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Emily Boertien | Front Row Feels

Emily Boertien is a music writer and founder of Front Row Feels, an independent music publication prioritising fan perspectives, covering pop, live music, fandom, and related culture, based in Newcastle.

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About Emily Boertien | Front Row Feels

I’m a North East-based music writer and founder of Front Row Feels, an independent music publication taking fans seriously. I write about pop, live music, fandom and the wider culture surrounding the music we love.

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Work by Emily Boertien | Front Row Feels

Live photography of CMAT at Custom House Square, Belfast, for Front Row Feels.

CMAT - Belfast, 2026

Live photography of CMAT at Custom House Square, Belfast, for Front Row Feels.

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An essay exploring body image and the scrutiny faced by women in pop, shared by CMAT and picked up by international media.

Take a Sexy Picture of Me (And Tell Me Why You Hate It)

An essay exploring body image and the scrutiny faced by women in pop, shared by CMAT and picked up by international media.

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A long-form essay exploring fandom, ‘cringe’ and the fear of being perceived through a sociological lens

The Fangirl’s Looking-Glass

A long-form essay exploring fandom, ‘cringe’ and the fear of being perceived through a sociological lens

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An artist profile exploring Heidi Curtis’ songwriting, live performances and the community growing around her music.

Follow the Siren

An artist profile exploring Heidi Curtis’ songwriting, live performances and the community growing around her music.

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