Zach LoNg
Writer based in Chicago
About
With roots firmly planted in the Midwest, I've has been writing about culture, music, art and film for more than a decade. I am currently a Content Specialist at Eventbrite, where I help highlight creators and their events. Previously, I spent eight years covering the city I call home in various editorial roles at Time Out Chicago. My writing has also appeared on Pitchfork, WBEZ, and the Chicago Sun-Times.In my spare time, I write a newsletter called Attenuator that covers music, movies, comics, and other culture I'm currently interested in. It's easy (and free!) to subscribe.I have experience managing an online publication, creating magazines (remember those?), editing copy and crafting branded content. I enjoy writing short-form articles, interviews, features, event coverage, and the occasional record review. Have a project that seems like a good fit for me? Get in touch!
Portfolio
Features
As a young artist, he was tortured. He lived to paint about it.
How Lala Lala’s latest album became an expansive collaboration
How Chicago Party Aunt made the jump from Twitter to Netflix
Chicago venues and bands weigh in on the future of streaming concerts
Chicago musicians share their favorite memories of local venues
How Chicago record stores are keeping the music alive and their lights on
How Chicago musicians have continued creating during quarantine
Nils Frahm’s All Melody is a neoclassical record you can dance to
What's happening behind the scenes at your favorite Chicago museum?
Interviews
Record reviews
FIlm reviews
Various reviews
podcasts
Contact
I'd love to chat about collaborations, freelance opportunities, podcast appearances and anything else that comes to mind. You can get in touch with me via e-mail or find me on social media.
Photo by Jaclyn Rivas