I am a journalist and writer covering music, entertainment, culture, learning, and wine. I welcome pitches, assignments, interviews, media invitations, and collaborations that align with my areas of coverage and editorial interests.
My work is informed by established journalistic standards of accuracy, fairness, transparency, editorial independence, and minimizing unnecessary harm. My goal and responsibility is to approach subjects honestly and with appropriate context.
Areas of Coverage
- K-pop, global music, and the music industry
- Artist, executive, producer, and industry professional interviews
- Festivals, conventions, performances, and live events
- Music criticism, analysis, and commentary
- Wine, wine education, and hospitality
- Adult learning, instructional design, and educational technology
Assignments & Editorial Opportunities
I am available for select freelance assignments, interviews, event coverage, media opportunities, and editorial collaborations.
I also independently explore music and entertainment beyond my traditional K-pop coverage through A3Day Expanded. Pitches and submissions may spark my interest, but I reserve the right to decide what I cover and how I choose to engage with it.
Reviews & Criticism
Reviews may address production, songwriting, vocals, sequencing, performance, creative direction, presentation, and other elements of a project as I interpret them. Critical observations are part of honest reviewing; personal attacks, rage baiting, and criticism designed primarily to generate attention are not part of my approach.
My opinions are not for sale.
Compensation, access, products, or other considerations do not guarantee positive coverage or influence my editorial conclusions.
Music Submissions
Unsolicited music submissions are welcome for consideration but do not guarantee a review, coverage, feedback, or other engagement. If something catches my interest, I may reach out to explore opportunities for coverage or conversation.
Authorship
Work published under my byline reflects my reporting, analysis, opinions, and editorial judgment.
I do not accept completed articles for publication under my name (e.g. A.I.-generated, third-party-written material). Although technology may be used as part of my research, organizational, or editorial workflow, it does not replace my authorship or responsibility for work bearing my byline.
Contact
For editorial assignments, interviews, music submissions, event coverage, press opportunities, speaking engagements, or other professional inquiries, please contact me via email at a3daypodcast@gmail.com.