alex k. masse

Before majoring in Communication, Alex studied Journalism–and they never did forget their roots.

In their freelance work, Alex has penned articles about their experiences with neurodivergence, queerness, and as an artist, as well as writing about media and pop culture. They’ve been freelancing since 2018, taking on everything from pronouns in the workplace to leftist undertones in Disney films, interviewing everyone from particle physicists to drag performers.

Alongside this, Alex has held a couple of long-term positions with publications. In 2021, they were a Staff Writer at SFU’s student newspaper The Peak, and in 2022, they were a columnist for the digital music webzine Tonitruale.

Notable Publications

personal pieces (queerness, disability, arts, career)

• Commissioned TransLash Article on Dismantling Unhealthy Ways of Coping With Gender Dysphoria (also available in zine form!)
• Commissioned artsUNITE Article On Creating During The Pandemic
• Commissioned She Does The City Article on Gender Journeys and Art
• Commissioned Diem Article on Pronouns in The Workplace
• Commissioned Manitoba Possible Article on Being a Disabled Artist During the Pandemic
• Peak Article on Autistic Sexuality
• BONUS: A queer anthology Alex had an essay featured in!

music and book reviews, artist interviews, and pop culture

• How Mouthwashing continues Alien’s condemnation of worker exploitation
• Phantom of the Paradise: The Weird Phantom of the Opera Adaptation That Time Forgot
• Leave Hogwarts Behind for These 9 Iconic Alternatives
• Interview with Crip Up The Kitchen author Jules Sherred
• 35 Years Later, ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ Remains Relevant, Revolutionary, & Radicalizing
• Commissioned Autostraddle Article on An Autistic Reading of Robin Buckley from Stranger Things
• On Angelo: An Interview with Brijean About Their New EP
• Interview with Glow Motive on their debut single
• Dust Cwaine’s Magical Debut, “Arcana”
• Dust Cwaine Interview