Authors
Red Roll would like to thank all those who have contributed amazing content to our website. Read about our current authors below:
Austin Allen
Gonzo Journalist. Love advocate. Music addict. Memory maker. Chicago is my birthplace but this world is home. I'm consciously and unconsciously evolving and I'm enjoying every minute of it.Alexandra Mahoney
Chicago native living in Madrid, Spain. Recent graduate from Indiana University with a degree in journalism and a double minor in music and Spanish. Lover of music, dance, hooping, piano and travel.Alexis Landis
I am a student at Illinois State University, I love writing, reading, and anything music related.Alyssa O'Brenski
Southwest-suburb born and raised, and attending University of Iowa. Chicago, its sports, and an infinite amount of music are a few things I can't get enough of.Ashley Eyes
Massachusetts raised, Sun Devil living in Tempe, Arizona. Earning a BS in Sustainability ~ hoping to solve sustainability problems at music festivals.brebeierle
Avid concert goer and rave fanatic. Currently pursuing a Journalism & Mass Communications degree at Des Moines Area Community College. My passion for music, writing, and traveling has lead me here, to share my thoughts and experiences within the world of bass drops and epic sounds. Enjoy, and don't hesitate to go out and spread some peace, love and unity ~Bridey Jones
I am from downtown Chicago, but spent 4 years living in London when I was younger. I am currently a sophomore at DePaul University, studying communications. Besides writing articles, I also do improv and write comedy.CelesteCastaneda
Hi! :) You can call me Ceci! Bradley University Alumni 2016 Television Arts Major Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, EDM, cats, and smiling are a few of my favorite things. <3Katy Clark
Hey! I'm Katy and I'm from Madison, Wisconsin. I enjoy long walks on the beach and bass in my face. I LOVE all genres of EDM and will rave to my grave.Daniel Friedland
I am a sophomore English student at DePaul University. Previously, I studied Music Business and Recording Technology at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. My love for music goes beyond just journalism, as I have played the violin since I was 3. When I'm not involved with writing or music, I can be found playing on the DePaul Ultimate frisbee team.Darlene
An avid reader and music enthusiast. I can be found at your local coffee shop or at the nearest hiking spot.Dean Abate
From Palos Park, IL, a fan of electronic, funk, disco, and rap music. An avid concert and festival goer, I enjoy the outdoorsDavid Gagnon
Born in the Chicago suburb of Wheaton, Dave has laid down his soul to the gods rock n' roll. He attended Columbia College Chicago as a major in Creative Writing. Some of his favorite things are heavy metal and pizza.Devin Bohbrink
Just a girl trying to catch as much live music as possible and write a thing or two about it. When she's not attending shows or writing, you can find Devin curled up with an iced latte and her cat Pringle.Elaine Omori
I'm Elaine! Music, fashion, and writing are my passions (not necessarily in that order). Chicago is my home.ericwilhelm
Eric Wilhelm Duke Aagesen is a rapper, writer, curator, and creator of hip hop. Eric moved to Chicago in 2012 and graduated from Columbia College in 2017 with a degree in Music Business Management. He has spent the last four years writing pieces and curating shows for various publications such as Ever Evolved, AEMMP Records, SCENE-Chicago, and Chicago Action Sports. Eric also spent the last five years performing as part of the Chicago rap duo, Bombay Boyz (2014-2019). Eric is currently in the process of building his solo recording career under his new stage name and real middle names "Wilhelm Duke".Gustavo Garcia
Student at Saint Xavier studying communications. When I'm not listening to music, I'm probably making it or writing about it. We all need a little bit of house music in our lives.Henry Netherland
Henry is a third year journalism student at Colorado State University with a minor in French. Outside of school, he writes for the arts and culture section of the Rocky Mountain Collegian and he hosts a radio show for the school radio station, KCSU.horacekOFFICIAL
-Rave filming & editing is a lifestyle that one can only be explained by experiencing- ~horacekOFFICIALInnovationArtists
Quirky and Professional I think is a good way to put it. I've been a photographer for 6 years and I don't see my life any other way.Jesse Drake
