Joined Metalabel 02/21/2024
A New Creative Era
4 contributors

A New Creative Era

Released on Metalabel squad

In June 2023, Metalabel put a yellow newspaper box on the street of the Lower East Side in NYC, and filled it up each day with copies of a free zine that celebrated a New Creative Era. This release documents that original release and makes the zine available for download.

Collector #65

On the Creative Life: Conversations Toward a New Creative Era
2 contributors

On the Creative Life: Conversations Toward a New Creative Era

Released on Metalabel squad

Artist Joshua Citarella and writer Yancey Strickler spoke weekly about their creative practices for the "New Creative Era" podcast. This book edits those discussions into a collection offering a new perspective on the creative life. Available July 1.

Collector #32

Metalabel T-shirt 004
3 contributors

Metalabel T-shirt 004

Released on Metalabel Gift Shop

Part of Metalabel SS2025 collection. DOOM→BLOOM Handprinted in Lisbon on heavyweight Gildan T-Shirt. Limited edition of 30.

Collector #1

Other Internet 2018–2024
4 contributors

Other Internet 2018–2024

Released on Other Internet

The definitive Other Internet anthology collects our essays and reports in print for the first time, traces crypto-cultural history in 6 new pieces, and surfaces new material from the OI archives. Ships September 2025. Pre-order now.

Collector #10

Antimemetics: Why Some Ideas Resist Spreading
2 contributors

Antimemetics: Why Some Ideas Resist Spreading

Released on The Dark Forest Collective

Why do some ideas spread like wildfire, while others resist being seen — despite their importance? A new book by Nadia Asparouhova explores the emerging phenomenon of antimemetics. Published by the Dark Forest Collective.

Collector #28

Internet Real Life
6 contributors

Internet Real Life

Released on The Dark Forest Collective

Internet Real Life (IRL), hosted by Katherine Dee & Peter Limberg, is a four-part series exploring the shift toward a new way of relating to the internet—one beyond naive optimism or doomer pessimism. Each session features a guest presentation followed by a Q&A. The series runs via Zoom from April 4 to 25, with sessions on Fridays at 12 PM ET.

Collector #5

Do Not Research 2021-2022

Do Not Research 2021-2022

Released on Do Not Research

Do Not Research is a “detestable band of washed up millennial seapunks” and “zoomers obsessed with Mark Fisher”. It is also a highly active online community that publishes writing, visual art, internet culture research and more.

Collector #8

"What Art Does" Limited Edition PDF of the book
3 contributors

"What Art Does" Limited Edition PDF of the book

Released on Brian Eno and Bette A.

A limited edition black and white PDF of the book "What Art Does" by Brian Eno and Bette A for just $1. Limited edition available for one week exclusively at Metalabel and EnoShop. Hardcover and ebook release in January (UK) and March (US).

Collector #1

AI+Music - ebook ENG
1 contributor

AI+Music - ebook ENG

Released on FUTURX

FUTURX and LARROSA present “AI+MUSIC. CONTEXT + USES + ETHICS: Artificial Intelligence in Music Ecosystems”. The publication has two main objectives: to propose a common language to overcome binary and polarized perspectives on AI in the music industry, and to catalyze critical and constructive discussions for a future that is already inevitable.

Collector #16

The Post-Individual
3 contributors

The Post-Individual

Released on The Dark Forest Collective

An exploration of individuality after the internet The Post-Individual First Edition includes "The Post Individual" essay, an audio recording and video introduction by the author, and research notes behind the piece

Collector #29

The Work WE Need to Do
6 contributors

The Work WE Need to Do

Released on Hard Art

A Manual For Our Time — the first Hard Art Manifesto.

Collector #118

The Dark Forest Anthology of the Internet
11 contributors

The Dark Forest Anthology of the Internet

Released on The Dark Forest Collective

A book about how to survive on the internet. It’s about the cozy web, the dark web, the dark forest, the clear net, the dark net, and a new social world emerging around us. This is the Dark Forest Anthology of the Internet.

Collector #133