Meet the Team
Megan Murayama
Co-Founder; Editor in Chief
She/Her
Hey! My name is Megan, I’m currently a Music Business student based out of Toronto, ON, but am originally from Seattle, WA. I live and breathe music and live shows, and have been doing photography for over 2 years. I’ve been lucky enough to have photographed many of my favorite artists, including (but not limited to): Maisie Peters, MUNA, boygenius, MisterWives, and Waterparks. When I’m not shooting a show, I’m working in the box office, expanding my record collection, or counting down the days until my next show.
Ellie T
She/Her
Co-Founder; Creative/Social Media Director
Hellloooo party people!!! My name is Ellie, I was born and raised in Seattle, WA. I love anything that involves creativity and I want everyone to embrace that!! I love playing the piano, doodling sea creatures, and attending concerts of every genre with my besties. Some of my favorite artists include Hozier, The Backseat Lovers, System of a Down, Slipknot, and Mac Miller! When I’m not rotting away at one of my 3 jobs (I love a good side quest), you can find me bouldering or snowboarding (in the winter)
Kate Widmer
Hi! My name is Kate, I'm a writer/editor originally from the Seattle area that's currently based in Missoula, MT, where I run a zine about local music called Record Scratch. Some of my favorite bands are Snail Mail, Wednesday, and feeble little horse. I'm passionate about good music, mosh pits, and screwy eyeliner.
She/Her
Writer, Editor
Alexis Chancellor
Hello!!! My name is Alexis Chancellor, and I’m from Puyallup, Washington! I’ve lived in Washington my whole life, and currently attend college for a degree in Early Childhood Education. Photography has always been something I love, and capturing a warm, expressive, and emotive photo is so beautiful to me. Music is something that I’ve always loved as well, and I have plenty of vinyls and CDs to prove it! Some of my favorite artists are Taylor Swift (fun fact: when I was 7 years old, her music was the first thing I ever purchased with my own money!), Adrianne Lenker, Hozier, The 1975, and Cigarettes After Sex. When I’m not working, taking photos, editing, or at a concert, I’m hanging out with my awesome girlfriend, going to the movie theater, or grabbing an overpriced drink!
Photographer
She/Her
Hello! My name is McCayla!! I’m a photographer in Nashville, TN! My main genre is K-pop but I love all live music! I’ve been a photographer for 5 years and hope to be for many more years! My love for live music started in 2014 when I saw One Direction at their Where We Are Now tour at Nissan Stadium in Nashville and I’ve been hooked ever since! I love artists like Ateez, Seventeen, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Slayyyter, Warren Hue, Attarashii Gakko!, and many MANY more!
She/Her
McCayla McClard
Photographer
Hey! I’m Mayali! I’m super passionate about the music industry and art! I worked as a bookie for a local venue for a couple of years! I hope to help more musicians get their well deserved exposure!
Mayali Clary
She/Her
Social Media
Hi, my name is Cymone and I have been taking photography seriously for about two years and I love every part of it. I love meeting new people and getting the experience that concert photography has to offer.
Cymone Young
She/Her
Photographer
Elizabeth C
Heyyyy my name is Eli, I’m from Los Angeles and enjoy going to concerts, coffee shops, and movie premiere screenings!!! I’m a fan of all music genres but currently some of my favorite artists are Role Model, The Boyz, and Gracie Abrams. I also love making new friends you can say I’m a sociable Libra, always looking for my next adventure!
Social Media
She/Her
Andrea Cantu
Hiya! I'm Andy, I'm a photographer from Houston, Texas. When I'm not taking photos at a show, I'm probably still at the show, as a fan or working VIP. I'm a lover of music, books, and horror movies! I've only been doing this since December of 2023, but I'm working hard to grow more and more every day. My favorite artists are Olivia Rodrigo, Hozier, Lorde, Marianas Trench, Carly Rae Jepsen, The Maine, and Taylor Swift.
She/Her
Photographer
Emma Heagney
Hi! I'm Emma and I'm from London. I'm studying for a degree in Classics at Oxford, and my love of history bleeds into my love for all things music, fashion, and culture. I'm a self-professed rock/indie/trip-hop/shoegaze nerd and I love a good goth club night.
