Complex Media
As an Editorial Intern, I wrote and designed feature articles for Complex Media's subsidiary music blog, Pigeons and Planes. They are inventive, range anywhere from in-depth pieces to complete satire and some of them even went viral. Check out a few of my favorites below.
Update 2019: Some links and images may now be broken, due to restructuring of P&P's site. Please contact me for any original word documents.
Long-form article coordinating the wisdom of several music industry gurus into one comprehensive guide. Writing by me and others.
The Rapper's Guide to Using Your Money Correctly
A list-style comedic piece, poking fun at fiscal management in the world of hip hop. Over 4K shares via social media. Writing by Aaron Tian.
By The End of the Year Anyone Will Be Able to Sell Their Music Through a BitTorrent Pay Gate Like Thom Yorke
Interview and expose with Matt Mason, chief content officer of BitTorrent. Writing by me.
An interview with executives at Pornhub about their venture into the music industry. Writing by me.
A mock calendar based on hip hop music and culture, achieving 5K shares via social media. Design and writing by me.
An Open Letter To Modern Music, From YouTube Commenters
Satirical piece mocking the ever-present internet commenter in music forums. Writing by Aaron Tian.
A$AP Ferg's 10 Best Guest Verses
A compiled and ranked list of rapper/artist A$AP Ferg's best feature verses. Writing by me.