highfalutin media

independent media
& publishing services

highfalutin media creates and publishes media we love with joy, including the Milwaukee Avenue Messenger, featured in Block Club Chicago. We help educational organizations, nonprofits, and independent creators manage complex print and digital projects.

Founder & Publisher

Matt McCarthy is the founder of highfalutin media, the editor and publisher of the Milwaukee Avenue Messenger, and the author of the rock ‘n’ roll novel Livestock! He has more than 15 years of experience leading editorial, production, and publishing operations for educational content and independent media, reaching audiences in Chicago and around the world. Matt is a graduate of DePaul University.

Selected writing