August 14, 2024 • Greensboro, North Carolina

Punch Buggy is proud to have such a diverse staff with hearts full of love for music.

Our team has unusual beginnings. We did not know it, but this lineup was cemented at the recent Mk.gee concert in Durham, North Carolina. The dedication that everyone showed through their coverage of that show made me realize that this would be our team. Rather than being born of an application process, this group was selected based on mutual respect and admiration for each other.

After one year as a solo project, we proudly present the Punch Buggy team!

Carson Breyer

Carson Breyer is an independent music journalist and videographer based in Greensboro, North Carolina. In 2023, he founded Punch Buggy after archiving an online record store he operated through Depop. He currently studies media at UNC Greensboro while interviewing artists across the Carolinas and beyond.

Fueled by a curiosity for genres unexplored, he developed a love for R&B, soul, hip-hop, and bossa nova despite spending his early childhood listening to classic rock. His discovery of new genres and artists inspires him to share music with anyone itching for the same feel. He is a massive champion of physical media, fueled by his collections of CDs and biographies of his musical idols.

Carson credits his influence to Nardwuar, Annabelle Kline of That Good Sh*t, and fictional space-interviewer Clancy from Netflix’s The Midnight Gospel.

CURRENT FAVORITES:

• greek – ACCELERATOR
• Mk.gee – Two Star & The Dream Police
• Magdalena Bay – Imaginal Disk
• The Sundays – Reading, Writing, & Arithmetic
• Mavi – shadowbox

Contact:

Instagram @carsonbreyer / punchbuggync@gmail.com

JESSIE CALVELLO

Jessie Calvello is a two-year veteran of the Charlotte, North Carolina local scene. Her enthusiasm for music stems from her 15 years of dance and has since evolved into devoted concert attendance and a love for guitar. If you have been to a North Carolina local show in the last couple of years, there is a high chance you have run into her. Few people can hold a candle to her dedication to the local scene and the artists that inspire her.

Jessie brings a lot to the table from her work ethic to her knowledge of the local scene. Her unique taste in music provides insight into artists that others have yet to tap into. Her favorite genres include math rock, indie rock, and emo. When not listening to music, she enjoys playing Magic: The Gathering with her friends.

CURRENT FAVORITES:

• Girlfriends – Girlfriend
• Peach Pit – Being So Normal
• Panchiko – D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L
• Blade and Bath – Rotten in Loneliness
• Fox Academy – Luxury Beverage

Contact:

Instagram: @will0wmyst / jessc999@icloud.com

ISAIAH PATE

Isaiah Pate is a concert photographer based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He currently works for the renowned publication Local Wolves following 8+ years of photography experience. After graduating high school, Isaiah interned with Los Angeles photographer Chris McPherson with whom he learned to shoot film. His knowledge of current music allows him to navigate scenes and document artists at the local and mainstream levels.

When he is not behind the camera, Isaiah is listening to a diverse selection of music. He loves the alternative and indie rock of the day while holding on to his childhood love of R&B (kudos to his mother). Some of his favorite artists include Wallows, Kevin Abstract, Peter McPoland, Dominic Fike, and Royal Otis.

Isaiah joined Punch Buggy as a challenge for himself. Seeking new adventures and creative freedom, he promises a subtle uniqueness to his photography and concert coverage. He is a wildcard in the best way possible and his keen eye for detail makes him a formidable photographer in the pit.

CURRENT FAVORITES:

• Wallows – Nothing Happens
• Tyler, the Creator – Flower Boy
• Clairo – Charm
• THE FIRST TIME – The Kid LAROI
• Beabadoobee – This Is How Tomorrow Moves

Contact:

Instagram @isaiahpate / izpmichaels@gmail.com

TEVIN KEOBOUALA

Tevin Keobouala is a fashion management student at North Carolina State University with a diverse background in music. Besides managing online communities for other artists, Tevin writes album reviews on his blog, LeftLaneChampion. He often works at the NCSU student-run radio station and builds upon his lifelong experience with music production through his own project.

His taste in music is even more diverse than his musical background. Tevin listens to genres such as indie rock, dream pop, electronic, underground hip-hop, and more. Some of his favorite artists include Club 8, Mk.gee, Ivy, and Lancey Foux.

Tevin takes pride in his work as a musician and writer, naturally finding inspiration in anything music related. He aims to build upon this through his involvement with Punch Buggy while providing insightful writing through his connection with music and the real-world artists that make it.

CURRENT FAVORITES:

• The Sundays – Reading, Writing, & Arithmetic
• Mk.gee – Two Star & The Dream Police
• Chanel Beads – Your Day Will Come
• Brittle Stars – Brittle Stars
• Ivy – Apartment Life

Contact:

Instagram @tevinkeo / tevk08@gmail.com