KL Publishing Group is an independent publishing company specializing in periodicals, books, memoirs, photography collections, collector’s editions, educational works, and multimedia content spanning fashion, lifestyle, music, performing arts, culture, entertainment, and the arts. Founded by publisher, composer, and editor Kaylene Peoples, the company has grown from a single publication into a diverse portfolio of editorial brands serving readers around the world. Its publications are known for visually driven storytelling, collectible print editions, longform journalism, and a commitment to preserving the artistry of publishing in an increasingly digital age.
The company’s flagship publication, AGENDA, was founded in 2004 and entered print in 2014 after a decade as a pioneering online publication. Over the years, AGENDA has become known for its fashion editorials, celebrity interviews, cultural commentary, photography, and luxury lifestyle coverage. The publication was among the earliest online magazines to stream documentary-style interviews and runway content and later became one of the first independent publishers to successfully produce full-bleed magazines through Amazon’s print-on-demand platform.
Today, KL Publishing Group’s publishing portfolio includes AGENDA, Virtuoso Bass, Jazz Influencers, The Performing Artist, Kaylene Peoples Fashion Talk, Renowned Review, and The Indie Hotspot, including additional forthcoming titles including Bella Composers currently in development. Collectively, these publications serve readers interested in fashion, music, publishing, performing arts, culture, lifestyle, and creative achievement.
In addition to its periodicals, KL Publishing Group publishes memoirs, autobiographies, collector’s editions, photography books, educational works, and specialty hardcover publications documenting significant contributions to music, culture, fashion, and the arts. The company is also developing major historical and scholarly reference works, including a forthcoming hardcover volume dedicated to documenting the foundational history and canon of jazz fusion bass.
The company’s founder, Kaylene Peoples, has earned national recognition for her contributions to publishing, media, music, and entrepreneurship. MSN recognized Peoples among its “Top Ten Entrepreneurs to Look Out For” in 2025 and later named her among its “Top 10 Inspiring Women Leaders in 2026.” Her work as a publisher, composer, filmmaker, recording artist, and cultural advocate continues to influence audiences across multiple creative disciplines.
As KL Publishing Group continues to expand, its mission remains unchanged: to champion meaningful storytelling, elevate underrepresented voices, preserve the value of longform journalism, and create publications that readers are proud to display, revisit, and share.
OUR PUBLICATIONS
AGENDA
Founded in 2004, AGENDA is the flagship publication of KL Publishing Group and is recognized for its fashion, lifestyle, culture, beauty, travel, photography, and entertainment coverage.
Virtuoso Bass
A publication dedicated to the art, history, and culture of the bass, featuring legendary performers, emerging artists, educational content, and historical documentation.
Schmooze Jazz
Dedicated to contemporary jazz and its many related styles, Schmooze Jazz explores the artists, recordings, and performances that have helped bring jazz to broader audiences around the world. From smooth jazz, Latin jazz, and crossover influences to contemporary instrumental music, the publication celebrates the accessibility, innovation, and enduring appeal of modern jazz.
At the same time, Schmooze Jazz remains committed to honoring the genre’s rich artistic heritage. Through interviews, reviews, historical retrospectives, and feature stories, the publication spotlights the legendary musicians, composers, and performers whose contributions continue to shape the sound and legacy of jazz for future generations.
Jazz Influencers
A publication celebrating the artists, innovators, educators, and visionaries shaping the world of jazz.
The Performing Artist
Focused on the performing arts, including theater, dance, music, film, and creative professionals working across multiple disciplines.
Kaylene Peoples Fashion Talk
An inclusive fashion and beauty publication exploring style, confidence, body image, trends, beauty, memoir, and the evolving relationship between fashion and everyday life. Kaylene Peoples Fashion Talk debuts in June 2026!
BOOKS & SPECIAL PROJECTS
KL Publishing Group publishes memoirs, collector’s editions, photography books, special editions, educational publications, and historical reference works. Current and forthcoming projects include memoirs, photography collections, specialty hardcover publications, and the forthcoming Virtuoso Bass Canon, an extensive historical volume documenting the foundational figures and development of jazz fusion bass.
RECOGNITION & MILESTONES
• MSN Top Ten Entrepreneurs to Look Out For (2025)
• MSN Top 10 Inspiring Women Leaders (2026)
• Olympia Arts Awards Composer of the Year (2024)
• Pioneer of full-bleed independent magazine publishing through Amazon’s print-on-demand platform (2014)
• International distribution through Amazon and digital publishing platforms worldwide (12 years)
FOUNDERS
KL Publishing Group was founded by Kaylene Peoples and co-founded by her mother, Lee L. Peoples.
What began as a shared vision rooted in creativity, entrepreneurship, and independent publishing has grown into a diverse portfolio of publications, books, and multimedia projects spanning fashion, music, culture, lifestyle, and the arts.
Today, under the leadership of Kaylene Peoples, the company continues its commitment to meaningful storytelling, longform journalism, collectible print editions, and the preservation of publishing as both an art form and a historical record.