She/Her
Writer
Trinity H
Hii I’m Trinity, a creative & professional writing student from London who is passionate about making words sound good together. Three things about me: I’m a self-proclaimed anime/book enthusiast, my playlists are stuck in the early 2000’s and the era’s before that (they don’t make music like that anymore!), and when I’m not reading I’m probably rewatching Fantastic Mr. Fox or The Notebook.
She/Her
Social Media, Writer
LJ Shaw
She/Her
Writer, Social Media
Hey diva’s! I’m LJ and I’m a writer and socials girly based in Liverpool, England (and yes, i have convinced a worrying amount of people that I’m related to one of the Beatles). I’ve just graduated from a degree in Music Performance but have a huge love for musicology and culture! I have my own writing platform on Substack (@takingnotewithlj) and I’m currently in the midst of training and getting into social and digital marketing. My music taste is very varied! but right now I’m loving Olivia Dean, Rachel Chinouriri, Berlioz, Tom Misch, and Lizzy Mcalpine <3 When I’m not oversharing online, you will most likely find me pouring pints, on a coffee date with friends or rewatching Gilmore Girls for the umpteenth time! So very excited to be a part of this lovely publication! x
Hey there! I'm Carissa and I'm a part of the social media crew! Music has always been a passion of mine, and I play multiple instruments including the piano and the guitar. I love talking about music, my favorite artists, and analyzing lyrics! My taste in music is kind of of all over the place because I literally listen to all genres (except for maybe EDM...) and my favorite artists include Sabrina Carpenter, Los Campesinos!, Mom Jeans., and Taylor Swift. In my spare time, I do graphic design, and I love reading, and I hope one day I am able to work in the music industry!
Carissa Ng
She/Her
Social Media
Hello Earthlings! ☆ My name is Lita and I am an illustrator/designer located in Dallas, Texas. I recently graduated with my BFA where I worked with a student-run publication in providing graphics for the newspaper and social media! My favorite band of all time is Paramore and I have seen them live at least five times. ♡ I study astronomy on the side and tend to geek out a lot on planetary systems. I'll usually be found marathoning The Friday The 13th series or hanging out at my local library. I am very excited to share my work! Happy Orbiting ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚
Lita Cruz
She/Her
Social Media, Writer
Hi! I’m Ava, a visual artist based in Salt Lake City in love with all things storytelling & pop culture. I love to hop from medium to medium with experience in graphics, photography, video, and writing.
Ava Crane
They/She
Photographer, Social Media
Caitlyn Finkelstein
Hiii! I'm Caitlyn, and I'm studying a Music Business degree in Nottingham! I've absolutely loved live music for as long as I can remember (my mum once said that the biggest mistake she ever made was buying me tickets to my first concert). My favourite artists change over the years but Louis Tomlinson will always be at the top of the list! Aside from attending live shows, I love to read, and play the bass and keyboard, and I'm also a university cheerleader!
She/Her
Writer, Social Media
Is it Ivan? It is! I'm a media artist that started off in photography during the pandemic. Leading up to and during that time, I've immersed myself in music, and especially loved the artistry in live music. This alongside my ever-expanding passion for media arts and photography evolved into a fun photo-taking hobby during the concerts I attend.
Ivan C
He/Him
Photographer
Taylor P
She/Her
Photographer, Social Media
Hey! Yes I’m one of those crazy people frantically running around with multiple cameras in hand… I’m Taylor Pettigrew currently based in London all the way from Australia. Apart from snapping up some music photography or bts you can also catch me playing guitar! I’ve also had experience with show repping for smaller artists & doing artist liaison at music festivals (mostly festivals back home). I’d say my music taste is broad but you can most definitely catch me listening to indie or garage rock! 🙂↕️ Can’t wait to connect & meet more creatives! x
Evelyn E
She/Her
Photographer, Social Media
Hi! My name is Evelyn I am based out of Toronto, Canada. I love all things social media & photography I’m so excited to express this through music! I enjoy going to concerts with my friends and discovering new artists.
