Pink Noise Magazine holds charity event dedicated to supporting teen girls affected by crisis

Samantha Navarro, founder of Pink Noise Magazine, launched the brand as a first-year journalism student at LBCC as a way to break into the music industry.

Pink Noise Magazine originally operated as a media platform featuring interviews, podcasts and reviews. Navarro named the magazine after a song by artist Zoe Ko, who also became her first podcast guest.

Pink Noise Productions, an event brand managed by USC students, raised $711 through the sale of 104 tickets at its all-female charity showcase at The Moroccan Lounge in downtown Los Angeles.

The showcase was organized over four weeks, with all proceeds donated to Altadena Girls, an after-school sanctuary created in response to local fires.

“Altadena Girls came together to create a second home for these young girls,” volunteer Sharlize True Trujillo said.

The facility offers resource programs, a free boutique and a creative studio built by Paris Hilton.

“I’m so proud to be able to represent Altadena Girls. They are changing the way young girls see themselves and going into the future for the rest of their lives,” Trujillo said.

The student-led showcase featured performances by Rey Solei and Salmam Eriksen, with ALYSSAD headlining.

^{Opening act Rey Solei performs during FOR THE GIRLS event at The Moroccan Lounge on Oct. 13. All proceeds from this charity event directly support Altadena Girls to raise funds for young girls affected by crisis. (Jasmine Rosales)}

Now a USC music industry major, Navarro expanded the Pink Noise brand into live event production through one of her classes. Tasked with producing a charity show, Navarro and team members Andrew Han and Vianey Gutierrez coordinated a partnership with Altadena Girls to support women and youth in the greater Los Angeles area.

“I started it to make connections in the industry,” Navarro said. “For this USC class, we wanted to do something for women in the L.A. area. Altadena Girls is relatively new, and we wanted another way to bring in money for them.”

Moving forward, Navarro said she hopes to produce regular live showcases that give back to local charities.

“I originally started Pink Noise Magazine as a way to transfer into USC. In the near future, we want to throw more showcases, partner with more charities, and focus on paying them directly. I also want to provide access for up-and-coming journalists and bloggers to cover these shows because I understand exactly what it’s like starting.”

Rey Solei opened the all-female charity showcase and emphasized the broader mission behind the event.

“It’s really important to empower female voices, not just in the music industry, but everywhere. I feel honored to be part of something like this and donate to this cause,” Solei said.

Solei also expressed gratitude toward the listeners who supported her early career.

“Thank you for all the support. I hope I can keep making music that you love. I wouldn’t be doing any of this without you all,” Solei said.

ALYSSAD headlined the showcase and spoke about the importance of creating spaces where women in the music industry feel supported.

“It’s so important because there’s not a lot of places for women. It was so great walking in. Everyone was friendly, everybody was younger, and everybody was excited to be here,” ALYSSAD said. “It’s a place where they feel like they’re not walking into a situation, especially as a musician, where a sound guy is not listening to you, or you’re being talked down to.”

ALYSSAD said she has also faced pressure to move toward a more commercial sound but remains committed to alternative music.

“I don’t know how many times I’ve been told it would be a lot easier if I just did pop music,” ALYSSAD said. “But it’s not what I want to do. It wouldn’t be fulfilling.”

Her message to listeners reflects that same approach, encouraging them not to “bend to what people want from you.”