ABOUT US
Est. 2026, Polarity Press is an independent online and print concert publication run by photographers in the pit for people on the floor.
Founded by Cogan Nguyen, Polarity Press is a live music archive dedicated to documenting concert culture in its rawest form and keeping unfiltered performances memories alive long after the house lights come up.
With Polarity Press, our goal is to cut through the over-polished marketing of modern media and capture what a show feels like from a few feet away. Through detailed photo galleries, tour coverage, and physical print archives, we strive to give live music culture the permanent record it deserves—celebrating the artists, the photographers, and the rooms that make it all happen.
Social media feeds move fast, but great photos deserve to last. We're building a physical archive of live music. Turning digital show coverage into permanent print publications.
COLLABORATIONS
EMPIRE
Partnering directly with global label and distribution talent to deliver high-contrast live photo coverage for artists, press releases, and tour rollouts.
BRICKY GLOBAL
Official media partner for high-volume hip-hop showcases, documenting the entire venue experience from host-driven crowd warmups to headlining sets.
SOCIAL HOUSE
On-the-ground coverage for major venue productions, providing front-row editorial media across hip-hop, country, and multi-genre tour stops.
EMPIRE
Partnering directly with global label and distribution talent to deliver high-contrast live photo coverage for artists, press releases, and tour rollouts.
BRICKY GLOBAL
Official media partner for high-volume hip-hop showcases, documenting the venue experience from host-driven crowd warmups to headlining sets.
SOCIAL HOUSE
On-the-ground coverage for major venue productions, providing front-row editorial media across hip-hop, country, and multi-genre tour stops.
OUR TEAM
Cogan Nguyen
Ryder Phelps
Serena Dimidjian
Founder & Creative director
Director of editorial vision, strategic venue partnerships, and visual standards across all media platforms.
Head Photographer
Head photographer of visual quality control. Ensures every live capture meets our high-contrast, low-light editorial standard.
Managing Editor & Creative Strategist
Shapes the voice of the publication. Oversees show recaps, artist features, and concise editorial coverage.