New York Music Month – Write On: New York City Music Journalism Today (Webinar)

In an era of rapid transformation across music and media, Write On: NYC Music Journalism Today explores how creators, journalists, and independent media voices are adapting, building audiences, and sustaining careers outside traditional systems.

As legacy outlets shrink and editorial bandwidth disappears, a new generation of freelancers, video essayists, newsletter writers, podcasters, and social-first creators are reshaping how music is discovered, documented, and discussed, especially in New York City, long considered a global hub for music culture and media.

This panel brought together NYC-based independent voices and media professionals for a forward-looking conversation on the future of music journalism, creator-led media, audience growth, monetization, and the evolving relationship between artists, fans, and storytellers.

Topics include:

• The changing landscape of music journalism in NYC
• Rise of independent creators and self-built media platforms
• Social-first storytelling, video essays, podcasts, and new formats
• Audience growth, monetization, and sustainability
• How younger generations are consuming and discovering music differently
• What opportunities may emerge from the industry’s transformation

Panelists:

Leo Lavoro – Lavoro Media
Lea Geschwinder – SoFar Sounds
Jack Irvin – People Magazine
Tina Benitez-Eves – Freelance Music Journalist
Chris Enriquez – New Noise
Stephanie Seiple – Music Media Collective