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Cy White

(She/Her)
Cincinnati, United States
As seen in: MMMusic Podcast, Issuu, NewsBreak, The Austin Chronicle, Austin Woman, KAZI-FM (Austin, TX)
Covers:  Music (all genres, with a specialty focus on Korean music), film (with a specialty focus on horror), literature, issues concerning Black culture, LGBTQAI2S+ matters Women-centered content
Doesn't Cover: Politics, travel, tech, scientific community, sports (exceptions for tennis-related news/commentary)

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Cy White’s Biography

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Cy White is a published author and multifaceted media professional, with skills in various forms of digital media including video creation and editing, terrestrial radio and podcasting. As a music journalist since 2007, she's had the privilege of interviewing a broad range of musicians including Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Rapsody, Linda Perry, Janet Adderley, Crush, Epik High, Jackson Wang, Samara Joy, and Slum Village for several music publications such as HiphopKR the #1 English-language publica…

Cy White’s Journalist Portfolio

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Aligning With Influence

Aligning With Influence

For Six Square Executive Director Pamela Benson Owens, activism is a constantly evolving fight for liberation.

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Fashion. Statement.

Fashion. Statement.

ACC Fashion Incubator Director Nina Means makes fashion her ultimate expression.

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Numinosum: The Moment Where Creativity Happens

Numinosum: The Moment Where Creativity Happens

Musician Nagavalli is on a journey of constant evolution.

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[PREMIER] Mélat Promises Soulful Serenity with 'The Now'

[PREMIER] Mélat Promises Soulful Serenity with 'The Now'

In her most important record to date, R&B and soul songstress Mélat delivers on her promise of "soulful seren…

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The Future is Beautiful - Interview with Rapsody

The Future is Beautiful - Interview with Rapsody

I got the chance to speak to Raposdy, hip-hop’s newest spark of inspiration. We discussed everything from her…

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Sex, Sweat & Hypnosis Therapy

Sex, Sweat & Hypnosis Therapy

Electricity. That's what comes to mind when I conjure the images left burned behind my eyelids after Hypnosis…

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Articles

ACL Preview: Kalu & the Electric Joint’s Message of Joy

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By Cy White
| The Austin Chronicle Verified
Kalu James has taken the eclectic sounds of the African continent and combined them with old-school soul in the spirit of Sly & the Family Stone. His powerful voice underscores a lyricist who has made it his mission to give people music that inspires joy, inspires growth and change. The 2023/24 Austin Music Awards Best Vocalist nominee reflects on 2023 album Garden of Eden and giving voice to the voiceless. Austin Chronicle: What do you consider your Garden of Eden?
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ACL Preview: Jon Muq Wants You to Get Happy

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By Cy White
| The Austin Chronicle Verified
Jon Muq’s story is one right out of a film. He came from holding his first guitar at the age of 19 to busking in his hometown of Mutungo Hill, outside of Kampala, Uganda. He made his way to Austin to pursue a life outside of what he was used to, a life with more opportunities. With the May release of his debut album, Flying Away, Muq has garnered a great deal of attention for his ultra-positive messaging and musical maturity. Austin Chronicle: Who is Jon Muq?
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Horror Abounds in Our Weekday Event Recommendations

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By James Scott Verified, Kat McNevins Verified, Cat McCarrey, Cy White
| The Austin Chronicle Verified
"Let Her Rip" by Ellen Crofts Through October 27, Link & Pin Gallery Paper! You are reading these words off paper right now: the very material most of my and my co-workers’ livelihoods depend on. Local artist Ellen Crofts takes the material to new levels of creative expression in her show, where the ripping, puncturing, gluing, painting, and otherwise remaking of paper conveys an active participation in the art.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I worked in the doldrums in a freelance "sweatshop" situation. It was draining and unfulfilling, but put me through my paces.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. That's exactly why I started writing in the first place. I loved the sound of typing.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Truth. First and foremost. The goal for a journalist, in fact a writer, is to strive to give the world the purest form of truth.