Formerly associate editor of Alternative Press and web editor for Altpress.com, he's written for the A.V. Club, Newser, Bleacher Report, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. He hosted the semi-popular 'AP&R Podcast' and was editorial director for the Vans Warped Tour official program. He's appeared on Fuse TV, made countless radio and podcast guest spots and interviewed hundreds of musicians including members of the Doors, Green Day and Soundgarden. Only one (a Beastie Boy) ever hung up on him.