCAST EPISODE JUST DROPPED🚨ages ago, on our queen Laura Dern’s birthday - the 10th of February to be precise - An...
14/07/2022

🚨NEW PODCAST EPISODE JUST DROPPED🚨

ages ago, on our queen Laura Dern’s birthday - the 10th of February to be precise - Anh Thu () and I () sat down and had a chat about Noah Baumbach’s MARRIAGE STORY (2019). this was a fun one to record; join us as we (attempt to) discuss the film, only to get sidetracked by the concepts of love & divorce and the conventions attached to the good olde institution of marriage. give it a listen by heading over here: https://anchor.fm/gencontrolz-magazine/episodes/EP-5-Marriage-Story-e1l75n0

p.s. we do gush about adam driver quite a bit in this one…

📣 OUR MP4 PLAYER IS (FINALLY) HERE 📣the MP4 Player is a blog where we shine the spotlight on our favourite up-and-coming...
08/07/2022

📣 OUR MP4 PLAYER IS (FINALLY) HERE 📣

the MP4 Player is a blog where we shine the spotlight on our favourite up-and-coming filmmakers & videographers. inaugurating this special new online space is, Alysha Wang’s short film ‘Maybe One Day’. a soft, hopeful tale of q***r love, ‘Maybe One Day’ embodies the optimism for a better future that we must carry with us, even after Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 check out the film on our MP4 Player now: https://www.gencontrolz.com/mp4-player/maybe-one-day

+ if you keep swiping you’ll find a list of q***r films, curated by Alysha herself and Michelle (me! again). ranging from cute rom-coms to tragic dramas, there’s definitely a movie for everyone! besides, why limit yourself to watching pride films only in June? everyday is Céline Sciamma day in my books 🫶

ID is in the comments!

In our latest blog post, Zen () showcases his favourite q***r animations for pride month 🏳️‍🌈❤️ Swipe away to read his t...
30/06/2022

In our latest blog post, Zen () showcases his favourite q***r animations for pride month 🏳️‍🌈❤️ Swipe away to read his top 3 picks! Or you can read it on our blog here: https://www.gencontrolz.com/all-that-jazz/q***r-representation-in-animation

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Slide 1: The pride flag is spread across at the centre of a bright orange background, with "Pride Month Cartoons!" in big handwritten letters, "by Zen" in smaller font in the corner. Key q***r characters from The Owl House, Steven Universe, and She-ra and the Princesses of Power are featured under the pride flag.

Slide 2: Bordered by the pride flag, on a bright orange background is text: The fight for better representation in media has been waged for a long time and its victory for the LGBTQ+ community is long overdue. Luckily the last few years have felt like a turning point for the better towards accurate, uplifting, and nuanced depictions that are inclusive of LGBTQ+ folks in the media, especially for western animation and cartoons. Thus, I am recommending some of the best LGBTQ+ animated characters and animated shows (in my opinion), in no particular order and with minimum spoilers, in the hopes that the dear reader would also give them a try.

Slide 3: The top of the page is bordered by a glimpse of the pride flag. The slide features a still from the cartoon The Owl House featuring five of the key characters. In a big white font is the headline introducing the title of the cartoon analysed: "1. The Owl House, 2020". Below, is the text: There’s no shortage of praise for TOH. Created by a bisexual woman (Dana Terrace) and featuring the first bisexual POC main character (Luz Noceda), the whole fandom is as q***r as you can imagine. The show will likely be remembered as a trailblazer in children’s cartoon representation for a long time to come.
The story follows anime nerd and social-outcast Luz, and her story in the demon realm - a superbly designed universe of witchcraft - where she finds family, friendship, romance, and a whole lot of (sometimes traumatic) adventure. Set in a universe intentionally crafted to be without any q***rphobia, the show excels in the diversity of LGBTQ+ experience it represents and does so in the most natural and authentic way.

