About
Niall Smith is an award-winning music and culture journalist and founder of The Culture Crypt magazine.
Smith’s work is typified by deep dives, long-form investigations, and “did you know?” storytelling. He draws from a wealth of records, vintage magazines, research, blogging, uncovered lost media and cultural archiving to develop his stories.
In 2024, Smith was recognised as one of GUAP and Adidas UK's Top 30 Under 30 Black Creatives & Professionals, celebrating his contributions to culture and media. In 2025, he was nominated for Journalist of the Year by the YMB Awards.
His bylines extend to DAZED, Apple Music, Versus, WAVE Magazine, Complex UK, TRENCH, 0207 Def Jam, Notion, NME, DJ Mag, GRM Daily, New Wave Magazine, Wax Poetics, CLASH, Frontline, and more – blending deep cultural insight across hip-hop, grime, electronic dance music, R&B, soul, jazz, garage and more.