Andrew Dirst

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Location
Tempe, Arizona
School
Arizona State University
Expertise
Contemporary hip-hop, '60s and '70s folk, R&B
  • Andrew has been writing from an early age, as both his parents were English teachers, so there was no other choice.
  • He has interviewed and featured multiple artists and concerts, most notably a sit-down feature for The State Press showcasing rising indie rock band Almost Monday on their 2024 tour.
  • His work reporting on underage digital sports betting has been nominated for a Society of Professional Journalists sports writing award.

Experience

Andrew has been covering music since high school, writing reviews and recommendations. He served as an arts and culture reporter for The State Press in 2023, focusing on music, film, and their cultural impacts. He became the editor of the section in 2024 and managed features, concert coverage, investigative reporting, and more. He also worked at The Arizona Republic in digital production, where he edited line and copy and produced stories. At Cronkite News, he covered the intersection between sports and culture, including the landmark House v. NCAA case. He currently covers music for the Phoenix New Times, featuring local and visiting artists and concerts, and pursues creative, narrative, and essay writing both in and out of journalism.

Education

Andrew graduated from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School with a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication.

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