About
Rock n’ HeavyRock n’Heavy has been amplifying the best music stories through the rhythm and ripples of time. First published in 2010, RnH was once the most-read alternative music webzine in Portugal. On Medium, our publication has grown into an eclectic music hub devoted to all music genres.
Note from the editor
Amplifying the stories that rock your world since 2010. Rock n’Heavy is the longest active music publication on Medium.
Editors
Rui Alves
Language teacher, linguist, life coach, published author, experienced editor, and book awards judge. Empathic digital ronin, musician, and alchemist of sound.
DJ apex
They/them/theirs. A polyhedral human and author writing to Rock Your World! Editing to help you Rock your writer's voice!
Marta da Cunha
Teacher, Coach, Relationships blogger. A strong-minded woman with a passion for music. Pet mom and Environmentalist.
Writers
MikeSemantics
Hi!! My name’s Miguel and I’m a music and culture writer, producer and multi-instrumentalist from Lisbon, Portugal. I hope that my writing will keep you busy :)
Cherie Jamison
Writer with more ambition than energy. Gal that likes punk rock, cats, and attempting weird art. In a complicated relationship with my treadmill.
Chris Jennings
I write about the intersection of technology, productivity, and mindfulness. See more of my work at iterate.substack.com
bradley bambarger
Longtime music journalist, from Billboard to Gramophone to DownBeat to Medici.tv, etc. Founder/curator of the Sound It Out jazz concert series in New York City.
Lewis Pearce
24. First Class Law (LLB) Degree Graduate based in North-West England. Writing on a mixture of topics, including music, film, football and mental health.
Paul Combs
Writer, bookseller, would-be roadie for the E Street Band. My ultimate goal is to make books as popular in Texas as high school football...it may take a while.
Grant Wyeth
I am a Melbourne-based writer. I am a contributing author at The Diplomat and write a weekly newsletter for Australian Foreign Affairs. Twitter: @grantwyeth
Jeremy Helligar
Brother Son Husband Friend Loner Minimalist World Traveler. Author of “Is It True What They Say About Black Men?” and “Storms in Africa” https://rb.gy/3mthoj
Isabelle Flückiger
Board Member, Emerging Technology Expert & Life Designer | Transformed my Life & Work | Helping People & Organizations to Become Future Relevant | Goat Breeder
Kathy Copeland Padden
is a music fanatic, classic film aficionado, and history buff surfing the End Times wave like a boss. Come along!
Wesley David
LA based singer-songwriter and touring musician. I left an extreme religious upbringing for Music and the freedom to find my own way in life.
Nick Wyatt
"It's not what you got, it's what you PLAN to get that truly matters." Writer & FX Trader 📈🔄🏁✈️🏆🧘🏾
Barb Dalton
Mum to 3 humans, 2 fur balls. Kiwi-Canuck. Nursing Instructor by day; rants, reminisces and rhymes by night. Owner of Nursing Notes, Editor at The Daily Cuppa
R D Francis
Screenwriter, novelist, broadcaster, film critic, and music journalist. Visit at linktr.ee/rdfrancis.
Ysa K.
Left-brain by day, right-brain by night. Passionate about music, writing, trying new things and exploring how to be a better human.
Alexander Razin
Aficionado and connoisseur of obscure and experimental music, movies, and TV. Fictional and nonfictional pieces have their place here, too
Susan Byron
author of Cruft Head: Stories from Sry, CARCINOGEN, and Night of the Long Dr0nes IG: @susiebyronicheroine Twitter @SusanBByron
Paul Goodman
My main focus at Medium is helping people to live their best lives through quitting alcohol and staying sober. https://ko-fi.com/paulgoodman91375
Christine Schoenwald
Writer for The Los Angeles Times, Salon, Next Avenue, Business Insider, and Your Tango Christineschoenwaldwriter.com
Daniel Roman
Writer and Photographer. UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. Follow me on Instagram/Twitter: @danieliswriting
Fabio Turel
A Project Manager must be a good storyteller. Stories about my profession, my interests and my passions converge in this place.
