Can the lost art of flyering make a comeback?

Can the Lost Art of Flyering Make a Comeback?

Chappell Roan's creative director Ramisha Sattar, author Liz Pelly, and DIY artist Ryan Sawyer discuss the return of physical flyering.

This story is part of the fall 2025 series, Offline, where the relationships between music, the internet, and IRL spaces are explored.

In 1998, punk-turned-jazz drummer Ryan Sawyer had an encounter with undercover cops on his way to a Manhattan gig.

“She and her partner were these weird 21 Jump Street undercover cops,”

Sawyer says. He had left his wallet at home and was searching through his cymbal bag for his ID when he found a flyer he had made for a show.

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Author's summary: Exploring the resurgence of physical flyering in the digital age.

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