Britt Julious is a journalist, author, and cultural strategist based in Chicago. For over 15 years, her writing on music, race, and identity has appeared in the New York Times, Vogue, Rolling Stone, Esquire, and the Chicago Tribune, where she has served as a weekly music columnist since 2014. Her debut book, Queens of Soul, publishes in 2027. She speaks and consults on culture, media, and storytelling for institutions and brands including MCA Chicago, Pitchfork Music Festival, and others.