Keith R. Higgons
Writer & Podcaster — Abandoned Albums & The Mix n' Match Podcast www.abandonedalbums.com "The ones that love us least Are the ones we'll die to please."
Melissa Balick
Fiction writer with a couple stories published in literary magazines, nanny, reader of way too many books.
angela (анжела)
Journalism student and news editor. Scholar and freelance writer. Former contributing writer with The New Twenties. Studied Soviet environmental history ✨
Stacey B
Natural born healer. Holistic health therapist. Intuitive, empath sharing compassionate, creative stories offering perspective. Proud single mama to one.
Eric Milch
Angry, confused, inquisitive, hopeful. Just trying to pull it all together before it's too late.
Paul Mansfield
A mage of the pen, whose magic springs from the telling of tales. An iconoclast who promotes all fiction, but whose love is Transgressive Fiction.
Andy Mackk
I write about pop culture and a few other things. Working on a poetry collection and fiction novel.
Nestor Laverde
A Lovecraftian Metalhead who wants to motivate you with weekly stories about , rock, introversion, libertarianism and cosmic horror.
Paul Thomas Zenki
Ghost writer, essayist, marketer, Zen Buddhist, academic refugee, living in Athens GA, blogging at A Quiet Normal Life: https://www.quietnormal.com/
Daylin Leach
Long-time state House and Senate member, author of PA’s Medical Marijuana law, also creator of “shit-gibbon!” Comedian, professor, father of 2 awesome children!
Harmony S
H A P P Y and you should be TOO!!! LIFE IS AMAZING 👏🦝🦄🌺🍭I write for ILLUMINATION, The Memoirist, Fuck Niches, and The Orange Journal.
Sarah Bisht
writer, bibliophile, musicophile, podcaster, perpetual talker, efficient time waster, weirdo, introverted extrovert
Alicia Domínguez
English Philologist with a Master in Jungian Psychology/Independent Researcher and Scholar/ Self-development Mentor through Gothic productions/ gothicalice.com
Paul Smales
Retired, but soon became overtaken just like the rest of the world by the pandemic. Decided to keep a record of events in the UK.
Art A. – Freelance Copywriter/Journalist
Hit me up if you want me to write something for you: http://www.copywritingisart.com
Dwayne Wong (Omowale)
I am a Pan-Africanist activist, historian, and author. I am also certified in CompTIA Security +
S.K. Byrd
Writer and editor. Fiction, music, anime, comics, and other similiar hobbies. Blog: https://www.fandom-obsession.com/ Ko-Fi page: https://ko-fi.com/skbyrd
Kieran McGovern
Author of Love by Design (Macmillan) & adaptations including Washington Square (OUP). Write about growing up in a Irish family in west London, music, all sorts
Darby Bailey
AI voice since '99. Heard TrillionsX. Hollywood to Silicon Valley to PhD. Home Economics, Food, Fashion, Style, Space Tourism. Stay rare, human.
Luke Skyward
Making your life easier by sharing AI 🤖 and productivity hacks ⌚ Creating a digital brain 🧠 But most important of all - doing cool stuff
Jake M.
2x Top Writer. A blogger in love with Texas. Writing on art, music, movies, geopolitics, history, & culture. Weekly emails on Substack: thisistexas.substack.com
Dana DuBois
Publisher for Pink Hair & Pronouns and Three Imaginary Girls. Boost nominator. I'm a GenX word nerd living in the PNW with a whole lot of little words to share.
Gina Gardiner
Spiritually Enlightened Profitable Leadership Consultant, Speaker, Coach & Mentor Multiple No 1 International Best Selling Author Enhance Enrich Empower Evolve
Caroline de Braganza
Wise Older Woman (WOW). Poetry, essays, humor. Passion for mental health, social justice, politics, diverse cultures, the world and environment.
Jennifer D. Snow
Sonoma State University BA in English. Emerson College MFA student. Aspiring "People Helper" and lover of language. Personal Legend seeker.
