Our Team
The faces of the EPs. From concept to completion, these are the people behind the stories that bring each artist’s work into focus.
Sofia Dawson is a journalist, producer, and creative director whose work sits at the intersection of live performance, media, and editorial storytelling.
As Founder of The Extended Plays, she leads the series from concept to execution — curating artists, directing interviews, and overseeing production to shape each episode into a narrative experience that reflects both the artist and their work.
Alongside EPs, Sofia is the Music Editor at The Concordian, where she leads city-wide music coverage across print, digital, and social — managing contributors, shaping editorial direction, and covering concerts, festivals, and artists through both writing and photography.
Her experience also extends into marketing and communications, with work spanning media relations, campaign development, and content strategy at MaRS Discovery District.
Across all her work, Sofia is driven by a desire to slow down music coverage — creating space for artists to present their work with intention, context, and clarity.
Founder, Executive Producer & Host
Sofia Dawson
Aidan Flanagan is a Montreal-based journalist passionate about bringing thoughtful, intentional storytelling to the music world. At The EPs, Aidan plays an integral role in shaping the conversations between host and artist through research, copywriting, and editorial support across both pre-production and live recording. With a sharp editorial instinct and an ear for meaningful storytelling, he helps craft conversations that feel both intimate and impactful.
Outside of The EPs, Aidan is a Staff Writer for The Concordian’s Music section and an active DJ within Montreal’s music scene. Through his work across journalism, editorial, and live music culture, Aidan aims to connect audiences with the artists, sounds, and stories shaping today’s musical landscape.
Lead Copy Editor & Executive Producer Assistant
Aidan Flanagan
Hannah Bell is a photographer and journalist based out of Montreal and Vancouver. In addition to work at The EPs, Hannah held the position of Photo Editor at The Concordian and was later promoted to Creative Director where she led layout, design and the visual identity for the newspaper.
Her work largely focuses on visual journalism that connects youth movements, queer activism, and creative expression.
At The Extended Plays, Hannah leads digital presence - from content strategy and creative direction to platform distribution and performance tracking.
Head of Digital & DistributionHannah Bell
Sienna David is a Canadian filmmaker and photographer whose work explores intensity, authenticity, and sound through visual storytelling.
Working across concert photography, analog photography, music videos, and short films, she captures artists and environments with a raw, immersive lens.
As Lead Video Producer and Editor for The Extended Plays, Sienna shapes each episode into a cohesive narrative — crafting visual stories that reflect both the artist and their work. She is also a staff writer at The Concordian, where she covers local and touring acts through both writing and photography.
Lead Video Producer & Editor, On-Site Photographer Sienna David
Janna Toubal (she/her) is a multimedia artist focused on photographing movement on stage and capturing reality through video-journalism and documentary. With experience in video editing, camera, and storytelling, she is particularly interested in creating and contributing to video works that uplift or bring attention to certain communities, people, or issues.
When she’s not taking videos, she’s photographing concerts, theatre, and events, making sure that each individual gets a chance to stand out through candid, expressive shots.
At The Extended Plays, Janna is behind the camera, ensuring that every artist’s energy shines through the visuals.
VideographerJanna Toubal
Béatrice Pelletier is a multimedia artist and musician from Montreal, under the alias of Bastice. As the audio engineer for The Extended Plays, she is dedicated to highlighting and supporting Montreal’s creative culture.
Alongside her engineering work, Béatrice is an active songwriter and has hosted her own radio show, The Waxing Gibbous, on CJLO for the past three years.
Passionate about every aspect of music-making, her practices bridge sound, storytelling, and community.
Lead Audio Engineer