Bonus Episode: Charlie Gunn

Charlie Gunn is an entertainment journalist/editor from London who’s founded an incredible new outlet called The Forty-Five. It’s an online music magazine that focuses on the creative exploits of women, women-identifying and non-binary people; specifically through the lens of writers and photographers who’re also part of those communities.

After leaving a prestigious editor role at NME, Charlie went out on her own and bet on both herself and a vision that she believed in; a vision of a creative home for people who’ve felt unheard, underappreciated, and of course: misunderstood.

Kicking off during the covid pandemic, The Forty-Five operates as an outlier in the music world, with a high level of quality across its features that celebrate the multitudes of everyone involved. In just a few short months, the mag has had incredible features showcasing the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, HAIM, St Vincent, Amber Mark, Lykke Li, and more, yes, seriously more. I had such a fantastic time chatting with Charlie, she’s a creator with a strong vision for where journalism can go and I especially love that fostering new talent is a key factor in bringing that vision to fruition.

Be sure to check out The Forty-Five’s website, along with giving them a follow on Instagram and Twitter. Also, be sure to check out The Forty-Fives Patreon page for early drops on interviews, bonus content, and more.