How Being a Fangirl Became Her Biggest Professional Edge, With Victoria Hamersky

The artist manager and A&R professional on why fandom fluency is an industry superpower, the gaps the industry still isn't closing, and why fangirls…

May 20 • kat monroe

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What 30+ Years of Radio Teaches You About Building a Loyal Audience, With Tracy Morgan

The syndicated radio veteran on what actually creates listener loyalty, the misconceptions fans have about radio, and how to turn a love of music into a…

May 6 • kat monroe

April 2026

How Two Fans Turned a Connection Into Real-Life Community, With Alesia & Selin

The irl. fans for friends founders on turning shared interests into real friendships, and building spaces where connection continues offline.

Apr 22 • kat monroe

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What It Really Means to Make Music Spaces Accessible, With Carly Webster

Carly Webster discusses where accessibility in music falls short, what real inclusion looks like in practice, and how fans can help push the industry…

Apr 8 • kat monroe

March 2026

What Happens When Fans Help Design the Merch? Inside Softside With Erin Singleton | Fangirl Forward #10

The Softside founder discusses fan-designed merch, building fairer creator partnerships, and why artists are learning to trust fan creativity in new…

Mar 25 • kat monroe

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FANFAQ: What to know about the new 'life-changing' WNBA agreement

After months of negotiations, the WNBA finally ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. Here's what to know.

Mar 24 • kat monroe

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How Fan Creators Are Building Music Communities Online, With Haley Hart | Fangirl Forward #9

​​The @theconcertbesties creator discusses building digital fan communities, mobilizing concert audiences online, and why connection matters more than…

Mar 11 • kat monroe

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FANFAQ: The Live Nation Antitrust Trial, Explained for Fans

Breaking down the antitrust trial that could reshape how concerts work for fans.

Mar 5 • kat monroe

February 2026

The Craft of Being a “Professional Fan,” According to J’na Jefferson | Fangirl Forward #8

The music journalist and creative strategist discusses balancing admiration with professionalism and centering culture in her reporting.

Feb 25 • kat monroe

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Heated Rivalry: A Fandom Love Story in Five Acts

A Valentine’s Day deep dive into the queer hockey romance that became a global fixation, and the fandom that took it from screens to real life.

Feb 14 • kat monroe

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What Makes Pop Culture Campaigns Actually Land, According to Lauryn Love | Fangirl Forward #7

Publicist Lauryn Love breaks down what makes pop culture campaigns resonate, where PR often falls short, and how curiosity can turn pop culture interest…

Feb 11 • kat monroe

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FANFAQ: What Does It Mean When the Super Bowl MVP Says 'I’m Going to Disneyland?'

Seahawks' Sam Darnold and Kenneth Walker III are going to Disneyland after the Super Bowl. Why?

Feb 9 • kat monroe

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