Experience

Alabama Media Group

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Entertainment Reporter

  • Jun 2012 - Present

  Award-winning coverage of local/statewide music/entertainment in Alabama. Award-winning coverage of local/statewide music/entertainment in Alabama.



Rolling Stone, Billboard

• Freelance Writer

  • 2018 - Present

  Music coverage. Music coverage.



LA Weekly

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Writer

  • 2015 - 2018

  Won national and local awards for Los Angeles music coverage. Won national and local awards for Los Angeles music coverage.



Paste Magazine

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance writer

  • 2012 - 2013

  Wrote freelance stories leading national online music and culture magazine: • Subjects included: 16 musicians discuss their first concert T-shirts they ever owned, a feature on former Rolling Stones lead guitarist Mick Taylor and a column about the Top 10 Rolling Stones sidemen of all-time. Wrote freelance stories leading national online music and culture magazine: • Subjects included: 16 musicians discuss their first concert T-shirts they ever owned, a feature on former Rolling Stones lead guitarist Mick Taylor and a column about the Top 10 Rolling Stones sidemen of all-time.



The Huntsville Times

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance writer

  • Dec 2011 - May 2012

  Wrote entertainment and lifestyle features about local subjects. • Subjects included:12 local bands to watch in 2012, the local electronic music scene, a profile on security personnel at clubs/venues, “I was there, man”: A history of surprisingly awesome Huntsville concerts – from Elvis to Metallica to Prince, etc. Wrote entertainment and lifestyle features about local subjects. • Subjects included:12 local bands to watch in 2012, the local electronic music scene, a profile on security personnel at clubs/venues, “I was there, man”: A history of surprisingly awesome Huntsville concerts – from Elvis to Metallica to Prince, etc.



Metromix

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National music writer

  • Jun 2011 - Feb 2012

  Wrote Q&As and photo gallery text for use on national network of entertainment websites in over 50 markets. • Subjects included: Foo Fighters, Mastodon, Sebadoh, Deer Tick, Dr. Dog, Nirvana’s 20 most awesome moments, worst Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubs, memorable numerically titled albums, etc. Wrote Q&As and photo gallery text for use on national network of entertainment websites in over 50 markets. • Subjects included: Foo Fighters, Mastodon, Sebadoh, Deer Tick, Dr. Dog, Nirvana’s 20 most awesome moments, worst Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubs, memorable numerically titled albums, etc.



Link Magazine/Greenville News

• Staff writer

  • Oct 2008 - Jun 2011

  Made music coverage a prominent weekly component. Interviewed artists and wrote Q&As to preview four music shows each week. To preview festivals, wrote three to four additional Q&As for those weeks. Developed and wrote local music blog Loose Wires. Developed video profile series, Music Mix, to highlight local artists. Developed enterprise arts and entertainment content ideas (including: challenges secondary and tertiary market venues face in booking the hottest acts; local artists revealing their "secret weapon" gear; female musicians' challenges and inspirations; how state incentives impact local filmmakers/actors; super-fans' obsessions; location scouts; an art initiative for the disadvantaged; street musicians; local radio DJs). Spearheaded annual music issue. Managed music channel of greenville.metromix.com. Also developed/wrote technology, style, sports and issues stories. Edited print and online material. • Subjects included: Slash, Miranda Lambert, Buddy Guy, Girl Talk, John Legend, Eric Church, Seth Meyers of “Saturday Night Live,” Lady Antebellum, author Chuck Klosterman, Motley Crue, Deer Tick, Drive-By Truckers, Warren Haynes, Gavin Rossdale, Philip Anselmo and other national, regional and local musicians, visual artists, authors, actors and filmmakers. Show less



Bootleg Essentail Culture

• Managing editor

  • 2006 - 2008

  Developed and edited alternative weekly. Wrote features, CD reviews and other music-related articles. Hired/managed writers and interns. Copy edited. Planned special issues. Wrote and posted blogs. Managed online content. Developed cost-efficient marketing plans. * Subjects included: Zac Brown Band, Akron/Family, Dierks Bentley, Three Days Grace and assorted local and regional bands. Enterprise reporting on local impact of music industry issues. Developed and edited alternative weekly. Wrote features, CD reviews and other music-related articles. Hired/managed writers and interns. Copy edited. Planned special issues. Wrote and posted blogs. Managed online content. Developed cost-efficient marketing plans. * Subjects included: Zac Brown Band, Akron/Family, Dierks Bentley, Three Days Grace and assorted local and regional bands. Enterprise reporting on local impact of music industry issues.



Daily Journal/Daily Messenger

• United States
• Writing and Editing

• Lifestyles editor

  • 2005 - 2008

  Developed and wrote daily features on entertainment, lifestyle, health, family and food. Copy edited, coordinated freelance assignments and made decisions on content and format. • Subjects included: Widespread Panic, Of Montreal, North Mississippi Allstars, Son Volt, Clemson University Symphony and various art galleries, dance companies and theatres. Developed and wrote daily features on entertainment, lifestyle, health, family and food. Copy edited, coordinated freelance assignments and made decisions on content and format. • Subjects included: Widespread Panic, Of Montreal, North Mississippi Allstars, Son Volt, Clemson University Symphony and various art galleries, dance companies and theatres.

• Freelance writer

  • 2005 - 2006

  Covered subjects related to music, pop culture and film. • Subjects included: The Black Crowes, Bonnaroo, The Alabama Filmmakers Co-op and numerous regional and local artists. Covered subjects related to music, pop culture and film. • Subjects included: The Black Crowes, Bonnaroo, The Alabama Filmmakers Co-op and numerous regional and local artists.



Valley Planet

• United States
• Writing and Editing

• Writer/columnist

  • 2004 - 2005

  Wrote concert reviews, features, record reviews and a music column. • Subjects included: B.B. King, Velvet Revolver and numerous regional and local artists. Wrote concert reviews, features, record reviews and a music column. • Subjects included: B.B. King, Velvet Revolver and numerous regional and local artists.