Deb Fan's haunting new album is about belonging nowhere and everywhere
Writer Evi Kofidi speaks with R&B artist Deb Fan about her musical journey and new EP "Kowloon Demos," which dropped in July.
I'm Evi Kofidi: a journalist, freelance writer, and copy editor, based in Athens, Greece, with a passion for all things music, fandom, art, and all-around creativity. Currently a copy editor, interviewer, and writer at EnVi Media, and an all-round curator of Substack blog Of The Moment.
With an affinity for music, culture and critical approaches, I value both nuance and heart in every aspect of my work. Through journalism, I aspire to deliver important stories, engage in meaningful conversations, connect with like-minded individuals from all over the world, and contribute to the growth of caring, welcoming communities. I am especially interested in spotlighting up-and-coming artists, and working with emerging talents and creatives across different fields.
My experience includes copy editing, feature, essay and review writing, interviewing, social media content creation, as well as publishing on different platforms (Wordpress, Squarespace, Substack) according to SEO. Below, are selected pieces from my writing portfolio (incl. interviews, essays, reviews, and more). For further clarifications, questions, feedback, or discussion regarding my work, don't hesitate to reach out to me.
Writer Evi Kofidi speaks with R&B artist Deb Fan about her musical journey and new EP "Kowloon Demos," which dropped in July.
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