• Sloane Johnson

    Co-Editor-In-Chief

    Favorite Artist: Green Day

    Best Concert: Green Day in Milwaukee 2024

    Sloane Johnson is a photographer and interviewer based out of Chicago, Il. When passed the baton of Off The Record from its original founder, Sloane took it upon herself to morph OTR into what it is today. She has had multiple years of photography experience, working with film, doing portraits and also working side stage on tour.

  • Reegan-Tate Johnson

    Co-Editor-In-Chief

    Favorite Artist: Dijon and Paramore

    Best Concert: Mk.gee

    Reegan Johnson is a journalist based out of Chicago, Il. She got started with journalism as a hobby in high school joining her schools yearbook. Eventually writing became more than a hobby. She pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communication and Marketing. Her other hobbies include film photography and pilates.

    Reegan-Tate handles all press releases and artist relations, and social media. Forward press releases to reegan@offtherecordpress.com.

  • Emma Hug Rosenstein

    Managing Editor

    Favorite Artist: The Breaks Inc or Tom Petty

    Best Concert: Patti Smith

    Emma Hug Rosenstein is a New York City based Music Journalist. She began reviewing shows at just 18 years old after becoming inspired by the local New York rock scene. Rosenstein began contributing to Off The Record in December of 2022 and has been there ever since! Rosenstein mainly focuses on interviews with artists, where she has spent years developing her own voice as an interviewer and writer. She's interviewed artists including The Dandy Warhols, Medium Build, and Yellowcard. In her free time she enjoys collecting rare literature about New York City from the 1950's and consuming a concerning amount of caffeine.

  • Natalia Pfieffer

    Creative Director

    Favorite Artist: Paramore

    Best Concert: Paramore @ Schottenstein Center June 2023

    Natalia Pfeiffer is the standing Creative Director of Off The Record. She is a film and media student based in Chicago, IL, pursuing live photography in addition to schooling. She got started writing and photographing in her free time throughout highschool, carrying a camera with her everywhere she went. Beyond photography and musical interests some of Natalia’s favorite hobbies include reading and art!

  • Christina Ryan-Wilson

    Head Copy Editor, Co-Writing Editor: Music Reviews

    Favorite Artist: The 1975

    Best Concert: Ryan Beatty, California in Every Color Tour

    Christina Ryan-Wilson is an editor and journalist based out of New York, NY, obsessed with all things pop culture. When she's not covering the zeitgeist or acting as a grammar freak, you can find her scouring out the best place to find quality matcha for under six dollars, or trying to up her Letterboxd and Goodreads cred.

  • Madison Avery

    Co-Writing Editor: News

    Favorite Artist: Bad Omens and Greta Van Fleet

    Best Concert: Greta Van Fleet, Dreams in Gold Tour

    Madison Avery is an editor, journalist, and photographer based out of New Hampshire. She fell in love with journalism in high school when she needed an English credit for the year and randomly selected the class. Outside of OTR, Madison likes hiking, reading, and crafting.

  • Alex Stefan

    Co-Writing Editor: Live Coverage

    Favorite Artist: Foo Fighters

    Best Concert: The Struts

    Alex Stefan is a photographer and writer based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Having gone to school in both Canada and Norway, her writing offers a unique perspective and voice. Alex’s passions include live music, reading, and art.

  • Brooke Shapiro

    Co-Writing Editor: Music Extras

    Favorite Artist: Phoebe Bridgers

    Best Concert: Declan McKenna @ the 9:30 Club in DC!

    Brooke Shapiro is the Music Extras Editor at Off The Record and is double majoring in journalism and music at George Washington University. When she's not listening to music or writing for OTR or her school's paper, she enjoys playing saxophone, reading, and exploring museums!

  • Cece Faulkner

    Co-Writing Editor: Interviews

    Favorite Artist: The Strokes

    Best Concert: The Strokes, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Thundercat on the same day in Seattle

    Cece Faulkner is a music journalist based out of Eugene, Oregon. She founded The Music Box in 2022 which was her first introduction to journalism, and has branched to many different aspects of the music industry. Concerts are her favorite getaway! Other hobbies include reading, drinking tea, and playing with her dog, Pierre.

  • Chloe Kapoor

    Music Supervisor

    Favorite Artist: Grimes

    Best Concert: Tame Impala @ the Gorge

    Chloe Kapoor is a Music Supervisor for Off The Record from Seattle, WA. Entranced by the vibrant music scene of her hometown, she quickly got involved quick going to every show she could see. She found OTR and was able to express her love for music through the publication starting out as a Playlist Curator. You will probably see her around the city of Seattle at different shows or thrifting with her overpriced coffee.

  • Brady Jager

    Social Media Consultant

    Favorite Artist: Charli XCX

    Best Concert: Miley Cyrus

    Brady Jager is on the social media consulting team for Off The Record. He has experience interviewing artists and reviewing shows through his roles at Milwaukee Radio Alliance, Warner Music U, and college publications at UW-Milwaukee. Outside of Off The Record, you can catch Brady on-air on Saturday nights by listening to FM 102/1 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

  • Tabita Bernadus

    Head Writing Editor

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  • Jackie Fortis

    Co-Writing Editor: Music Reviews

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