From the suburbs of Orange County, Alix Page has made her own wave in becoming an indie-rock artist, giving us a show to remember at the Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, GA. Page was opening for The Milk Carton Kids’ “I Only See the Moon Tour.” She performed some of her biggest hits including “Stripes,” theContinue reading “Alix Page Has Next Level Live Vocals- Concert Review”
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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”
Vacations and Last Dinosaurs Bring the Energy from Down Under
Columbus, OH – October 4th, 2023 On a dark October day, the Australian-native bands Vacations and Last Dinosaurs brought an upbeat aura on their North American tour, Tourzilla. Without having too much background on either band, I found myself in a happy, classically friendly Midwest crowd who all seemed joyous to be there and shareContinue reading “Vacations and Last Dinosaurs Bring the Energy from Down Under”
Corduroy Beach: Live From Innerspace – GALLERY
Atlanta-based band Corduroy Beach is a six-piece group represented through their unique grungy shoegaze sound. CB rounded off the year with the release of their newest single, “Desperate,” and celebrated with a show alongside talented local bands Recess Party and Shake Awake. As some of my best friends, I have watched these guys grow immenselyContinue reading “Corduroy Beach: Live From Innerspace – GALLERY”
Surviving 100 gecs’ Pit: Dazed, Confused, And Alive
We’ve all learned to knowand love 100 gecs’ hyperpop sound as a child of the internet, of niche memes, of being dumb and stoned, of corn chips and dentists’ appointments. Through the years, while listening to “bloodstains” in their 2017 self-titled EP, and all the way to “mememe” in their 2023 LP “10,000 gecs“, weContinue reading “Surviving 100 gecs’ Pit: Dazed, Confused, And Alive”
Quarters of Change Built a Community in Webster Hall – GALLERY
I had the pleasure of seeing Quarters of Change play a sold out Webster Hall in NYC, and was nothing short of blown away. Walking into the show I was immediately greeted by literally dozens of people I know and had no idea would be there. I ended up singing and dancing the night awayContinue reading “Quarters of Change Built a Community in Webster Hall – GALLERY”
The Backfires Take Webster Hall on a Joyride – GALLERY
The Backfires are some pretty special people to me, and seeing them play this massive show at one of my favorite NYC venues (Webster Hall) made my heart so happy. So incredibly proud of these people, and if you haven’t checked them out yet you definitely should. They have a new album coming out nextContinue reading “The Backfires Take Webster Hall on a Joyride – GALLERY”
Ella Vos Stops in Pittsburgh for The Microdose Tour – GALLERY
At the start of December, Ella Vos made a stop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at Club Cafe. Currently on the Mircodose tour promoting her newest album Superglue, Ella Vos did not fail to put on one of the most energetic shows. Giving all the grounding and green energy you can get on a cold Monday night,Continue reading “Ella Vos Stops in Pittsburgh for The Microdose Tour – GALLERY”
Escape the Fantasy: Public Access Transcends the Basement Show Scene
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – December 2nd, 2023 Public Access and their wildwest-emo sound invite us to Embrace the Meteor and Escape the Fantasy. With their two EPs, the band tells a story that explores the challenges of life and personal growth. The Crypt hosts shows almost every weekend with multiple bands cycling through. Public Access’Continue reading “Escape the Fantasy: Public Access Transcends the Basement Show Scene”