Simon Barnes

With Us Since
2021
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Location
Austin, Texas
School
University of Kent at Canterbury
Expertise
Music history, Classic rock, '80s pop and '90s alternative rock music
  • Having grown up in the '80s and '90s, Simon's soundtrack to the end of the Cold War was filled with electronic drum beats and Britpop.
  • In recent years, through his time with Grunge, he has become deeply familiar with the decades-long historical roots of modern music.
  • Living near Austin, Texas, the self-proclaimed "live music capital of the world," Simon still rushes to grab tickets to the bands of his formative years, including Duran Duran, Green Day, and Fall Out Boy.

Experience

Simon is a seasoned journalist with many years of experience. As a contributor for Grunge, he has alternated between writing and editing since 2021. Over that period, he has covered topics from classic rock to shoegaze, as well as numerous deep dives into musicians' lives and their work, both legendary and obscure.

Education

Simon holds a bachelor's in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Kent at Canterbury.

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