Todd Martens

Todd Martens is an experienced Interactive Entertainment Writer at the Los Angeles Times since 2007, where responsibilities include launching and editing music blogs, overseeing large-scale events like the Grammys and SXSW, and managing a team of six along with freelancers. Prior to this role, Todd served as a Staff Writer and Associate Editor at Billboard Magazine from 2001 to 2007, focusing on the independent music business through a weekly column titled "The Indies." Todd holds a B.A. in Print Journalism from Northwestern University and the University of Southern California.