


Interview with Dog Date, Live at The Government Center
New Jersey based punk band Dog Date played a killer set at the Government Center in Pittsburgh, PA on July 19.

wallows live at terminal 5
On June 14, 2022, Wallows kicked off a four night residency at iconic Manhattan venue, Terminal 5. Not only did they sell out every night, but also hosted a successful two day pop up shop with a constant line of fans for blocks. Wallows never fail to bring energy to any room they play, andContinue reading “wallows live at terminal 5”

Rex Orange County on Film
Rex Orange County preforming at the Pier Six Pavilon in Baltimore, Maryland. May 10, 2022. Taken on a Ricoh KR-Super ii by Madalyn Schaller. If reposting please credit @madalyns.photos / @almostfamouszine

TURNSTILE LIVE AT THE 9:30 CLUB 05/29/22
Playing close to home, Turnstile closed off their tour with two sold out shows at The 9:30 Club in Washington, DC. Turnstile really knew how to put on a show. Many of the people in the crowd, including myself, were from cities 2-3 hours away. The energy of their crowd was something special. They madeContinue reading “TURNSTILE LIVE AT THE 9:30 CLUB 05/29/22”

REX ORANGE COUNTY LIVE AT PIER SIX PAVILION 05/10/22
On May 10, 2022 Rex Orange County performed in Baltimore, MD for the first time. Also known as Alex O’Connor, Rex Orange County is a high energy indie style performer with a bit of jazz and rock influence. Playing outside at the Pier Six Pavillion, it was a first time for many at this venue.Continue reading “REX ORANGE COUNTY LIVE AT PIER SIX PAVILION 05/10/22”

KALEIDOSCOPE MIXTAPE: a project by andi aguilar
As a final project for my queer and feminist publics class, we were assigned to make a zine about any space that was our own. I decided to highlight some of my friends and the songs that mean the most to them. Music is one of the most important aspects in my life, and itContinue reading “KALEIDOSCOPE MIXTAPE: a project by andi aguilar”

THE REGRETTES LIVE AT TLA 03/04/22
Photos by Andi Aguilar. Please tag @andibopp and @almostfamouszine if reposting. Contact ala9941@nyu.edu. Nothing hits like a Regrettes show. They are (never) barely on my mind.

Cavetown Live at The Roxian 04/30/22
Cavetown with openers Tessa Violet and Addison Grace in Pittsburgh. This show was full of so much energy and had the best fans!! Editing these was images was so fun since I got to play with so much color. What’s your favorite color? I’d say mine is green. Photos by Madalyn Schaller. If reposting pleaseContinue reading “Cavetown Live at The Roxian 04/30/22”

The Darkness Lights Up the Town Ballroom 04/20/2022
Article and photos by Melissa Hy. Please tag @_melissahy and @almostfamouszine if reposting.

BRISTON MARONEY LIVE AT MUSIC HALL OF WILLIAMSBURG 03/09/2022
Shot on 35mm film. Photos by Andi Aguilar. Please tag @andibopp and @almostfamouszine if reposting. Contact ala9941@nyu.edu. Thank you Briston and friends I luv u.

Clairo Live at House of Blues Orlando 4/14/2022
Clairo’s Sling was one of my top albums of 2021 and man, was it so cool to see it live. She seems like such a sweet person and her full band is insanely talented! Her merch booth and posters in the bathrooms had posters calling for an end to sexual harassment/assault at shows and inContinue reading “Clairo Live at House of Blues Orlando 4/14/2022”

WALLOWS LIVE AT PARAMOUNT THEATRE 04/01/22
Photos by Andi Aguilar. Please credit @andibopp and @almostfamouszine if reposting. Contact ala9941@nyu.edu. I made a special book project out of these photos too. Check it out here: https://almostfamouszine.com/2022/04/09/ancient-and-rare-wallows-mythology-the-saga-continues/ As many may know, Wallows are my favorite band of all time. It was truly an honor to take photos of them, and I hope thatContinue reading “WALLOWS LIVE AT PARAMOUNT THEATRE 04/01/22”

ancient and rare wallows mythology. the saga continues.
photos and collage by andi aguilar. keep ur hands, arms, feet, and legs inside the ride at all times. enjoy the story. contact ala9941@nyu.edu.

