Born in the time of Covid-19 and quarantine, Listenably was founded by DC-based composer and sound designer Matthew M. Nielson and DC-based director and producer Laley Lippard as a means to provide a creative outlet for artists at a time when in-person creativity and collaboration had all but vanished. It is a collective of storytellers, poets, musicians, and writers of all styles and genres bringing their words to your ears. As our global collective focus shifted from a global pandemic to national social unrest and justice, so too did our mission. We are focused on amplifying and sustaining the voices of those on the ground during these difficult times.