Music
I'm the features editor of Also Cool Mag, a DIY arts publication, events series, and radio show based in Canada. In this role, I regularly contribute articles on music and culture, edit and publish contributor pieces, and manage other aspects of the magazine such as social media and email marketing.
Aside from Also Cool, I'm a freelance journalist and multidisciplinary writer. My freelance work has been featured on Local Wolves, Recording Arts Canada, and Nosy Mag. My poetry and photography have appeared in places like Grain of Salt Mag, Apt613, and Into Existence Zine.
I'm incredibly passionate about sustaining and celebrating the creative forces that make our communities a brighter place.
Music
Between his viral hit "Weathervane" and a bustling tour schedule, the ascent of Hunter Metts is hard to miss. Read my profile of the rising Nashville-based folk artist.
Read our interview with Hull-based multi-instrumentalist Yolande Laroche, otherwise known as Orchidae, ahead of her DJ performance at Crystallize on February 15th.
Tuesday, February 11 brought a historic triple bill to MTELUS: psychedelic staples Panda Bear and Toro y Moi, backed by rising act Nourished by Time. Read our review of the show.
The music of Trevor Sloan is nothing short of purifying. The multidisciplinary Toronto-based artist excels at penning vivid interpretations of nature, love, loss, and renewal. Read our interview with Sloan for Also Cool Mag.
Days before the release of their twelfth record ROCKMAKER, The Dandy Warhols celebrated 30 years in style. Read our review of their March 11 show.
Propelled by the winning combination of bad-B charisma and savvy lyrical chops, Vanessa Tha Finessa can't lose. The Los Angeles-based rapper recently gifted her EP CURRENT to the world - an artful appetizer that leaves no choice but to indulge. Read our review on Also Cool Mag.
Read Also Cool Mag's review of the glittery and groovy "Pollen," the latest release from indie pop duo Tennis.
Using rap as a vehicle to conquer his demons and rise above, RAC grad Caijo is stepping into his own power. The rapper's sophomore release 2.DOPE explores his inner workings, layering emotional intensity between bars.
After much anticipation, the inimitable Ouri is ready to guide you through her life cycle. The multi-instrumentalist, DJ and producer has released debut LP Frame of a Fauna - out now via Born Twice and Lighter Than Air.
Art
Rebecca L. Judd of Also Cool Mag interviews Luna Nashar, Oriana Confente, and Amalia Naranjo to discuss their tote bag collection "La Luna Naranja" and its accompanying editorial photoshoot.
Looking for an extra touch of magic to brighten up your home - literally? Montreal-based lighting designer Camila Gaza Manly has made it her mission to blend artistry with functionality through her lighting collection known as Lys von Asta.
While most makeup artists concern themselves with the perfect wing or smoothest blend, Anna Rudzit exists in a world of her own. Also Cool Mag sits down with Rudzit of @sugaronyoursouls to discuss creative philosophies, artistic freedom, and more.
One of the many exciting ways in which Ottawa's arts scene continues to grow is through our tattooing community. Across the city, the art of tattooing has blossomed through a network of talented artists and captivated clients who believe in ink's ability to tell a story. Among the emerging creatives
Other
Read our interview with LA-based queer comedian Cara Connors!
The future has brought new opportunities for innovation, for tomorrow's visionaries to tear it down and start anew. This era of interconnectivity can breed possibility and creativity like never before. This is the philosophy that guides Trickhouse Press.
With unemployment growing in the pandemic, many women are looking for solutions to pay their bills and feel empowered. Enter the multi-level marketing company - a promise to be your own boss and build up other women, all from the safety of your own home. Is this too good to be true?
What happens when your relationship with weed goes sour? Rebecca Judd explores cannabis use and mental health during quarantine in this personal essay.
My earliest memories of sex education were formed between the pages of The Care and Keeping of You. They were memories I created myself, and some of the only ones I can remember.