Art, design, and music enthusiast with a penchant for buying too many books and never reading them. Behind the scenes contributor and resident dad-rock appreciator. Does not like clowns.

Website: megcalloway.com

Instagram: @studiocallow

Andre Nguyen, born in Maryland. Spends too much money on bar jukeboxes. Knows nothing about music. Reviews your music.

Instagram: @andrenghianguyen

I'm Dillon and if you're looking at this wondering what qualifies me to share my terrible opinions on anything music-related the answer is: Nothing. I just love going to shows, and I can't shut up about the band, songs, shows, and albums that are important to me. Mix all that with my ever-deeping delusion that I'm a halfway decent writer and you get my never ending stream of consciousness about all things punk, indie, and post rock. Sean brought me into The Family after a shared adventure to a river boat punk show and several nights spent yelling over the din of an array of Manhattan bars about the best-worst music videos ever.

Instagram: @d.b.slnt

Hey, I’m Sean. I write words and draw pictures. When It comes to music If it is loud and distorted, or weird I am probably going to like it. I started this blog a few years back with my family and so far it has been a hoot.

Instagram: @horrorxmusic

Sam Weisenthal is a Brooklyn-based journalist interested in the intersections of queerness, community, and music. When she’s not interviewing bands, Sam writes personal essays, works in film production, takes photos, and manages local musicians. You can find her writing at The Wild Honey Pie, The Family Reviews, Audiofemme, and other music & queer-related publications.

Instagram: @slambruce

Twitter: @slambruce

Hello, dear readers! South Jersey native and disciple of Wawa. Stretches across the music world performing as a violinist, working as a music data analyst, and retreating to live shows as a devout crier-in-the-back-corner drowning in Jameson. Daily taste usually ranges from depressed Romantic-era composers to soulful self-hating drunks to wholesome cinematic worldly content. Never enough fellow BIPOC humans in the spotlight.

Instagram: @ho_jen

Hi, I'm Polina and I spent most of my life in the frigid lands of Minnesota before going to school in Washington where I learned how to write and heard music for the first time ever. I now write about said music and it's a great time!

Howdy! My name is Niko, and I am a Seattle native who has spent a good chunk of his life on the road as a real-life touring punk rocker™. A longer time ago than I care to admit, I graduated from Western Washington University with a creative writing degree, and I am stoked to be bringing those skills I paid far too much for this fine blog©.

Alyana: part-time writer, full-time critic. Likes anything with guitars and/or an attitude. Yes, I'm short but I swear to god don't pull me out of the pit. Once the pandemic ends you can find me there.

Website: alyanavera.com

Hey there, I’m Riley. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, spent a few years in the Bay Area, and moved to Brooklyn in 2019. Since college, I’ve written about music and organized shows as a way to escape the doldrums of the corporate world. Since we can’t go to concerts, for the time being, I spend a lot of free time zooming around NYC on my bike and watching whatever HBO gives me. I’ve been called out for playing sad music at a party multiple times, and I have vowed never to stop.

Instagram: @riley.mcshane

Twitter: @riley_mcshane

Hello, I’m Justin. I was born and grown in Burlington, Vermont. No, I never learned to ski; yes, I’ve worked in the beer industry. I went to a Catholic college, so of course, I studied Classics. My musical tastes are that of a 20-year-old and a 60-year-old and nowhere in-between. Spotify tells me my top genre is “Art Pop,” whatever that means. I’m a fan of beverages—most of them. Besides music, things I’ve become bizarrely obsessive of in my life are soda, coffee, tea, beer, cocktails, wine, and coffee, in that order. What’s your favorite sandwich?

Instagram: @justinchristopherpoulin

Hey, I'm Callula. I’m currently a Rhode Island-based art student majoring in fashion marketing working towards a degree, but over time I’ve found my real passion lies with music. Even though I have no authority on what good music is, I love to tell people what good music is :) I’ve been told I’m controlling when it comes to a car’s aux cord. All abrasive qualities aside, I love hearing about new music, seeing live shows, and broadening my taste. My musical spectrum ranges from post-punk and gothic rock, scrappy punk and grunge, to a closeted liking of country western music from before my parents were born. My hobbies include trying out new hobbies, telling people I’m super into it, and then leaving it behind to search for a new hobby. Like I said before, I'm always looking for new music and I love playlists so please send me some.

Instagram: @callula_h

Frank Esparros is a New York based writer who mainly focuses on culture writing. He is a simple guy who has almost zero hobbies. He likes The Cure and John Carpenter films and holds a freshly-printed writing degree from The New School. He is also a part-time dog walker.

Instagram: @_thrill_house_

Hey hey, Alison here :) I am a French-American creative, designer, and writer living and working in NYC. My background was in architecture, but I am now most passionate about graphic design, fashion and clothing design, music, and writing. I also like to read, sew, make art, give tattoos, go dancing, and do yoga. My music tastes are diverse, but my favorites are techno, EDM, ambient, house, disco, pop, hyper pop, R&B, alternative...but genres are silly labels and there's not much I dislike anyways. By the way, I left my heart at the club, and my soul yearns for the dancefloor. Send help.

Instagram: @alisonamos

Mary barely writes nor has she ever deserved a paper grade greater than a B. She wound up writing for the family reviews because seeing live shows in New York wasn’t enough - she wanted to translate the sonic landscape. Also, her best friend in the NYC fashion industry, Meg, is a TFR contributor and the girlfriend of the founder, Sean. Deep down, Mary is a movie soundtrack critic but she’s always had a passion for music, specifically the tracks one would find on the playlist of a soul-cycle DJ. Her childhood learning disability specialist described her audio-processing disorder as “an acute sensitivity to the spaces between the sounds”. Some people have attributed this as the cause for her appreciation of (mostly rock) love songs. Speaking of ballads, Mary’s currently finding her rhythm in the piano before the crescendo. She’s also interested in knitwear, please reach out to her personally if you have any leads.

Instagram: @prom_yabish

Hello, I’m Meghan. I’m 24 years old and currently living in New Jersey after having spent the past two years living in Valparaíso, Chile. I am studying for a master’s in translation and interpretation at NYU. I am a writer who likes to take pictures, draw, paint, surf, skate, and discuss culture, language, and social justice. I listen to music constantly and am often inspired to write opinion articles about what’s going on in music today and what it makes me think about as it relates to the world.

Instagram: @meghanmaldjian

Howdy guys, I'm Greg! - A retired jersey Warped Tour emo kid currently working as a copywriter in NYC. My musical spectrum is from Taking Back Sunday to Parliament and everything in between. Come say hi on the gram!

Instagram: @gjseremba