Erica Campbell is a leading American entertainment journalist and editor, currently serving as the Music Editor at PAPER Magazine. Based in New York City, she has built a reputation as a sharp, culturally attuned voice in contemporary music journalism — often described as a “post‑punk pundit” for her authoritative coverage of alternative, rock, and indie scenes. Her work blends deep musical knowledge with a keen sense of how identity and culture shape the modern soundscape.

Campbell remains a contributor to NME, where she previously served as US News Editor and later US Features Editor. During her tenure, she produced high‑profile cover stories and in‑depth interviews with artists such as Paramore, Arctic Monkeys, Iggy Pop, and Sabrina Carpenter. Her on‑camera presence has made her a versatile media figure, hosting interviews with Grammy and Academy Award winners and moderating industry conversations for platforms like Spotify for Artists. Her bylines also extend across Spin, Architectural Digest, W Magazine, and Glamour.

Before joining PAPER, Campbell was the Music Editor at Consequence and wrote a monthly rock column for Paste Magazine. Her influence reaches into the physical archive of music history as well — she authored the liner notes for Vinyl Me Please’s reissue of The Strokes’ Is This It. Known for her signature Bowie‑inspired star‑studded boots, Campbell continues to challenge expectations of who gets to shape the narrative around rock music, and how boldly that narrative can evolve.