Brandon Caldwell is a talented freelance journalist and a valuable member of The Recording Academy. With a passion for the media industry, Brandon has contributed to various publications, including NOISEY, Billboard, Complex, and VIBE. He has attended and reported on music festivals such as Atlanta's A3C Hip-Hop Festival, New Orleans' ESSENCE Festival, and Austin's South By Southwest.

As the former editor-in-chief of Day & A Dream, Brandon oversaw the website's expansion from modest beginnings to receiving over three million unique views. He now works as the online editor at Radio One Houston, where he continues to showcase his expertise in pop culture and the music scene. Brandon's storytelling skills have also been employed by Houston Style Magazine, Uproxx Media, and the Houston Press.

Brandon's passion for journalism is evident in his tireless work ethic and his emphasis on creativity and understanding media in the 21st century. He is a junior at the University of Houston, where he studies journalism, and currently resides in Missouri City, Texas.