About the editor

Welcome to Val on Vinyl, an independent music blog dedicated to spotlighting alternative music, alongside international music spanning Arabic, French, and Spanish artists. Alongside bi-weekly blogs, you'll find in-depth album reviews, lyric walls, and curated playlists.

Post-Grad Passion Project

Music has always been foundational to my everyday life. It has a way of meeting you exactly where you are, whether that's altering your mood, pulling you back into a memory, or making sense of a moment you didn't quite have words for yet.

I graduated from NC State University in May 2026, and music carried me through more of that journey than I can count. From the late-night study sessions before exams to the overnight shifts I pulled as a Resident Advisor, certain albums always seemed to fit the season, like they were made for that exact chapter of life.

It's one of my favorite things when I recommend a song or artist that's outside of someone's usual taste, and they end up loving it and wanting more of that genre. I think it's really beautiful to learn about a culture or language other than your own through music.

I love sharing music that speaks to the authenticity of the human experience, and helping others find their next favorite artist along the way. I hope that is what Val on Vinyl provides for you too.

Thank you for reading and listening. 💌