DAMN. 2024: A Year in Survival, Sound, and Struggle
Welcome to the first newsletter of 2025, and whew, what a year we just survived. If I’m being radically honest, 2024 was relentless—politically, socially, and personally. The economy took its toll; creativity felt like a distant luxury and democracy itself was tested in ways we still process. But through the grief, rage, and uncertainty, there was still music, moments of joy, and the resilience of those who refused to surrender to despair.
In this issue, I reflect on the election, the culture, and the shifting tides that shaped our collective experience. From the unsettling return of Trumpism to the music that carried me through the chaos, this is my post-mortem on a year that changed everything. The fight ahead is long, but we move forward—listening, learning, and resisting. Let’s get into it.