INSIDE: The power of pop, a playlist with pizazz and a special request

Rock on, friend!

Back in July, I told you about Connie Chan, remember? She's the martial arts movie maven who inspired the character of Jane Dee in The Kowloon Jukebox. Not only was Chan the sweetheart of Hong Kong cinema, like Jane, she also crossed over into pop music. In this clip from one of Chan's 1960s films, she uses a folksy rendition of The Beatles' 8 Days a Week to distract a guard and escape her spacious, well-equipped prison cell. Gotta love 60s problem-solving!

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF POP MUSIC

During the 1960s, Asian pop bands inspired by Western groups like The Beatles were harassed and even arrested by disapproving Communist regimes. Indonesia's first all-girl band Dara Puspita (Flower Girls) was a revolutionary influence, opening the door for more women in rock and arousing the fury of their government officials. Read more about Dara Puspita in THIS POST by Samantha Armatys at Howl and Echoes.

SPEAKING OF MUSIC AND REVOLUTIONARY GIRLS

The Kowloon Jukebox won't be out until September, but you can get in the mood now with the Spotify playlist.

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DO ME A SOLID...

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PICK UP YOUR INNOCENT POSTCARDS

I've been coping with personal chaos over the past few months, but some bold and brilliant agents have been kind enough to pick up my slack on the blog. Be sure to find all of their posts while you're perusing. Hint: Agent posts always have a special delivery stamp.

If you'd like to write your own postcard, reply to this newsletter with your idea. Get more information on how to pen a perfectly Innocent Postcard here.

BE GLAD YOU'RE NEUROTIC

I wish I'd come up with that title, but I can't take credit.

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MAKE A SMALL VICTORY

Be sure to read this Special Delivery from prolific Agent of Eris Scarlett Salter.

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XOXO,
Autumn

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