Slide 4: On a bright orange background, the headline featuring the title "The Owl House, 2020" opens the slide, followed by black text: The art and world-building are amazing, especially the background design. Characters actually feel and act like the “acne-encrusted hormone-buckets” that 13-16 years-old teenagers are in real life. Q***r characters feel like they were portrayed with the utmost care and love, without any of the annoying tropes and stereotypes. The Owl House also includes the first non-binary character in an animated Disney show, a personal and fan favorite: Raine Whisper!
At the time of writing, The Owl House has finished airing its 2 seasons (around 40 episodes in total), with the remaining 3 special episodes to come for the final season.
At the bottom of the page is a still from the cartoon featuring Luz & Amity in a library scene.

Slide 5: The top of the page is bordered by a glimpse of the pride flag. The slide features a still from the cartoon Steven Universe featuring the four ensemble. In a big white font is the headline introducing the title of the cartoon analysed: "2. Steven Universe, 2013-2020". Below, is the text: They said Steven Universe and Rebecca Sugar (the show’s creator) walked, so that shows like The Owl House could run. Certainly one of Cartoon Network’s most popular shows, SU and its sequels made many milestones of q***r representation in animation (and certainly suffered censorship for it). It was such a classic that SU was associated with, and even became, an integral part of internet jokes and memes. Hating on SU and its fans used to be (and to some extent still is) a homophobe go-to insult. The show inspired and left its impression on the lives of many viewers growing up.
The show follows the life and adventure of the titular character Steven Universe (an early and rare instance of a positive role model of masculinity), his dad, and his family of genderless alien gems.


Slide 6: On a bright orange background, the headline featuring the title "Steven Universe 2013-2020" opens the slide, followed by black text: While very much including cartoony gigs and childish lessons, the show also tackles serious themes like abandonment, traumatic stress, and anxiety, along with other coming-of-age stories.
My favorite thing about SU is its music, and many friends who do not watch also love it. In fact, SU’s music is 30% of the reason I got a ukulele. Rebecca Sugar and the talented team of voice actors and composers absolutely nailed the sounds. Singing became a defining aspect of SU through which characters communicate and express themselves and their struggles, moving the story along in a beautiful and poetic manner.
SU has 5 main seasons, a movie, and a sequel set 2 years after, appropriately named “Steven Universe Future.”
At the bottom of the page is a still from the cartoon featuring the main four ensemble mid-embrace.

Slide 7: The top of the page is bordered by a glimpse of the pride flag. The slide features a still from the cartoon She-ra and the Princesses of Power featuring five of the key characters. In a big white font is the headline introducing the title of the cartoon analysed: "3. She-ra and the Princesses of Power, 2018-2020". Below, is the text: I have not watched She-Ra, simply because I have managed to exercise my self-restraint to the fullest. However, I see She-Ra as a chronological next step to q***r representation in Western animation, this time for adult animation, and it seems to have done so quite well.
A reboot of the old-school 1985 Filmation series, the 2018 version is quite different, probably for the better. It has a diverse cast of q***r characters, so much so that, from an outsider's view, it seems harder to find a main character that isn’t under the LGBTQ+ umbrella than to find one that is.

Slide 8: On a bright orange background, the headline featuring the title "She-ra and the Princesses of Power 2018-2020" opens the slide, followed by black text: It boasts an impressive voice cast and includes creative spins on both the designs and portrayal of the classic She-Ra characters, plus a pretty color palette and an engrossing story.
She-Ra has an energetic fanbase that loves the show and its creators dearly, and the fact that they have been constantly asking for a movie speaks volumes. Whether you’re in for a wonderful show, the q***r (or not) shippings, or just to know what all the hype was about, those with Netflix should definitely check out this show.
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power has 5 seasons, totalling about 52 episodes.
At the bottom of the page is a still from the cartoon featuring Adora and Catra in the foreground of an orange-purple skyscape.

Another new blog post is here! This time it’s a film review for pride month by Michelle ( a.k.a. me!) In this review, I ...
26/06/2022

Another new blog post is here!

This time it’s a film review for pride month by Michelle ( a.k.a. me!) In this review, I gush about my new favourite pride film, IN THE FAMILY (2011) by Patrick Wang. Written, directed, produced and starring Wang himself, IN THE FAMILY is an impressive debut feature that evokes sympathy despite its simplicity.