JOY AGAIN LIVE AT KINGS THEATRE 04/07/22
J is for Joy Again !! I got the opportunity to photograph one of my favorite bands, and I’m obsessed with how the photos turned out. I worked with Sounds of Saving for this project, which is an organization that focuses on mental health within the music industry. Mental health is a topic that isContinue reading “JOY AGAIN LIVE AT KINGS THEATRE 04/07/22”

Inhaler Live at Irving Plaza 04/04/22
Photos by Andi Aguilar. Please credit @andibopp and @almostfamouszine if reposting. Contact ala9941@nyu.edu. Inhaler is really cool.

Spill Tab Live at The Paramount Theatre 04/01/22
Photos by Andi Aguilar. Please credit @andibopp and @almostfamouszine if reposting. Contact ala9941@nyu.edu.

WOLF ALICE LIVE AT STAGE AE THE CLUB 4/1/22
Wolf Alice in Pittsburgh playing at Stage AE with opener Charlie Hickey. Photos by: Madalyn Schaller. If reposting please credit @madalyns.photos & @almostfamouszine. Contact at mxschallerphotos@gmail.com.

CLAUD LIVE AT SPIRIT HALL 3/25/22
Claud live at Spirt Hall in Pittsburgh, Pa with openers KALI & Pat Coyle. Photos by: Madalyn Schaller. If reposting please credit @madalyns.photos & @almostfamouszine. Contact at mxschallerphotos@gmail.com.

tell me that it’s over.
new wallows era: loading….. loading…… loading……. here. collages and photos by andi aguilar.

MAGGIE COOLLAGES
EVERY BUNNY NEEDS A HUG july 10,2021 @maggiecoollages collage is such a wonderful medium because it’s representative of everything (literally). each living being, place, and experience is a mashup of many beautiful, unique, rich, and confusing things. by collecting papers, pictures, fabrics, and memories and gluing them together, i am creating a microcosm of myContinue reading “MAGGIE COOLLAGES”

FILM GALLERY: THE REGRETTES LIVE AT CHANCE THEATER 03/06/2022
Photos by Andi Aguilar. If reposting, please tag @andibopp and @almostfamouszine. Contact at ala9941@nyu.edu. This was one of my favorite shows ever. The Regrettes never fail to pack the most energy and exhilaration into a set. These are some really special photos of some really special people. Enjoy.

AT THE END OF THE DAY… AND THE BEGINNING OF AN ERA by Melissa Hy
“The LA based indie rock band Wallows has CERTAINLY done it again!” Melissa Hy recaps the new Wallows song “At the End of the Day,” a single off of their upcoming album Tell Me That It’s Over coming out on March 25th. All photos credit to Wallows “At The End of the Day” music videoContinue reading “AT THE END OF THE DAY… AND THE BEGINNING OF AN ERA by Melissa Hy”

WILDERADO & FLIPTURN LIVE AT THE THUNDERBIRD 3/5/22
Photos by: Madalyn Schaller. If reposting please credit @madalyns.photos & @almostfamouszine. Contact at mxschallerphotos@gmail.com. Pittsburgh, PA Pentax Film :

Aspects of the Sensual World – Justin Hoock
Aspects of the Sensual World is a photo series by Justin Hoock, a DIY photographer. The project is inspired by British singer Kate Bush’s 1989 album The Sensual World. Justin talks about his creative process, some of his major inspirations, like David Bowie, and includes some outtakes and cut content exclusive to the zine. @_justinhoockContinue reading “Aspects of the Sensual World – Justin Hoock”

THE BACKSEAT LOVERS & OVER UNDER LIVE AT THE 9:30 CLUB 2/28/22
Photos by: Madalyn Schaller. If reposting please credit @madalyns.photos & @almostfamouszine. Contact at mxschallerphotos@gmail.com. Washington, DC

BAD SUNS, KID BLOOM, AND LITTLE IMAGE LIVE AT WEBSTER HALL 02/17/22
Photos by Andi Aguilar. If reposting, please give credit to @andibopp and @almostfamouszine. Contact at ala9941@nyu.edu.

