Days of rage and joy
News + recommendations
In this issue: A cool group, a wild read, a new podcast bonus episode, a cat vid, and a classic song.
Creative groups can suck
Are you as sick of creative communities based on networking, or weird social drama, or productivity culture bullshit, as me?
I know connecting with other creative people can be great. I’ve met some incredible friends. But it took surviving some bad groups.
So I made a new one. And you should join : )
Reading now: Days of Rage
This book is WILD. I knew a little bit about underground radical groups from 1970s like the Weatherman and Symbionese Liberation Army, but I had no idea how many other groups existed. And how daily bombings just became a part of city life due to these groups. We’ve just collectively forgotten about this history, and I think it can teach us things (good and bad) about where we are now…
New bonus: Iowa b-boy Chuy Renteria
The new bonus from Art of Resistance is a short look at a modern artist resisting: Iowa artist Chuy Renteria. From breaking to writing to arts editing, he’s a living example of the power of art, and especially dance.
CATS
The cats have become the spokes-animals for Rebel Yell Creative. Because they’re the ultimate creative tool:
A song on repeat: “Farewell Transmission,” by Songs: Ohia
Thanks for reading! This substack is free for all. Enjoy.