Chris Payne

Chris Payne is a journalist whose writing has appeared in publications like Vulture, Stereogum, The Ringer, Alternative Press, and Billboard, where he spent seven years as a staff writer and podcast host coverin alternative and independent music. Earlier, he served two years as music director of the College of New Jersey's WTSR. He was born in New Brunswick, NJ, grew up in Colonia, NJ, and now resides in Brooklyn.