Unchecked Innocence Will Never Die- Unless We Let It
unchecked innocence by hannah hernandez @h44nnahh reflections on the creative self-renaissance of forced isolation, and a promise to go through life with the same sweet, naive force, unimpeded by our late capitalist structure. “…the same luxury I knew as a child, when everything I did was through a lens of awe and eagerness and determinationContinue reading “Unchecked Innocence Will Never Die- Unless We Let It”

SITCOM LIVE AT MERCURY LOUNGE 02/20/22
I luv sitcom stupid. This show was unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Do yourself a favor and give them a listen. Photos by Andi Aguilar. Please give credit to @andibopp and @almostfamouszine if reposting. Contact ala9941@nyu.edu.

THE MARIAS LIVE AT BROOKLYN STEEL 02/15/22
Photos by Andi Aguilar. Please give credit when reposting and tag @andibopp and @almostfamouszine. Contact at ala9941@nyu.edu.

REMI WOLF LIVE AT WEBSTER HALL 02/10/22
Photos by Andi Aguilar. Please give credit to @andibopp and @almostfamouszine if reposting. Contact ala9941@nyu.edu

Interview with CLUBHOUSE @ the 9:30 Club
Januaury 21, 2022 in Washinton, DC we got to intervew Clubhouse about what touring is like since the Pandemic and more! Photos: Madalyn S. (instagram tag: @madalyns.photos ) Write Up: Ella D. (instagram tag: @elladxnovan)


CURRENT JOYS WARSAW BROOKLYN 02/06/22
Photos by Andi Aguilar. Please give credit to @andibopp and @almostfamouszine if reposting. Contact at ala9941@nyu.edu.

SAMIA LIVE AT WEBSTER HALL 01/28/22
Photos by Andi Aguilar. Contact at ala9941@nyu.edu. Please only repost with credit (tag @andibopp and @almostfamouszine on Instagram). Thank you to Samia’s team for allowing me to photograph this show. It was my first show with a photopass so it will always be really special to me. Love, Andi

GALLERY ARCHIVE: Wallows Live at Amoeba 04/05/18
Photos by Andi Aguilar. Reach Andi @ thealmostfamouszine@gmail.com, or at ala9941@nyu.edu. Please do not repost without credit.
no surprises; diary of a teenage girl
I’m back baby. Long time no see. Just checking off my New Years resolutions one at a time. Could you tell what the first one was? Yours truly, Katelyn ❤

people watching in paris
Moments like these exist everywhere, you just have to decide to look.

introducing space place
Space Place is an out of this world band from Upstate New York. I had the honor of speaking to them about some of their favorite things, and I’m hoping to see them play in real life any nanosecond now. Find them on Instagram @spaceplaceband and look out for new music. – Andi (08/27/2021)

wallows live at the roxy – 8.5.21
so u can tell me that it’s over tell me that it’s over tell me that it’s over Link to “I don’t want to talk” and u can see me crowdsurf lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao-NnlsWCSQ
a story of identity and love; an interview with gracie flores
We are kicking off pride month by interviewing LGBTQ+ filmmaker Gracie Flores about their most recent short film Bloom. Continue forward to read the article in its entirety. Thank you so much Gracie for being apart of this! It was a massive honor to get to interview you. I am so excited for your futureContinue reading “a story of identity and love; an interview with gracie flores”
fearless but it’s 13 years later
My friends and I reflect on some specific memories from we first heard Taylor Swift’s Fearless.

COPY OF A COPY OF A COPY NO MORE – Louis Tomlinson Becomes the Change that the Music Industry Needs
“Oh that’s the way things have always been? Let me just change that. No more copies.” LINK TO “COPY OF A COPY OF A COPY” BY LOUIS TOMLINSON – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N257hoKM66Q

wallows r right on time
“It makes me feel butterflies in my stomach and pain in my heart all at the same time” (6).

a new generation of scissorhands
“I am not finished” – Edward Scissorhands (1990)

Wallows’ ‘Remote’ – the ep that we all needed
“This sense of personal growth is extremely prevalent in the new EP, and it is clear that Wallows utilized this once-in-a-lifetime section of their lives to create a piece of art that is unmatchable in its own way. “