To read the review, swipe ahead! Or head over to our blog and read it here: https://www.gencontrolz.com/all-that-jazz/in-the-family-sympathy-in-simplicity

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Slide 1: A torn image of 2 men gazing at each other, a polaroid frame frames their faces. The title “In the Family” is written on white paper strips, with the subheading “sympathy in simplicity” beneath it. Accompanied by “a film review by Michelle”.

Slide 2: The first half of the torn image form the previous slide occupies the left half of the page. Over it is the heading, “Tender, subtle, patient—“, accompanied by a strip of paper with a paragraph of black text.

Slides 3-6: Paragraphs of black text on bright orange background. Screenshots from the film are included inline of the text.

Slide 7: The second half of the torn image from the first slide occupies the right half of the page. On the left are paragraphs of black text. At the very bottom is a paragraph of black text atop a strip of white paper.

🎉 NEW BLOG POST ALERT!Since the anime Spy X Family was dropped into air in April 2022, it has charmed its viewers and bu...
17/06/2022

🎉 NEW BLOG POST ALERT!

Since the anime Spy X Family was dropped into air in April 2022, it has charmed its viewers and built a strong, passionate audience all over the web. Olive’s praise for the original manga, in hindsight, are prescient about the series’ popularity. Swipe right to read her review to find out what makes Spy X Family so enthralling.

You can also find this review on our All That Jazz site, linked in our description!

Image IDs:
Slide 1: Bright orange background, decorated sparsely with manga iconography, features 'Spy X Family' at the centre, in big, black handwritten letters. In front is the manga's main trio shoulder to shoulder. Just under them is a paper strip with the subheading 'Spy Tropes and Family Comedy Done Right!' accompanied by 'Written by Olive.

Slide 2, 3, 4: Paragraphs of black text on bright orange background. The slides are decorated with little manga iconography such as sparkles and action marks. Snapshots from the anime are included inline of the text.

Slide 5: The last paragraph of Olive’s article fills a bright orange square, while a black and white cutout of the manga trio is slotted in the middle of the text, which works its way around the image. Manga iconography decorates sparsely the negative space.

THEME 04: SHIFTINGOur final theme opens with ‘Stage Light’ by Tanvi Joshi; a heartwarming piece on young love. The encou...
11/06/2022

THEME 04: SHIFTING
Our final theme opens with ‘Stage Light’ by Tanvi Joshi; a heartwarming piece on young love. The encounter behind the stage light is reminiscent of the pure joy we feel when we’re standing at the start of something great. Following that is Mimi Red-Sun’s ‘an ebbing tempest’, a wonderful, almost mystical portrait of a monsoon season. Yet, even in this moment of change, it seems that the comforting moon will always be there. Kasturi Goswami’s ‘The Spring of Cha’ tides us further into spring with her fantastical tale of family, love and cha (tea). Nikolaus Attilio’s piece ‘estivation’ follows with a hauntingly alluring depiction of spring, showcasing its bright colours and sharp contrasts. The artwork carefully cradles the curves and corners of spring together. Last but not least is Wincel’s ‘Late Bloomer’. With this art piece, Wincel wishes to convey that, “the most beautiful things bloom when you provide it with nurture, time and care.” A gentle reminder that everyone grows at their own pace, ‘Late Bloomer’ is the perfect ending to our ISSUE 2: WINTER/SPRING.

Read it all on our website: https://www.gencontrolz.com/issue-2

THEME 03: THAWINGAs the winter frost slowly thaws, these pieces gently carry us over into the warmth of summer.‘baby con...
10/06/2022

THEME 03: THAWING
As the winter frost slowly thaws, these pieces gently carry us over into the warmth of summer.

