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    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.

    Send all pitches to pitches@offtherecordpress.com.

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    Reegan-Tate Johnson

    Co-Editor-In-Chief

    Favorite Artists: Dijon and Paramore

    Best Concert: Dijon (and Mk.gee!) in 2022

    Reegan-Tate is a Chicago-based music journalist, editor & showrunner who is most drawn to long-form features and live music culture. Her writing focuses on artists in transition—between shows, cities, and identities. In her free time, she enjoys film photography, Pilates, and long walks.

    She manages marketing, social media, and print. Contact her at Reegan@offtherecordpress.com.

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    Emma Hug Rosenstein

    Managing Editor

    Favorite Artist: The Breaks Inc

    Best Concert: Patti Smith

    Emma Hug Rosenstein is a New York City based music journalist who specializes in interviews. Since joining Off The Record in 2022, she’s interviewed artists including sombr, The Dandy Warhols, and Medium Build, among others. In her free time she enjoys collecting rare literature about New York City and consuming a concerning amount of caffeine.

    Contact her at Emma@offtherecordpress.com

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    Tabita Bernadus

    Head Writing Editor

    Favorite Artist: Big Thief

    Best Concert: Bon Iver @ The Kia Forum in 2019

    Tabita Bernardus is the Head Writing Editor for Off The Record. Based in Los Angeles, her goal is to check off as many iconic venues in the city as she can. Her curiosity to pick people’s brains has led to her love for interviewing artists and offering fresh perspectives in her music reviews. Her favorite pastimes include making tea, reading her kindle, and finding the best hot dog joint in town.

    Tabita manages all pitches. Contact her at Tabita@offtherecordpress.com.

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    Jackie Fortis

    Lead Writing Editor: Music Reviews

    Favorite Artist: Lizzy McAlpine

    Best Concert: Paramore

    Jackie is an editor and music journalist from New Jersey who, if not editing, is found crying over the saddest music, even when in a good mood. Her love for all things music led her to finding the Off the Record Press team and since, she’s learned so much and embraced trying new things.

    Contact her at Jackie@offtherecordpress.com

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    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.

    Contact her at Chloe@offtherecordpress.com

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    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!

  • Alex Stefan

    Lead 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.

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    Riley Hilbert

    Co-Writing Editor: Live Coverage

    Favorite Artist: Fontaines DC

    Best Concert: Cameron Winter

    Riley Hilbert is a writer, editor, & musician based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Growing up with music blasting in her childhood home, she started playing music & attending shows from a young age. With experience planning live shows, reviewing concerts & interviewing bands, she is excited to contribute to OTR. Riley is heavily involved in the northern Colorado music scene while she pursues her degree with a focus on the music business at Colorado State University.

  • Brooke Shapiro

    Lead 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 and Monthly Recap Columnist at Off The Record. Based in DC, she’s passionate about how artists blend sonics with storytelling. When she's not listening to music or writing, Brooke enjoys playing saxophone, reading, and exploring museums!

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    Jane Flautt

    Co-Writing Editor: Music Extras

    Favorite Artist: Lord Huron

    Best Concert: Vundabar

    Jane Flautt is a writer and editor based in Nashville, TN, where she loves exploring the DIY scene and avoiding country music as much as possible. As a former literature student, she’s passionate about music that blends sonic innovation with poetic lyricism. If she’s not at a show, she’s probably reading, writing, or watching fan edits of her favorite TV shows.

  • A young man with shoulder-length hair, wearing black sunglasses, a black t-shirt with colorful rhinestone text that says "Laughing the Dawn," and a pink wristband, poses with arms crossed outdoors at dusk with a crowd and sky in the background.

    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.

  • Syd Copeland

    Co- Writing Editor: Interviews