Birgit Kunzli
I am an Italian born writer. The day I turned 40 I became a full time surfer and writer. I also teach Yoga and Buddhism for 25 years. See you in the Ocean!
Kinema Studio
Japanese writer & composer. Passionate about sharing beauty of tradition. Japanese culture and music with the world. CEO of the HR and Music Co.
Jeffrey Packard
Left my desk job in 2016 to travel the world and never came back. Paragliding, adventuring, photographing human. 6 continents, 37 countries, and more to come!
Chaotically Lottie
Writing about miscellaneous musings, life learnings and the things that cross my mind.
Brent Rich
I draw, paint, sculpt, illustrate, write, tell stories, play my guitar… all with a nod toward the great events of our past. www.medievalartsandillustrations.com
lauren boisvert
I'm a writer and content creator who knows a little about a lot. Connect with me on Twitter @cowboysvert and find my portfolio at lauren-boisvert.com
Aveek Bhowmik
A curious traveller and sports buff, I'm drawn to food, history, cultures & communities. Let’s chat: aveek.bhowmik1611@gmail.com
Ben Davis 🐀
Author of the Carnegie nominated THE SOUP MOVEMENT and the new LENNY LEMMON AND THE INVINCIBLE RAT. Rep’d by @PennyHolroyde. Remember to breathe.
EYA
I am a recent marketing graduate who loves writing and chatting about books, TV shows, music, and sustainability. So excited to connect with fellow bookworms.❤️
Larrylambert
You probably don't know my name, but have likely seen my work. I've written for numerous syndicated cartoon strips and my gags have appeared in national pubs.
Claire McReynolds
Join me as we explore captivating destinations, share travel tips, and ignite the wanderlust within you. Let's embark on unforgettable journeys together!
Anthony Overs
Australian. Varied interests including music, wildlife (especially birds), food, baseball, taekwondo, drums. Person living with Parkinson’s.
Gregg Siegel
Gregg Siegel is a freelance copywriter, former freelance jokewriter for several late night shows and a competitive punner. Yes, that’s a thing.
Michael Rhodes
Retired - Top writer in Sustainability, Travel & Food. Married 41 years, we have a Corgi dog. Love, camping, baseball, Bonsai, travel, & food.
Jason Healey
I split my time between writing about music, leadership, management & organisational culture articles. Digital Agency Operations/Record Collector/Parent/MBA*
John William
Writing & Reflecting | Blending Music & Creativity on Medium. Front-End Developer & Sound Designer crafting auditory-visual magic online. ⚡️
Bonnie Barton
Queen of mixtapes. Lover of music, travel, and fashion. Authentic sharer of life lessons and dating foibles.
Todd Deery
Communicator, educator, writer, AU Mag editor, WEGL dj, lover of outdoors, music & reading. Find my radio show @illiteratejukebox on IG and FB.
Andrea Lawrence
Poet, creative writer, loves a bit of satire, food and wine journalist, relationship writer, interior design maven, Midwestern background.
Toni Crowe
Sharing the hard lessons I've learned in life. Best-selling author. Humorist. Editor. Writing whatever interests me . Owner: No Air. Editor:MuddyUm.
Michelle Brayson
Writing about a series about my record collection and all of my feelings. Maybe also horror movies and cats.
Johanna Sommer
I would love to write about anything other than love it's just I never learned how... Moved to substack @johannasommer
Lora Dobreva
I write about metal music, the ex-Christian experience, and LGBT issues. I co-host the Meowcore podcast. Insta: ditchqueenbg
Simone Keelah Brathwaite
A self-proclaimed freedom chaser who writes about self-development, spirituality, relationships, & black folx thangs. Sign up for updates www.SimoneKeelah.com.
Tom Zimberoff
ARTREPRENEUR, PHOTOGRAPHER, CLARINETIST, MOTORCYCLIST Connect with me here: https://zimberoff.medium.com/subscribe
Asha O'Donnell
Aspiring writer studying a Bachelor of Journalism and Arts Student at UQ, majoring in Popular Music and Technology/Film and Television Studies
It's Ericajean
Essayist and poet | Author of Rumors of Ouroboros . Learn more about Erica at https://linktr.ee/itsericajean/
Ivan Cheresharski
And just like that… Here you’ll find all about lifestyle and culture, and... relationships. Enjoy your time here!