Northern Indiana born and raised and currently studying at Lewis University in Romeoville. I love all kinds of music, especially punk rock and typical hipster trash. I'll be reporting on a lot of those genres here at Red Roll, and other news from music in the Chicago area.Kane McLoughlin
A New York native raised in Vernon Hills, Illinois, Kane McLoughlin is a well traveled writer with a deep passion for reggae, punk-rock, and any pretty much anything you can chill to.Karol Luczkiewicz
Hey! I'm Karol. I like music and sometimes people. I like to write about it and take pictures. Instagram: karols_kredentialsMackenzieTempleton
Writes about music. Mortal Kombat master. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles enthusiast. Carolina Panthers obsession.Maddy Ipema
My name is Maddy Ipema, and you can usually find me with headphones blaring and a book on my lap! I am a senior at Columbia College Chicago, where I am majoring in fiction writing. I love writing in all forms, and mostly work in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry! Music is my main source of inspiration for life as well as my writing!Mari Rose
I recently graduated from Columbia College Chicago, where I studied multimedia journalism. Writing has always had my utmost devotion, with music coming in at a close second; since I dance like Elaine Benes and cannot sing if my life depended on it, marrying the two is a dream come true for me.Marissa Bachrach
I am a recent grad from Indiana University Bloomington. My B.A. is in Journalism and with a specialization in strategic communications and public relations. I love music but my favorite genres are alternative, rap, and R&B.Megan Simone
(◡‿◡✿) just your typical adventurer, on a quest to keep it movin and inspire others to cut their own path. music has the power to move mountains, and connects us all. party on, fam!Melody Koney
My name is Melody. As long as I can remember, I have been obsessed with music. I'm into everything from headbanging dubstep to old school hip hop to bluegrass! I'm a girl that is always down for raging at the club or riding front row on a roller coaster but I also love my quiet time and am a huge book nerd!Mickayla Whitt
Mickayla is a Chicago based writer who loves to read, write, travel and help others let their artistic talents be recognized.Maddie Steen
Hey, I'm Maddie and I'm a spunky little music enthusiast. I'm a die hard phish fan but down tempo and dubstep also hold my heart. Catch me at a festival or on the trail year round! I'm studying journalism and environmental studies and couldn't be more grateful for the beautiful life I'm living!Nick Bartels
Hey I'm Nick and my life's goal was to be an astronaut until I realized how hard it was. So instead I write about music that I like.NocturnalExposures
Student at Columbia College Chicago starting her career in photography.rtinker
Hi, I'm Reid. I like to write and I like to listen, mostly to music but sometimes people too. I firmly believe I was prominent Jazz musician in a past life, and I also love electronic music and hip/hop.ryanjblair
I am a senior mass media communication student at Illinois State University and I also work at ISU's radio station 103.3 WZND. Music is my passion and I express myself with guitar, drums, bass, as well as music production in Ableton Live. I have traveled all over the country to review music festivals in search of the perfect festival experience.ryleeaubree
Chicago born and raised. Love to travel and experience new people, places, and cultures. My love for EDM began about ten years ago, and has remained a part of me since. I strongly believe in the power music has to help and connect people!Sarah Roberts
Just a music lover, concert goer, book reader, cookie eater college student on a never-ending pursuit of discovery.stephescobar8
I am a student at UIC studying Communications and Music. Started singing and playing instruments when I was in high school and fell in love. I love going to concerts and talking to people about music.Sydney Hartigan
Just a 20 year old who fears nothing, eats everything & embarks on adventures often. Stick around & listen to what I have to say.Teagan O'Connor
Media Production student at Marist College and Northwest Chicago suburbs native -- no longer just listening and dancing to the musicZach Keenum
Berklee College of Music '20. Keen on covering all things pop/punk/rock/alternative, and just about anything else one happens to find under that umbrella. Find me wherever it's loud.