Graphics by Amanda Florence 2025 was a groundbreaking year for music. Whether it was diving into new releases or rediscovering old favorites, we each picked out the key albums that defined our past 12 months. Most of us experienced some major life changes this year, and through it all, there was a song for every moment.Continue reading “Almost Famous Zine Albums of the Year 2025”
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Almost Famous Zine’s 2024 Albums of the Year!
The Almost Famous Team lists their favorite various music releases, highlighting notable albums and songs along with honorable mentions from different artists. Each section features artists like Tyler, The Creator, Charli XCX, Twenty One Pilots and others, showcasing a diverse range of genres and styles.
Wallows Model Tour is No Bad Dream – GALLERY
Madalyn Schaller reflects on a memorable summer spent traveling with Ella to see Wallows’ Model Tour, including their first trip to Canada. Excited for completing the tour in their hometown next year, they cherish the musical memories created together.
Sapphic Staples Playlist for Springtime Listening
Pride month shouldn’t be the only time we’re listening to, celebrating and uplifting queer women. I find myself constantly searching for new queer artists to support – finding good music is always a goal, but there’s an extra soft spot in my heart for the women unapologetically singing their hearts out, sharing their experiences inContinue reading “Sapphic Staples Playlist for Springtime Listening”
Honest Music Continues with Devon Again
In today’s day and age of internet success, it can be hard to discern talent and passion from a viral moment. While we’ve seen social media’s ability to make success more accessible for independent artists, it’s also saturated music discovery into an overwhelmed hodgepodge of noise. Breaking through the static is rising popstar Devon Again,Continue reading “Honest Music Continues with Devon Again”
AFZ Reacts: Wallows Release New Single ‘Your Apartment’
Wallows released “Your Apartment” on February 16th, 2024. This song was highly anticipated by Wallows fans across the globe, especially since there hasn’t been a new release in over two years. Check out our team’s reaction to the new single now! Kenzie said, “I absolutely loved ‘Your Apartment’ and I am excited to be atContinue reading “AFZ Reacts: Wallows Release New Single ‘Your Apartment’”
Airbuds: Tuning Into the Soundtrack of Friendship
I love the app Airbuds. You can react with a “u ok???” sticker when your friend is listening to Mitski all day, or with a dancing emoji when your friend is listening to Vampire Weekend; you get to choose what matches the song the best. Airbuds also gives you a fresh summary of your musicContinue reading “Airbuds: Tuning Into the Soundtrack of Friendship”
Five Perfect Playlists for Five Niche Moods
I have a problem; I have over 250 Spotify playlists. It’s a distinct need to have a playlist for every specific mood, event, and occurrence in my life. Whether it’s something joyful like playing with puppies, or something more somber like finishing a study sesh on the verge of tears, I need the right music. Continue reading “Five Perfect Playlists for Five Niche Moods”
Almost Famous Zine’s Home Run Albums of 2023
Here at AFZ, sharing the special flares of everyone’s listening habits is a fun and intimate way to better understand each other’s love for music. For 2023, we’ve compiled not only our Spotify Wrapped results, but chose our top 9 albums of 2023 for each person, with special honorable mentions and features. People love toContinue reading “Almost Famous Zine’s Home Run Albums of 2023”