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René Beauchemin - [he/him]
I am not who I appear to be. As a naturist, I can be seen clothing-free. As humans we need to be honest with who we are beneath persona and camouflage.
Harry Hogg
Ex Greenpeace, writing since a teenager. Will be writing ‘Lori Tales’ exclusively for JK Talla Publishing in the Spring of 2025
Grace Mary Power
Editor of Thirty over Fifty. I help you to care for yourself through spirituality and tech. We need both.
Daniel Van Auken
Beatles, Music & Interviews With Artists & Authors -- I'm a Freelance Writer, Musician, Singer-Songwriter, & Scriptwriter for Content Creators.
Geneva Cecily
Closet culture critic in search of the best way to live. Sharing thoughts from my indiscriminately-ever-wandering mind.
Dave Tieff
Alcohol Free (AF) singer-songwriter & cyber journalist. Here to discuss everything sex, drugs, rock, and culture🤘🍄🎙💋 www.davetieff.com
Chuck Borowicz
Husband • Father • UI & UX designer • A11y advocate • Music nerd • 79 vertical inches • Opinions are mine • He/him
Evin Ibrahim
Music therapist by day, writer by night. Fave topics: refugee life, grief, mental health, living in the Middle East/US/Asia, intercultural marriage & dating.
Douglas Kwon
I'm a queer, biracial survivor of...stuff. I write about my not-so-great experiences as well as things that bring me joy. Editor for ILLUMINATION
Damien Joyce
An all too occasional music blogger. Interested in good music, music-tech, new media and #longreads .
Tyler Foran
Born and raised in Arizona, Tyler has lived in California, New Hampshire, and Tennessee. He is the author of five novels and was once an alright musician.
Grace Delphia
Stubborn optimist, sharing stories of resilience. Grace is a therapist and former midwife. For privacy, names have been altered,
Lili Rodriguez
Live on a farm in HI. Born in NYC. Over 60. Cultural Anthropologist. Writing a book about Elvis Tribute Artists and their fans. https://echoes-of-elvis.com/
Kev Neylon
Writing fiction, travel, history, sport, & music blogs. Monthly e-zine with all kinds of writing at www.onetruekev.co.uk. All pictures used are my own.
joahspearman
I believe. I have ideas and turn some into businesses. Sometimes I run long distances. Chris Nolan, ATCQ, Lake Como & Murakami are my favorites. @joahspearman
Sheldon Rocha Leal, PhD
Musicologist, Musician, Songwriter, Music Business Enthusiast and Music Teacher
SJStone
teacher. linguist. innovator. author. politico. realist. registered Independent. Navy veteran. Find me here: https://www.sjstoneauthor.com/
Linda Falcão
US Presidential Scholar; Author; Rabble rouser; Founder, America Serves and the Giving Women Control Fund
Jim Mason
I study language, cognition, and humans as social animals. You can support me by joining Medium at https://jmason37-80878.medium.com/membership
Stephen Byrne
A music enthusiast, tech nerd, and regular nerd who recently shifted focus to self-improvement, pursuing new experiences and creativity.
Liam Menzies
Multi-media journalist over analysing and oversharing via the power of Medium. Find me over on YouTube @ liamthemusicreviewer.
Zoe Frenchman
Creative writer, poet, author, YouTuber, podcaster, musician, mental health advocate, Taylor Swift, film, pop culture, and music enthusiast, and more:)
John Prindle
Writer, musician, photographer—& other creative stuff. Fan of mysterious creatures, rare books, mechanical watches, & super-hot peppers.
