

CO-FOUNDER/WRITER


Hello! I'm Olivia, one of the co-founders of The Paperblog Writers (because yes the world needs another pretentious 18 year old's musical opinion). Being a college student at Seattle University (where I study journalism) has put me in the heart of the city, allowing me to run around and explore the local scene with ease I mainly do interviews with local artists
In addition to writing for the blog, I also run the website! So yes, all the beautiful designs you see on here are a result of many hours of my blood, sweat, and tears. Aside from my blog duties, I also host the GZ Radio series Living Local and report in the GZ Radio newsroom.
If I'm not holed up in my dorm writing articles and pretending I'm Carrie Bradshaw, you can find me watching awful Tubi movies.
ABOUT
- Radiohead
- Weezer
- My Chemical Romance
- Brand New
- Nine Inch Nails
- Tom Waits
FAVORITE ALBUMS
- Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge by My Chemical Romance
- Pinkerton by Weezer
- Deja Entendu by Brand New
FAVORITE GENRES
- Emo
- Alternative rock
- Alternative rap
- Electropop
FAVORITE ARTISTS


CO-FOUNDER/WRITER


Hello! I’m Serenna - a temporarily UK-based writer honing my journalism skills as a passion project with Ground Zero Radio and Glasgow-based Snack Magazine while earning my degree in the craft at Arizona State University Online. Right now, I’m in that weird but exciting in-between where a lot is open-ended - which, for better or worse, means I get to decide what this next chapter looks like. Ideally, it’ll involve more writing, more creative exploration, and livable wages (alright, I got too ahead of myself there).
Some content you can expect from me includes coverage on the current United Kingdom scene under the label Across the Universe, slightly sardonic album reviews, and at least one Big Thief or Bowie reference per post. I also will be peppering the occasional classic rock post wherever I can fit it into the schedule - because what would you do without yet another music enthusiast telling you to check out The White Album? While the need for this is up for debate, I can’t wait to share our musical opinions with you, as a highly credentialed journalist who’s never advanced my career beyond learning Riptide on the ukulele.
ABOUT
FAVORITE ALBUMS
FAVORITE GENRES
FAVORITE ARTISTS
- Classic rock
- Alt-pop
- 60s folk
- 90s rock
- David Bowie
- Big Thief
- Lorde
- The Breeders
- The White Album by The Beatles
- Last Splash by the Breeders
- Use Your Illusion II by Guns N' Roses
- Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by David Bowie


SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER


Oi! I'm Lauren, the social media manager of the Paperblog Writers! Being Olivia's little sister and good mate of Serenna, it was almost natural for me to join the team. I'm currently in high school (unfortunately), so doing work with the Paperblog Writers not only lets me hang out with my best mates, but it also lets me explore and indulge myself in the local Seattle music scene, a lovely community like no other.
I mainly edit social media posts and input creative decisions for the Paperblog's online presence/image. I also film concert vlogs when we attend shows (you can find my inner Christopher Nolan coming out then xx).
If I'm not hunched over my laptop doing some form of creative work for the blog, you can find me watching films and writing lengthy Letterboxd reviews that no one reads.
ABOUT
- Yung Lean
- The Beatles
- Oasis
- Amy Winehouse
FAVORITE ALBUMS
- Frank by Amy Winehouse
- Blue Banisters by Lana Del Rey
- Phantom Thread soundtrack by Jonny Greenwood
- (What's the Story) Morning Glory? by Oasis
- Unknown Death 2002 by Yung Lean
FAVORITE GENRES
- Britpop
- Alternative rock
- Cloud rap
- Alternative rap
FAVORITE ARTISTS


WRITER


ABOUT
Hi! My name is Indi Tejeda, and I'm a writer for The Paperblog Writers. I grew up between creative communities in the Pacific Northwest, where my love for art, community, and local creatives was shaped early on. Spending time within different independent scenes taught me how deeply place, people, and collaboration influence creative work.
I primarily cover the Paperblog's editorials, with a focus on culture, community, and the forces that shape independent music scenes. I'm especially interested in what allows creative ecosystems to thrive, how genres evolve within specific scenes, and what motivates artists to keep creating.
When I'm not writing or chasing down new music, you can usually find me at a show, digging through playlists, or getting lost in whatever piece of art I'm working on.
- Pixies
- The Yeah Yeah Yeahs
- The White Stripes
- Neil Young
- Mirah
FAVORITE ALBUMS
- C'mon Miracle by Mirah
- Bat Out of Hell by Meatloaf
- I Thought I Was an Alien by Soko
- Doolittle by Pixies
- De Stijl by The White Stripes
FAVORITE GENRES
- Folk
- Rock
- Classic country
- Grunge
- Punk
FAVORITE ARTISTS
Artists:
- Pixies
- The Yeah Yeah Yeahs
- The White Stripes
- Neil Young
- Mirah
Albums:
- C'mon Miracle by Mirah
- Bat Out of Hell by Meatloaf
- I Thought I Was an Alien by Soko
- Doolittle by Pixies
- De Stijl by The White Stripes
Genres:
- Folk
- Rock
- Classic Country
- Grunge
- Punk