inspired by counterculture, we publish emerging voices the mainstream isn’t built for. through essays, op-eds, columns, and creative non-fiction, we’re shaping the new wave of media and culture writing.
to champion critical and unique thinking, individual and non-traditional writing styles, and voices that refuse to be diluted.
we operate independently: free of corporate influence, profit-driven narratives, and capitalist interference. we believe in creative expression and resist editorial censorship.
Aisha Zahira ☆ Alexander McLauchlan ☆ Ana Beatriz Reitz ☆ Annika Mossanen-Delaney ☆ Atlanta Tsiaoukkas ☆ Bali Chu-Mehrer ☆ Bash Ortega ☆ Cloe Wood ☆ Courtenay Bronwen ☆ Dana Elrufaei ☆ Dylan Samphire ☆ Eric Davis ☆ Elif Erdem ☆ Freya Robinson ☆ Gavin O’Connor ☆ Grace Hu ☆ Hazel J ☆ Jamie Arena ☆ Jasmin Barré ☆ Josh Lane ☆ Julianna Zaleschuk ☆ Justine Goode ☆ Lara Abbey ☆ Lauren Lexa Brown ☆ Leah Commandeur ☆ Macie Campbell ☆ Maria Polansky ☆ Meg Louise Davies ☆ Megan Tesch ☆ Namah Jaggi ☆ Newt Albiston ☆ Nick Tomasello ☆ Nirica Srinivasan ☆ Omar Nsouli ☆ Prentyce Rayanna ☆ Qourry Kaia ☆ Rebecca Hill ☆ Roberta Guarini ☆ Roberto Soto ☆ Samantha Rose Herle ☆ Samourra Rene ☆ Stephanie Gerson ☆ Tyra Douyon ☆ Valeria Berghinz ☆ Vanessa Maki ☆ Wiktoria Czajka ☆ Zanandi Botes
We are always accepting pitches. check out our pitching guide here, or you can send your idea directly to oddcritic@gmail.com
anything with an individualistic tone and distinct point of view. topic wise: film/tv, fashion, fragrance, music, social trends, books, art—the culture at large.
now accepting creative non-fiction ☆
not currently. we put all the magazine’s revenue (from ads, merch, newsletter, donations) into a writer’s fund. once the fund is flush, we open commissions again. right now, every contribution is unpaid/voluntary <3