‘baby concertmaster’, a mini-memoir from Vio, recreates a pivotal moment in a concert contrasting and simultaneously fusing her personal connection to music with the fact of her budding start as concertmaster. In the same musical ebb and flow, we tune into My Lan’s ‘RED’; a scene of transition, personal or seasonal, maybe both. My Lan walks us through a warm breezy day at the onset of spring; through the feeling, sentiments, awareness, and affectivity noted on a chilly wintry day. How entirely it's left behind as spring approaches. In ‘Navy Bordered Bed’, Shriya MKumar ponders about the sentimental anxiety many will encounter at some point, about where we will go, and where we are now. THAWING closes with James Diaz’s series of artworks, ‘Object Impermanence’, which tenderly collages the transience of both the material and intangible.

Read these pieces under THAWING and more from ISSUE 2 here: https://www.gencontrolz.com/issue-2

THEME 02: REDEFINING, REIMAGININGThese essays redefine, reimagine.With incredible poignancy and heart in her observation...
09/06/2022

THEME 02: REDEFINING, REIMAGINING
These essays redefine, reimagine.

With incredible poignancy and heart in her observations about autism, Ireisha Anindya questions and challenges the concept of “normalcy” in ‘Diagnostic Criteria for Normal Individual’. Pepe Roswaldy criticises decolonisation whilst locating the wound deep within Indonesia’s indigenous populations, in their creative academic essay, ‘Plantation Imaginarium, or the (Im)Possibilities of Plantations’. Moving over from Indonesia to Vietnam, Đặng Quỳnh Giang’s ‘Water flows, Stone wears away’ follows. Through a captivating childhood story of her own fascination with the Vietnamese historical site of Văn Miếu (the Temple of Literature), she explores the delicate balance between the enjoyment and the preservation of our history. We close on a personal note, as Taylor Mullins redefines the suffocating grip perfectionism has on them and their work in ‘Antonym of Ode to Perfection’.

start browsing ISSUE 2: WINTER/SPRING here: https://www.gencontrolz.com/issue-2

THEME 01: STILLHave you had the chance to read our extra-special ISSUE 2: WINTER/SPRING yet?We open with Clem’s ‘Je me d...
08/06/2022

THEME 01: STILL
Have you had the chance to read our extra-special ISSUE 2: WINTER/SPRING yet?

We open with Clem’s ‘Je me demande si Mac DeMarco sait le français’. In this pensive French poem, Clem transports us through a moment of connection. Ivan de Monbrison’s ‘натюрморты’ follows. Titled ‘Still-Lifes’ and ‘Natures-Mortes’ in English and French respectively, de Monbrison’s poems reside in a singular moment of meditation, longing, reprieve. The first theme closes with Hương Trà’s ‘hiện diện vắng mặt | absence’ which harnesses all of its multimedia aspects to immerse the reader in its saturation of emotions.

Read these pieces and more on our website: https://www.gencontrolz.com/issue-2

SELAMAT HARI KARTINI 🤍 Ibu Kartini is an important historical figure in the history of women’s rights in Indonesia. toda...
21/04/2022

SELAMAT HARI KARTINI 🤍 Ibu Kartini is an important historical figure in the history of women’s rights in Indonesia. today (April 21) happens to her birthday, a national event where we remember her contributions to society. those who aren’t from Indonesia may not be familiar with her story, but don’t worry! we got you covered ;)

swipe away to read about our national hero, how we celebrate and why certain aspects of the day have turned to be quite ~problematic~

[𝟸𝟹.𝟶𝟹.𝟸𝟸]そうだったでしょう、そうだったでしょう、そうだった、そうだった、そうです、そうなるでしょう、そうなるでしょう—私はspring is finally here, the flowers are SHIFTING into...
11/04/2022

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そうだったでしょう、そうだったでしょう、そうだった、そうだった、そうです、そうなるでしょう、そうなるでしょう—私は

spring is finally here, the flowers are SHIFTING into place. with works from , Mimi Red-Sun, , Nikolaus Attilio and .

ISSUE 2: WINTER/SPRING arrives in 24 hours!

