Chris Payne

Chris Payne is an experienced freelance journalist and copywriter with a diverse portfolio spanning various notable publications. Currently contributing to The Ringer, Shopify, The Recording Academy, New York Magazine, Alternative Press, and Stereogum, Chris specializes in topics related to music and ecommerce. Previously, Chris held a staff writer position at Billboard and worked for multiple organizations, including Critical Mob and Rolling Stone, beginning a career in journalism after earning a Master's degree in Secondary Education and a Bachelor's degree in History and Creative Writing from The College of New Jersey.