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
Social Media Lead, Writer
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!
Social Media Lead
She/Her
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
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
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
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
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!
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!
Logan Kwong
He/Him
Photographer
Hihi, my name is Logan, a media art student from York University who wants to become a photographer. I like to take all kinds of photos, studio, performence and now I finally get a chance to take concert photos! I love music, in fact, I used to be a lofi music producer. But I also enjoy listening to different genre. Some of my favorite artist at the moment are Mxmtoon, Joji, Trippie Redd and New Jeans.
Melody Myers
She/Her
Photographer
Hi! I’m Melody. I’m a live music and portrait photographer currently based out of Las Vegas, NV. I love documenting music and sharing it with other people, and I hope you like it too :)
Isaac Strauss
He/Him
Photographer
Hey y'all!! my name's Isaac, I'm a writer, originally from Seattle, WA and currently living in Annapolis, MD. I've loved music my entire life and have been writing deep dives into the discographies and notable albums of artists that I find interesting for years. I tend to gravitate towards alt rock, post punk, indie, and anything else with sparkly guitars but I've got a real soft spot for obnoxious 2010s club music as well. Catch me at a weird house show, probably having the time of my life.
Karissa Kelly
She/Her
Photographer, Writer
I'm Karissa Kelly, a music journalist, photographer and video artist based in Southern California! I'm a contributing member of Wavy Music News, as well as a radio host for 88.5 The SoCal Sound/Bilingual Sounds 88.5 HD3! My passion is to bring an independent artists to audiences hungry for something new and fresh, and to help artists establish their visual identity though photoshoots and music videos! My bread and butter of music consists of.. well.. everything! I love anything from hard rock, to punk, or new wave to classic rock, oldies, soul and jazz. What can I say, I'm an equal opportunist!
Rebecca M
She/They
Photographer
Hi my name is Rebecca I’m based in Boston and I have always loved photography, I started concert photography late 2023 by covering a close friends band and I immediately fell in love!! I love any kind of genre of music, I’ll literally listen to anything, if I love it it’s going into the playlist!!
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