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[𝟸𝟸.𝟶𝟸.𝟸𝟸]sarei statx, sarei statx, sarei statx, sono statx, sono, sarò, sarò— sonoas the winter breezes slowly retreat ...
11/04/2022

[𝟸𝟸.𝟶𝟸.𝟸𝟸]
sarei statx, sarei statx, sarei statx, sono statx, sono, sarò, sarò— sono

as the winter breezes slowly retreat south, everything begins THAWING. as we reflect on the past, we begin to look to what the future holds. featurings works from , .anes / .v, and .

ISSUE 2: WINTER/SPRING drops on the 12th of April!

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[𝟷𝟽.𝟶𝟷.𝟸𝟸]I would have been, I would have been, I had been, I have been, I am, I will be, I will be— I amwith the arriva...
10/04/2022

[𝟷𝟽.𝟶𝟷.𝟸𝟸]
I would have been, I would have been, I had been, I have been, I am, I will be, I will be— I am

with the arrival of the new year, we begin REDEFINING, REIMAGINING the world and the way we see it. including works from Ireisha Anindya, Pepe Roswaldy, .dang and

ISSUE 2: WINTER/SPRING drops on April the 12th!

09/04/2022

[𝟸𝟷.𝟷𝟸.𝟸𝟷]
J’aurais été, j’eus été, j’avais été, j’ai été, je suis, je serai, je serais— je sois

ISSUE 2: WINTER/SPRING is in the presses right now, and to be released on the 12th of April! we start off with the STILL of winter, with works from Clem Flowers, and .

is 1️⃣ year old 🥳 the past year has been a fun journey for all of us, building GENCONTROLZ from  & ’s little idea. we’re...
23/03/2022

is 1️⃣ year old 🥳 the past year has been a fun journey for all of us, building GENCONTROLZ from & ’s little idea. we’re only just getting started — here’s to the years to come 🤍

swipe all the way, and you’ll find some comedy gold: out of context texts from our many many group chats…

p.s. we hope you enjoy our birthday gift to you, a new podcast episode! in it, we reflect upon our year with GCZ and share our hopes for the future. we also spill some behind-the-scenes tea 🍵✨

We wish you a happy International Women’s Day — which is every day to express our appreciation and celebration of women ...
08/03/2022

We wish you a happy International Women’s Day — which is every day to express our appreciation and celebration of women all over the world. On this day, members of our masthead share their favourite women writers — on screen, on paper, and in digital spaces. We owe so much love and care to all women, especially BIPOC, disabled and q***r women.

Poems featured:
“Stuck” by Sanah Ahsan, published in The White Review
“Earth Light: I” by Lynn Xu, re-published in Poetry Foundation

Film stills featured:
“Yuni” (2021) written by Kamila Andini and Prima Rusdi
“Petite Maman” (2021) written by Céline Sciama

Poems that didn’t make the cut:
“answer” by Khairani Barokka, published in *Wasafiri*, vol. 35 no. 1
“Kiziwi” by Ann Yebei, published in *Wordgathering*, vol. 13 no. 4

ID: All slides have a sky blue background.

On the first slide, stranded with green and purple crayon lines at the corners, large white text of “Happy International Women’s Day!”

On the second slide, in white text is “everyday should be women’s day, but…” and below it, in black text, is “this IWD, we want to especially celebrate our favourite women writers!” with purple crayon underlining the word “women”.

On the third slide, in white crayon handwritten font is the name “Michelle”, with black text below it: “The works of Greta Gerwig hold a special place in my heart. She wrote three of my favourite coming-of-age films: Frances Ha, Lady Bird and Little Women. I often revisit them when I’m feeling low, and they never fail to console me when I feel like I’m “failing” adulthood. I am eternally grateful to Greta for creating such genuine heroines, who can hold my hand as I journey further into womanhood.” Small text in typewriter font — “Yuni (2021) written by Kamila Andini & Prima Rusdi” — captions a film still split between this slide and the next one. The film still is of five grinning girls lying on their stomachs and backs on a grassy field; two wear colourful hijab, while the other three have their black hair loose (one’s hair is held back by a pink plastic headband, another has purple-tinted sunglasses perched on her hair).
(ID continued in the comments)

on this lunar new year, a few of us here at GENCONTROLZ reflect on what this festive occassion means to us! wishing you ...
01/02/2022

on this lunar new year, a few of us here at GENCONTROLZ reflect on what this festive occassion means to us! wishing you all a happy lunar new year

in celebration of the coming spring, Phuong Anh shares her interpretation of one of her favourite Vietnamese poems. ‘Has...
25/01/2022

in celebration of the coming spring, Phuong Anh shares her interpretation of one of her favourite Vietnamese poems. ‘Haste’ is an ode to spring by Vietnamese poet Xuân Diệu.