Interview w Honey Crush – days at the pine garden
From finding inspo around their town, to recording in Nick’s bedroom, Honey Crush is a new Florida band that will make your little indie heart beat. Check em out in this interview where we talk about their upcoming EP, their recording process, their cover art, and more.
STUCK IN A SEASON OF UNCERTAINTY
“I learned to embrace this season of uncertainty” Thank you guys for reading. I hope you’re all doing well. See ya on the flip side! – Katelyn ❤
Miyazaki’s Magic – an article by Mokha Brown
“The characters go beyond just being characters. They have a life of their own outside of the movies.”

abuse isn’t punk
“Care for your friends. Support those who speak out. Do not support abusers.”
Being a Black Guitar Player – an article by Adonai Mahoungou
“Playing the guitar has always been an escape from the real world for me. It was where I could turn off my mind and focus on the music.” If you want to check out Adonai’s work, you can find him out here: Adonai’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/adonaimahoungou Thank you so much Adonai. You are the best andContinue reading “Being a Black Guitar Player – an article by Adonai Mahoungou”
mixed in america – an article by imoni douglas
“Weighing into yourself, and hearing your own inner voice is just one step closer to your higher self.”
interview with nick sprague – a jacksonville photographer packed full of sunshine
“The whole crowd started chanting my name! That was probably one of the coolest things to happen to me while shooting a show.”
IT’S ALMOST THE FUTURE: An Interview with Mia Lorelei
“Whatever you’re feeling is the only thing you have right now, so don’t waste your time thinking that things should be different. At the end of the day, everything you go through will help you grow as a person. Don’t forget it.” You’ve reached the end. Thank you Mia for taking the time to beContinue reading “IT’S ALMOST THE FUTURE: An Interview with Mia Lorelei”
It definitely wasn’t broccoli: an interview with Briston Maroney
“Hand rolling cigarettes, talkin about LCD Soundsystem while walkin around Paris with my best friends was a feeling I’ll forever chase!!“ Thank you so much Briston for taking the time to be apart of our project. It means the world to us! We hope all is well and cannot wait to reunite with you somedayContinue reading “It definitely wasn’t broccoli: an interview with Briston Maroney”
interview with boy willows – the one who brings the party to the hills
“I mean it’s really a mirror of my brain, at times super cluttered and cacophonous and other times, sweet and simple.”

things that i’ve actually liked about quarantine
Quarantine for me has been nothing short of the most intense emotional roller coaster of my entire life. Being sent home from college, the place where I truly felt independent and surrounded by so many people that I loved, seemed like the absolute end of the world. As I drove home alone, to the cityContinue reading “things that i’ve actually liked about quarantine”
Interview with Ella Fields: A YOUNG FEMALE FILMMAKER
“If you don’t know who Ella Fields is by now, you must be living under a rock!” You’ve reached the end. Thank you Ella for taking the time to be apart of this project, it was an honor getting to interview you! If you’re interested in getting to know her further, check out her socialContinue reading “Interview with Ella Fields: A YOUNG FEMALE FILMMAKER”

oh, to be young again.
I’m Andi Aguilar, and you’re watching Disney Channel. This is a look into some of my childhood thoughts and shenanigans. It might remind you of being a kid, or maybe I was just weird and you didn’t do any of these things idk. Read the article to find out.
the diary of a teenage girl
I’M SICK OF HIDING ALL MY THOUGHTS! A journal is here to listen. I need to use it…damn! This is something I sat and contemplated doing because a journal is something so personal and beautiful full of secrets and stories just for yourself. But I felt like it would be really cool to just shareContinue reading “the diary of a teenage girl”
Interview with Vector – a trio from Ottawa, Canada
From jamming in a basement, to house shows, to meeting their idols, this Ottawa trio should be on your lookout as they get their start and create their own scene from their surroundings.

We are NOT OK: WALLOWS MUSIC VIDEO
Just gonna say… we are not OK after the OK music video…
the story of an image – streets of paris
Howdy y’all, Andi here. This is the first part in my ongoing series, “The Story of an Image.” In a world where everything is so public and everything seems to belong to everyone, we have these moments frozen in time that only we who experienced them can truly understand. The story behind an image willContinue reading “the story of an image – streets of paris”