Dusty is a writer, producer, and editor based in Seattle. He leads editorial at KEXP and co-creates stories about music and culture. His work has appeared in Stereogum, NPR Music, and Consequence of Sound. He also writes the newsletter Another Thought.

In 2025, he authored 20th Century Ambient, a book that explores the history and influence of ambient music through writing, comics, and illustrations. The book is available now through Bloomsbury Books.

Dusty can be contacted by email.