ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
MIXTAPE 317 is a compilation of global sounds, experiences and media from your favorite artists around the world. With a lively and unfiltered approach to music coverage, we’ve created a place for artists, fans and creatives alike to come together and express themselves in an honest and uninhibited way.
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Built from the desire to live inside Agust D's D-Day tour and off the pure adrenaline and delirium caused by the freezing rains of Global Citizen 2023, MIXTAPE 317 was created.​ Since then we've been collecting like-minded individuals who thrive within the chaos of live entertainment - channeling our most thought provoking and sometimes candid thoughts into crafted content. Yes, we often stay up all night picking out our best photos, we sometimes cry at concerts, and you can find us frantically waiting in the queue line to get tickets for our fav artists. From detailed concert and event coverage, dynamic photos, exclusive interviews, curated playlists and more, we ask questions you didn’t know you wanted answers to, spotlight artists you want to get to know and dive headfirst into performances and releases.
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OUR MISSION
To bring artists and fans together, spotlight recognized artists while highlighting and amplifying emerging talent. To boost the voices and uplift the talents of artists outside the scope of the CIS white male. We deliver reliable and informative pieces infused with wit and personality, providing a space where everyone can be themselves and connect authentically.
Join us as we laugh, cry, and cheer as we showcase the world of K-Music, J-Music, artists in the LGBTQ+ and POC communities, Pop and more. You know you want to.
MEET THE TEAM
Hi! I'm a photojournalist who loves covering music and culture. I'm also a behind-the-scenes photographer capturing moments before a show, on set, or at rehearsals. I love K-pop, rock, R&B, pop, and almost anything with a violin in it.
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Favorite Concert Moment
My favorite concert moment is whenever I'm close enough to the stage that the confetti shot into the air falls over my head like it's snowing.
Aliyah Hinckley
Photographer / Journalist
My friends often associate me with Formula 1, GGUM Era Yeonjun, Kang Taehyun, and Horses. I just love capturing something others will enjoy just as much as I do. Whether it be concerts, portraits, or sports! And I’d say someone who I really look up to as an individuals is Jackson Wang. :3
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Must Have Concert Accessory
I bring my Han Tatpung keychain plush to every Event/Concert I cover!
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Pre Show Hype Song
Lately? FaSHioN by CORTIS or COMA by Yeonjun !
Elle Rose
Photographer / Journalist
I started shooting concert photography in mid 2025 but has always been someone who is chronically addicted to live music. I am loving every second of the journey so far, and dare I say the late night editing sessions make it even better. Besides concerts, I also love to shoot sports and film festivals. Favorite K-pop artists: SEVENTEEN, WINNER, TWICE, TAEYEONNon-K-pop artists: Raye, Dua Lipa, Glass Animals
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Favorite Concert Moment
As a photographer: Artist looking into my camera; as a fan: singing along with friends
Crystal Li
Photographer / Journalist
I’m Komal, the kind of writer who can feel a song before I even understand it. I interview artists not only for their answers, but for the version of themselves they’ve never said out loud before.
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Artists on My Wishlist to Cover
DieBoy, and more indie artists
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Favorite Show or Artist I've Covered
Show: Music Matters Live Singapore 2025 Artist (not from that show; only interviewed): Paulkyte
Komal Gupta
Journalist
Based in the DC area, Maggz is an all rounder creative, using her talents to create handmade crochet and knit creations, filming and editing YouTube content, and photographing and writing reviews and show coverage. While being big into K-pop, Maggz also loves artists from all genres such as Dawes, Halsey, Linkin Park, and Renee Rapp. You can find her selling her handmade items at markets and K-pop events or at the local AMC theater as an avid movie watcher and A-List subscriber.
Pre Show Hype Song
As the resident NCTzen, I have to go with Sticker!
Maggz Ardillo
Photographer / Journalist / Resident NCTzen
My name’s Paddy, and I’m a photographer and writer based in Chicago, IL. I have a BFA in Photography and years of experience as a concert photographer. After getting my start during a photo class offered during the Vans Warped Tour, I got my degree and started photographing K-pop shows in the Midwest. I love a lot of genres of music, but most of
my work is K-pop these days.
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Favorite Post Show Snack
Cheesy Gordita Crunch and a large Pepsi from Taco Bell​