read her translation on our blog now: ďżźhttps://www.gencontrolz.com/all-that-jazz/haste-translation

you can read our terms & policies about submissions on our website now! we want all our contributors to feel safe publis...
23/01/2022

you can read our terms & policies about submissions on our website now! we want all our contributors to feel safe publishing their work with us, so we hope this provides clarity ❤

https://www.gencontrolz.com/terms-and-policies

the day is here! subs for ISSUE 2: WINTER/SPRING are now open ❄️🍃swipe for more deets on what kinds of works we’re looki...
22/01/2022

the day is here! subs for ISSUE 2: WINTER/SPRING are now open ❄️🍃

swipe for more deets on what kinds of works we’re looking for! head over to our ‘submit’ page to get started: www.gencontrolz.com/submit-to-us
for more info on what we publish, head over to ‘our content’: www.gencontrolz.com/about-our-content
feel free to slide into our dm’s if you have any questions :D

THEME 05: THE TIME THAT GOT AWAYWe end our issue ruminating on the time that got away. In ‘Eyes Wide Open’, Shaurya expl...
14/01/2022

THEME 05: THE TIME THAT GOT AWAY
We end our issue ruminating on the time that got away. In ‘Eyes Wide Open’, Shaurya explores the “internal monologue of a young boy who, aboard a train, feels a tug of sadness as he watches the outside roll by through the window”. It is followed by jasmine’s ‘autumn breeze’, a work that reflects on love, loss and reminiscence. Inspired by the feelings of grief and pain following the death of her uncle, Vanessa’s ‘Sun-Kissed Sorrows’ allows us to think back on our own loved ones. The issue closes with john compton’s ‘before we understood that death was here’, a bittersweet poem that reminds us of the fragility of the lives of those that we care deeply for.

we hope you’ve enjoyed reading ISSUE 1 as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it together ❤ if you still haven’t read it yet, don’t miss out: www.gencontrolz.com/issue-1

THEME 04: IT LINGERSThe penultimate theme of ISSUE 1: AUTUMN starts with ‘Ode to Death’, a poem imbued with gut-wrenchin...
13/01/2022

THEME 04: IT LINGERS
The penultimate theme of ISSUE 1: AUTUMN starts with ‘Ode to Death’, a poem imbued with gut-wrenching imageries. In it, Thanh-Tam Nguyen’s speaker strolls down a broken memory lane, haunted by different fragments. It is followed by Shiksha Dheda’s ‘The gift of insanity’, which puts into words the mixed feelings that question one’s sanity, of having only a glimmer of hope left to hang on to. We end on ‘Valour and Waste’ by Hibah Shabkhez. Described as emerging “from 'real life' glimpses of the appalling damage we so casually inflict on each other”, her words are sure to linger with us.

Read the issue here: www.gencontrolz.com/issue-1

THEME 03: GOOSEBUMPSISSUE 1: AUTUMN’S third theme takes us on a journey ridden with goosebumps. Thomas’s “Red Sky at Nig...
12/01/2022

THEME 03: GOOSEBUMPS
ISSUE 1: AUTUMN’S third theme takes us on a journey ridden with goosebumps. Thomas’s “Red Sky at Night” draws from his day job as a biologist, as she surveys “trees for fall phenology - seasonal cycles of changing leaf color.” It is followed by a short poem oozing with subtle yet hard punches, Hibah’s words will leave you feeling unsettled in “Oh, Of Course We Didn’t Mean You!”

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