Kristin is a San Franciscan whose dreams were crushed in 1993 when she discovered she wasn't a human-born mermaid. It wasn't until age 14 that she witnessed the magic of live shows, which ultimately gave her a new lease on life. Kristin convinced her mom to homeschool her so she could spend more time at her favorite local coffee shop, which operated as a music venue at night. One day, bored and avoiding school work, she purchased a Weezer shirt from eBay but received a Canon film camera by mistake. From that point on, Kristin spent her "school" days behind the camera, shooting the bands and musicians who traveled through.

A few years later, Kristin took off and lived around the country and, by 2017, was living in Spain as a DJ and photographer. In 2019, she was visiting her parents in Boise, Idaho, when the pandemic hit and the border closed. Unable to return to Spain and uncertain about the future, she quickly got involved with KRBX Radio Boise as a programmer and started attending local shows.

Aside from shooting bands, managing the website, and working behind the scenes for B-Side, Kristin owns and operates Foggy Notion, a local multi-vendor vintage shop. She hosts an underground 60's & 70's radio show called 'Up In Your Mind Flowers' on Psyched! Radio (San Francisco) and ElectroMagnetic Radio (New York). When she's not working, you can find her lurking around in your local thrift store.

When Ali O’Malley started in the school band in first grade, she was already journaling in her diary every day. Her love for music and writing was a constant companion throughout her life. She joined her first ‘carport’ rock band at the age of 15 and regularly has been performing live music ever since. Over twenty years later, Ali is now an award-winning essayist and poet, and a published nonfiction author.

Beyond her artistic endeavors, Ali is the head writer, co-founder, editor, and manager of B-Side Magazine. Her love for local music, the vibrant energy of music festivals, and unabashed affection for rock and roll all inspire Ali’s role at the magazine. Whether she’s on or off stage, Ali remains driven by a passionate commitment to uplift others.

As a fervent advocate for the arts, Ali is dedicated to fostering connections between artists and audiences alike. Her mission extends to creating safer and more inclusive artistic spaces for all. Beyond her professional pursuits, Ali is happily married and the proud stepparent of two wonderful children.

While not rocking out with her band, Papas, or delving into new musical discoveries, Ali finds immense solace in the great outdoors. It is in Idaho where Ali has discovered her perfect home, a natural landscape that resonates with the harmony of all of her passions; a beautiful place full of beautiful people making beautiful music.