In Alphabetical Order…
Robb Beatty
Musician and journalist based in Boston, MA. Writing about music does a lot of heavy lifting for my personality. Grateful to be living right inside one of the best local music scenes. I do a lot of work with the Hassle’s calendar.
N. Malte Collins
Music writer & editor from Boston. Aka “Nicole” or “Malte”. Into music & philosophy and their intersection. Contact me about Hassle music writing and editing stuff: n [dot] maltecollins [at] gmail [dot] com. [she/they]
Jess Costello
Grad student (counseling), poet, fiction writer, teller of tales. For the Hassle, I cover music, arts, and culture. Usually found with tea. She/her. Find me on Twitter and more writing on my dusty blog.
Ryan Feyre
Music writer, editor, and volunteer coordinator from Western Massachusetts. Will listen to anything if it is good. For any questions or information regarding the Hassle, make sure to email me at rfeyre928@gmail.com.
Valarie Frost
I’m a poc, queer, non-fiction writer & thinker (she/her). Catch me biking around Cambridge, soaking up some classic lit, or eating a gigantic salad.
Oscar Goff
Oscar here– I grew up deep in Templeton, MA, and currently dwell in the hills of Somerville.
I manage, edit, and write for the film section of Boston Hassle . If you want to write about movies, promote your own film, or just need help deciding what to see tonight and whose popcorn to eat, talk to me. Oscar@bostonhassle.com
Jason Hook
Hi, my name is Jason Hook, I live on the South Shore and collect hardcore/punk records, zines, books and pretty much anything else subculture related. I am a Father, Husband and Labor Union President, Oi! Oi!
For The Hassle I write music related columns and film videos about record collecting that can be watched at https://www.youtube.com/c/GETINTOITwithJasonHook
Chris Hues
I’m a non-binary, queer, jewish human, Writer, & Artist from Boston. (They/Them)
I am the music/associate editor of bostonhassle.com, & coordinate our bi-monthly flea markets. Contact me for music reviews, book reviews, or general editorial writing inquiries: chris@bostonhassle.com or @crsjh_ via Instagram & Twitter.
Ashley Kreutter
Born and raised in New Jersey, Ash moved to the greater Boston area in early 2007 to attend a tiny art school. With a BFA in Creative Writing with concentrations in Music Journalism & Poetry and an MFA in Poetry and Poetics Translation you can find her reading, brooding, and/or listening to Joy Division. Hassle music & poetry editor. Fan of the Oxford comma. She/Her. Find Ash on Instagram @postpunkskank
Emma Newbery
I am an Arts & Culture journalist, podcaster, and inaugural Emerging Arts Writer in Residence with Kingston Gallery in Boston. I follow stories that allow me to elevate and explore perspectives and subjects including visual art, poetry, film, new religious movements in America, the rise and function of nationalism, and prison abolition. You can find me and my work on the Hassle site, as well as at emmanewbery.com and kingstongallery.wordpress.com.
Dan Shea
Father. Husband. Music maker. Weirdo generally. Music, art, culture champion in Boston, MA. People over profit.
Founder & Publisher of the Boston Hassle site. Booker of shows. Also a writer, mostly about music. dan@bostonhassle.com
Jonathan Vahid
Hi, I’m Jonathan and I take pictures and videos of things. I grew up in South Chelmsford, MA (SoCho to you locals) and I am currently residing in Watertown. You can check out my work at jonathan_vahid on Instagram and on the Boston Hassle website
