Cydney Hayes

Cydney Hayes is a culture writer based in San Francisco with a passion for the sublime. She covers diverse topics from underground AI clubs to queer parties and gamerwave music. Cydney also runs a blog, OPENWORLD, where she explores her thoughts on California, parties, and internet culture. Her work spans various platforms and she has gained attention for her viral critique of Substack.
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24 MAR 2025
The Monday Media Diet with Cydney Hayes
On hating cilantro, KQED, and Gabriel Winslow-Yost