Anna H
She/Her
Photographer
Hey, I'm Anna from the UK. You'll find me at live shows/festivals as often as my bank balance allows me. I grew up singing and playing piano, I'm now self-teaching myself guitar - music has always been integral to my core. I've always loved photography (mainly landscape), but only in the last few years really started to enjoy experiencing and capturing gigs through this medium. Out of the technical day job helping calculate music royalties for songwriters/composers(PRS), I also run a music platform that champions Asian heritage in the music industry - with a focus on developing a strong UK live grassroots base. Through this I'm lucky to run shows, interview artists, and cover various events.
Mayson Honek
He/Him
Photographer
Hello! My name is Mayson Honek, I am a 3rd year concert and portrait photographer located in Seattle, Washington!
Rovir Nessia
He/Him
Photographer
Halu, My name is Rovir! I am a starting out filmmaker, and I started photography just about a year ago (2023). I love R&B and Hip-Hop, but I casually listen to pop and rock base on my mood. I love concerts, live music makes me feel things and Photographing artist having fun on stage is just amazing. I like making short music videos of just random little things around me because I don't know, it's AESTHETIC.
Hannah W
She/Her
Writer
Hey! My name is Hannah, and I'm from Ontario, Canada. Music is my lifeline, my love language, and never-ending inspiration for everything I do. I've been playing piano for over 10 years, and I absolutely love talking about my favourite lyrics and songs! Some of my favourite artists include Novo Amor, Lewis Capaldi, 5 Seconds of Summer, Noah Kahan, and Julien Baker. Writing is a lifelong passion of mine, and I'm super excited to combine my love for music and words here! <3
Jeffery Durant
He/Him
Writer
Hello everyone, my name is Jeffery Durant! I am a 4th year mathematics student at the University of Washington. I love sharing my thoughts about music to hopefully introduce new music to readers like you! A lot of great music is often hard to find due to the overwhelming saturation of modern music, but I'm here to help with that!
McKenna Schwartz
She/Her
Photographer
Hi everyone!!! I'm McKenna and I'm a photographer based out of Maryland. I'm a senior in high school and plan to attend an art school majoring in photography and minoring in business. I just recently started taking photography seriously within the year, and luckily enough got the opportunity to work for a small, local band, taking photos of gigs for their instagram and promotional things. Some of my favorite music artists are Modern Baseball, Foo Fighters and Harry Styles!! I'm so excited to be working with Group Chat and get the opportunity to network and further my career!!!
Camila Bello
She/Her
Writer, Social Media
Hello everyone! My name is Camila, and I’m from Orlando, Florida. Music is something I’ve loved ever since I was a kid, some of my current favorites are Aidan Bissett, Twenty one pilots, Stray Kids, THE BAND LIGHT and so much more. I hope to give exposure to smaller artists and help you find your next favorite songs!
Abby Sandberg
She/Her
Writer, Social Media
Hi!! My name is Abby and I’m a psychology student at the University of Utah! I am very passionate about music and feel as though it connects people in a way that simply talking cannot. I love to song-write and listen to music every chance I get. Pop and R&B are my favorite genres with artists like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Jessie Reyez, Madison Beer, the Arctic Monkeys, and Olivia Rodrigo at the top of my list. I love attending concerts, discussing opinions on music, and learning about new artists and sounds.
Thandie O
She/Her
Writer, Photographer
Hi :) I’m Thandie,
An enthused creative & professional writing student from London who loves producing words that reach hearts, move mountains, and create exciting visuals for readers to indulge themselves in. I‘m a BIG music enthusiast. I make versatile beats for the absolute fun of it! My favourite music artists are, KATRANADA, Tyler the Creator, Kendrick Lamar, Kelela and Sampha. The list could go on but it would turn into a full on essay :). Music is a thrilling, spiritual experience and to know that others feel music as intensely as I do, is so wholesome!
Jackson Young
He/Him
Writer
Hello!! My name is Jackson, and I've grown up in the Seattle area all my life, until moving further north for college, where I study journalism and sociology! I am deeply passionate about both music and writing, so when I was given the opportunity to join this team I was ecstatic to combine these two loves of mine into something creative that I can share with others! I like to say that I have a very diverse music taste and have a hard time narrowing down my favorite artists, but as of right now, these are a few that I love most: Michael Jackson, Charli xcx, Radiohead, System of a Down, and Kendrick Lamar. Aside from writing, I love to dance, play video games, and practice with my little band!
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