Chris Payne

Freelance Journalist at The Ringer

Chris Payne's Summary

I am a New York City-based writer, specializing in culture. My first book, WHERE ARE YOUR BOYS TONIGHT?: THE ORAL HISTORY OF EMO'S MAINSTREAM EXPLOSION, 1999-2008, came out June 6, 2023, via HarperCollins. I am currently a freelance writer for Vulture, the Ringer, Grammy.com, Billboard, Alt Press, and others. I also do copywriting for companies like Shopify and NetActuate. Between 2013 and 2020, I covered the music industry as a staff writer for Billboard. At Billboard, I wrote a cover story, hosted and booked talent for podcasts, covered major music festivals, and oversaw the editorial internship program. Specialties include alternative music, the indie music industry (independent labels, publishers, promoters, etc.) and the intersection of music and sports.

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