who we are
Words & Guitar is an independent music publication created by fans for fans. Through our coverage of the ever-changing music industry, we hope to bridge the gap between the artists who make the music and the people who love it.
Created by Erin Dickson, a writer and photographer based in Cleveland, Words & Guitar aims to document the people and places that make independent music so special. Despite being surrounded by music her entire life, it wasn't until Erin first brought her camera to a show that she found her place within the community. She decided to take the experience she has gained contributing for other music publications and create her own. She hopes that through her work and the space she has created, other people can find their spot in the community as well.
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Also yes...the name Words & Guitar comes from the Sleater-Kinney song of the same title.
meet the creator
Erin Dickson is a writer and photographer currently based in Cleveland, Ohio. Over the years, she has contributed to a number of music publications including Under the Radar, Penny, Underground Apex and LOUD Global Media. She received her B.A. in Multimedia Photojournalism from Columbia College Chicago in May 2020. When she isn't thinking, talking or writing about music, she spends her time collecting records, watching horror films and looking at basset hounds on Petfinder.
