Jono Borden

Jono Borden is a Canadian poet, novelist, lyricist, screenwriter, and filmmaker known for transgressive lyricism. Borden’s voluminous outpouring is a smattering and smashing of many traditions, conjuring reactions as diverse and divisive as his [influences](https://jonoborden.com/biography/). Always with an axe to grind—and fitting, then, that Jono is [cousin](https://jonoborden.com/biography/) to [Lizzie Borden](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lizzie-Borden-American-murder-suspect), among other [notable relations](https://linktr.ee/jonobordengenealogy)—better at swinging hatchets than burying them, splitting with deep-hitting wit his many opponents, Borden cultivates debate, unashamed to articulate what others are afraid to say. What …