We learned some of the basics of being a music journalist—like dealing with PR people, artists, and angry stans—and how to approach different types of music writing. In addition to discussing traditional forms like profiles and reviews, we talked about new, creative ways of writing about music.
Presenter
Britt Julious is a writer, editor, essayist, and storyteller for publications like The New York Times, Vogue, Bon Appetit, Esquire, ELLE, Women’s Health, and others. She currently pens a weekly column for the Chicago Tribune, serves as the editorial director of Cancer Wellness magazine, and previously edited for Vice's THUMP.
The Importance of Finding Your Niche
“I had no idea how I was going to make it in the traditional music journalism world”
On Gatekeeping and Posturing
“I’m a champion of the underground, the underdog, and the avant-garde.”