SoundFynd is a sanctuary for all human beings who still care about music and culture. Our team consists of 10 individuals based across the United States, primarily concentrated in Washington, D.C. and New York City. At SoundFynd, we have no corporate ownership or backing. We are fully self-funded. Our approach to media and event production is rooted in community-building, and inspired by legacy and new-media groups alike who have helped set the stage like The Village Voice, No Bells, The Source, Vibe, Montreality, Kids Take Over, That Good Sh*t, The Fader, Pigeons and Planes, Lyrical Lemonade, Pitchfork, and Nina Protocol. We are also indebted to the rich history of college radio and zine culture.
Everything we do is in line with our goals of not sensationalizing music culture and helping people discover new sounds based on intention & taste rather than attention rentention. We aim to uplift BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and working-class artists and shine a light on the business practices and labor issues in the music industry, as well as magnify cutting-edge music in the process. If that sounds enticing, consider pitching a piece.
Tal Kamara (they/he)
Founder & Admin
Tal Kamara is a writer from Teaneck, NJ, currently based in Washington DC, where they are a senior at George Washington University. Tal has been managing the SoundFynd account since 2018, but disabled it for 3 years due to health issues. In 2024, SoundFynd was revived and rebranded, calling for the formation of the team. Tal loves alt-rock, jungle, 90’s hip-hop, and punk music, and is passionate about climate change, decolonization, labor, and LGBTQ+ issues.
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Open to Booking For:
Panel Hosting
Writing (copy, creative, bio/press releases)
Cameron Riley (he/him)
Creative Director
Cameron Riley is a visual artist from Raleigh, North Carolina, now based in Washington DC, and graduate from graduate from American University. He now serves as a full-time graphic designer and uses a mixed media approach prioritizing movement and texture. He makes all SoundFynd Instagram formats, as well as the merchandise and logos.
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Open to Booking For:
Photography
Graphic Design (Album Covers, Promotional Materials, etc.)
Harry sutton (he/him)
Managing Editor
Harry Sutton is a journalist based in the NYC-Metro area and a 2025 graduate of Syracuse University’s Newhouse School. He creates, edits, and oversees logistics for SoundFynd’s Instagram and blog content. His greatest passions are dogs, Liverpool Football Club, and analyzing the curious ways art and culture evolve in the digital age.
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Open to booking for:
Writing (copy, bio/press releases, creative, event coverage, interviews)
Production Assisting
Panel Moderation
Ike Nabuife (he/him)
Blog Editor-in-Chief
Ike Nabuife is a writer, DJ, and novelist-in-progress based in Columbus, Ohio, where he is a student at Ohio State University. Ike does interviews, curates playlists and pitches, and edits articles and feed posts for SoundFynd. He’s passionate about highlighting artists from marginalized communities and the role of narrative in medicine and public policy.
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Open to booking for:
Writing (copy, creative, bio/press releases, event coverage, reviews, commentary, interviews)
DJing
Community arts & public health–focused programming
Panel Moderation
Kayla Wallace (She/HEr)
Multimedia Journalist + Events Coordinator
Kayla Wallace graduated with a journalism degree from Howard University and is based in Brooklyn, NYC. Her journey is shaped by a profound passion for music journalism, event curation, photography, and creative direction. She’s the founder of Phases Magazine, which covers unique stories, black bands, creative photography, and multimedia art, building a safe space for people of color in the alternative scene.
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Open to Booking for:
Production Assisting
BTS and documentary-style coverage
Live show coverage
Artist/Editorial Writeups
Liam mason (any pronouns)
Video Lead
Liam Mason makes noise not content via Wesleyan University/Arlington VA. His love usually is poured upon neo-soul, neo-expressionism, no wave, and chicken adobo. Liam integrates political analysis into his music coverage via his signature video series Lyner Notes.
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safa elzbir (She/Her)
A&R + Outreach Manager
Safa Elzbir is a DMV-bred, Brooklyn-based singer, and curator at SoundFynd. With an affinity for R&B and a sharp ear across genres, she brings her love for storytelling and discovery to the platform, helping identify and connect emerging talent with new opportunities. She also leads SoundFynd’s Four Fynds interview segment, creating space for artists to share their personal tastes and influences in music. Since 2016, she’s been curating monthly playlists that blend rising voices with timeless favorites, reflecting her deep appreciation for the evolution of sound and the communities that shape music culture.
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Zahara Addo-Davis (she/her)
Video Editor
Zahara Addo-Davis is a multidisciplinary visual artist and music producer from Middletown, New York, and she’s now based in Detroit, Michigan. Zahara edits videos for SoundFynd, particularly the Four Fynds series.
Open to Booking for:
Video Editing
Live Event Videography & Photography
Alaya Holmes (she/her)
Communications and Logistics Manager
Alaya Holmes is a marketing grad student at New York University with her B.A. in Film and Media Production. She currently works as the Communications and Logistics Manager at SoundFynd. Originally from Detroit, she’s passionate about storytelling that makes people feel something about the human experience and the world we live in through her role as a creative director in the music and entertainment industries.
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Open to Booking for:
Production and creative/art direction
KiaRASH Bakhtiari / tenth (He/Him)
Artist and Editorial Coordinator
tenth is a Persian multidisciplinary artist in Europe. He currently works as a curator and digital archivist for SoundFynd. Driven by his deep love for pop culture, his work focuses on connecting creatives, world-building, and bridging international scenes at the intersection of visuals and sound.
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Open to Booking for:
Music Production/Sound Design
Creative Direction
Design
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