Even though I have somehow gotten sidetracked into Internet product management, lifestyle and feature writing were my first interest and remain my ongoing passion. My teen dream was to someday take over as the editor-in-chief of Sassy magazine. Yep, it was that long ago.

Back in the early ’90s, I was a literary and media arts major at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC, and was co-editor of the school newspaper in my senior year. I kept writing through my college years, mostly movie and music reviews and features for the George Washington University Hatchet. The Hatchet named me their “most valuable arts writer” senior year, when I graduated summa cum laude in journalism and art.

Well, Sassy magazine folded in 1996, but my teen dream stayed, evolving into online journalism and the blogosphere. I have written for MTV online, ModernRock.com, and continue to do freelance stints here and there while working full time at JibJab.com.

I currently shoot and review concerts for Losanjealous.com, and write a weekly humor column for Village Voice online. And I am still looking for other sassy opportunities for writing. Contact me at glennie@glennierabin.com.

Writing Samples

Losanjealous.com

Concert reviews and photography for Losanjealous, an independent blog covering music and events in Los Angeles.

Photos & Notes: Kraddy @ El Rey Theatre July 16, 2011
2011 Lightning in a Bottle Festival, May 27-30 – Notes & Photos June 2, 2011
Dita Von Teese’s “Strip Strip Hooray!” Burlesque at the Roxy Theater December 15, 2010
Sleigh Bells at The El Rey Theater October 20, 2010
The Sword at The El Rey October 1, 2010
Filter at The Roxy August 26, 2010
Lucent L’amour at Shrine Expo Hall February 13, 2010
Lebowski Fest, Wiltern May 7, 2009
Cut Copy at Club Nokia March 11, 2009
Notes Re: Lucent L’Amour 2009 February 16, 2009
Matt and Kim, Live at the Troubadour February 4, 2009
Chromeo @ Key Club January 22, 2009

Jesus of the Week

Weekly installments of this online humor column for Village Voice Media. Here are some of my favorites:

eCo Times

Product reviews for eCo Times, an online magazine focusing on sustainable lifestyle choices.
(This website is currently offline.)

Yoga Mats Go Eco May 9, 2008

ModernRock.com

As former Editorial Director and News Editor (September 1999 – January 2001), I wrote many reviews of live and recorded music as well as full feature articles for ModernRock.com. The following is a small selection.
ModernRock.com Music Reviews

311 Soundsystem
Basement Jaxx Remedy
Beastie Boys The Sounds of Science
Chris Cornell Euphoria Morning
Chris Cornell Live at the Nightclub 9:30, Washington DC
Foo Fighters There Is Nothing Left to Lose

ModernRock.com New Artist Features

Rocketscience “About the Music”
Channeling Owen “Channeling Bright Edgy Rock”
Voodoomen “Get Possessed”

GW Hatchet

While attending the George Washington University, I was a reporter and arts writer for the GW Hatchet (1997 – 1999). I won an award for most valuable arts writer.
GW Hatchet Movie Reviews

Pleasantville Proves Life Is More than Black and White 10/22/1998, GW Hatchet and U-WIRE
Mod Squad Has A Missing Linc: Remake of ’70s TV show proves unfit for big screen 2/4/1999, GW Hatchet
Hurry to Rushmore: Rushmore combines wit and talent to perfection 3/25/1999, GW Hatchet

GW Hatchet Music Reviews

Sugar Ray’s Second Release Sours with Unoriginality 2/4/1999, GW Hatchet

Additional Clips

Amazon.com Editorial Review: Mary Prankster Roulette Girl
A review I originally wrote in 1999 for ModernRock.com is used as an “editorial review” on Amazon.com.

Mary Prankster Roulette Girl on Amazon.com

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