Val Barone
Verified
(She/Her)
As seen in:
Collider,
Static Media,
MSN,
MSN New Zealand,
Flipboard,
Screen Rant,
MovieWeb,
The List,
TheThings.com,
Far Out Magazine,
Become Nomad - Digital Nomad Lifestyle and Long Term Travel
Covers:
Entertainment, Music, Album reviews, Celebrities
writer & editor ✍️ @collider @faroutmag and more | cats, books, & music lover,
probably listening to the beatles
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Val Barone’s Biography
Read Full Bio →Val Barone is a music writer based in Ireland and working remotely. A devoted rock 'n roll lover, she keeps up to date on the latest developments in the music world, and in the past five years, she's written for several sites, including Far Out Magazine, Collider, TheThings, ScreenRant, TheTalko, and MovieWeb.
Her background in Sociology allows her to craft thoughtful and insightful pieces and engage readers with her writing.
If she's not working, Val is probably at a concert, planning her next…
Val Barone’s Journalist Portfolio
Articles
The Beatles Song Parents Wanted Banned Became a Rock Masterpiece
Published Jul 10, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT Val Barone is a journalist working remotely and specializing in music features. A passionate music lover, she keeps up to date on the latest developments in the entertainment world, and in the past five years, she's written for several sites, including ScreenRant, MovieWeb, TheThings, and Far Out Magazine. She covers breaking news in the music world and loves sharing stories about the classic rock musicians she grew up listening to.
The Beatles Had 20 No. 1 Hits but Their Saddest Song Never Reached No. 1
Published Jul 3, 2026, 7:31 AM EDT Val Barone is a journalist working remotely and specializing in music features. A passionate music lover, she keeps up to date on the latest developments in the entertainment world, and in the past five years, she's written for several sites, including ScreenRant, MovieWeb, TheThings, and Far Out Magazine. She covers breaking news in the music world and loves sharing stories about the classic rock musicians she grew up listening to.
The Beatles 1969 Song Paul McCartney Loved That Every Other Beatle Hated
Published Jun 27, 2026, 4:43 PM EDT Val Barone is a journalist working remotely and specializing in music features. A passionate music lover, she keeps up to date on the latest developments in the entertainment world, and in the past five years, she's written for several sites, including ScreenRant, MovieWeb, TheThings, and Far Out Magazine. She covers breaking news in the music world and loves sharing stories about the classic rock musicians she grew up listening to.
Interview
See all 4 answers →How is social media changing news?
Social media is making it easier for journalists to learn what people are thinking, and to understand what matters to them.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I prefer being pitched stories directly to my email, and like pitches that show me why a story is relevant and to whom right away.
Who do you wish followed you?
I'd love to meet more music writers, as it's always been my dream to write for a music magazine.
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