Annelise Lords
Helping you is Healing me! Let's heal each other through our inspirational power of words. thisisanneliselords@mediumauthor.com https://www.etsy.com/shop/Artist
Alicia M 💫
EscapingTheBlah.com and AliciaMullingsHome.com Sharing insights & positive vibrations. Music is my Peace, The World is my Education🌍
Benny Wallington - Vice Optimist
I write about our favourite things that can kill us 🍻 📺 🍕📱and other things of beauty...
Sam Vaseghi
Dr.-Ing. Dipl. mult. | Strategist | Innovator | Author | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaseghi/
Dan Reich
I like to write, play music, sketch, design things and take pictures of stuff no one else sees. I reinvent myself on a daily basis.
Russell Gottlieb
Professional musician and music teacher. Incidental experience with: travel, python programming, flying single engine aircraft, fishing, woodwork, dogs.
Jim Stalker
Exploring the Intersections of Mind, Music, and Meaning - Inspiring Growth Through Knowledge and Experience.
Bill Evans
A practicing writer and architect, he is now engaged full time writing a perennial novel and walking his husky several times a day.
Glasxs
Glasxs (Melis Uslu) is a London based music producer and sound designer mixing robots with nature.
Stuart McLeod
Stuart McLeod is a composer and musician living in Portland Oregon. https://stuartmcleod.bandcamp.com/
Lucinda Munro Cook
Story-teller. Transnational. LGBTQ. Mobius Crochet . Editor A-Culturated https://medium.com/a-culturated, A-Neka Indonesia https://medium.com/a-neka-indonesia
Phil Circle
Phil Circle is an award-winning singer-songwriter, author and coach, native Chicagoan who lives in Los Angeles, and founder of Phil Circle Music in both cities.
Brian Lageose
Texas-based writer, raised in Oklahoma, struggling to overcome both stigmas and prove that decent people can survive in a sea of overwhelming cluelessness.
Andy Horwitz
Lives in Los Angeles. Writes about art, culture, technology and society. (www.andyhorwitz.com)
Leanne de Souza
music, books, conversation, alchemy, feminism, justice ; in transition to a creative life > writer ; I live on unceded Turrbul country.
Jonathan Clark
Recovering entrepreneur and vinyl record collector. I write mostly about music and collecting records.
Piddling Piddles
Just your typical burnt-out, mid-twenties transfemme queer. I write about anything and everything, from autism, queerness, storytelling, and my own experiences.
Tryce Prince
Sociologist of race, religion, and culture seeking to render Black people visible in the spaces they have been made invisible.
Kelly V. Porter
Writer. Sometimes Interior Decorator. www.kellyvporter.com and @kellyporterwrites on IG
Dylan Hughes
Three-time author writing on whatever interests me. Follow me on Instagram: chyaboidylan
Wylde Wyrds
An unendearingly silly person whose brain harasses them to write when it is the least convenient to all parties involved.
MichaelM
I’m a Bostonian relocated to our nation’s mullet, Florida. I’m a writer, a musician (piano, guitar), a cook, and sometimes I’m even me.
Lisa Jones Christensen, Ph.D., MBA
A B-school professor helping entrepreneurs use psychology to identify what to quit. I coach leaders to be trauma-informed. I'm a mom and a cancer survivor.
Oscar Velez
Oscar Velez is curious about art and exploring all its form - writing, photography, dancing, music & dancing. For contact info, @oscarvelez_ on Instagram.
Steve Uppendahl
Exhausted and disillusioned middle school teacher and high school varsity coach, writer of short stories and articles, with zero fucks to give.
Marta da Cunha
Teacher, Coach, Relationships blogger. A strong-minded woman with a passion for music. Pet mom and Environmentalist.
Vera-Marie Landi
I'm retired, love spending time with family, writing, and working on 3 pubs: 'Dancing My Way Through Life,' 'Digging Up Bones,' and 'Women Who Use Tools.'
Aster Lately
Free spirit artist living an adventurous life in alternative ways. Adventure, art, life's questions & personal stories. https://asterlately.substack.com
Chloe Gordon
I want to share with you my travels, my Spanish learning journey, and my photography. Find out more at https://beacons.ai/chloegordon