GREENTEAPARTY “TMZ” ON THE WAY

Article by Banner Reed. Photos by Madalyn Schaller. I’ve been hard at work on my latest album, TMZ. It’s such a far departure from my last few projects sonically. It’s a lot more “clean” and over the top so to speak. I’ve been listening to a ton of 90’s euro dance and EDM music thatContinue reading “GREENTEAPARTY “TMZ” ON THE WAY”

Royel Otis Are Not Pratts, Nor a Pain to See Live

Review and photos by Patti Doud. April 28, 2024 – Columbus, OH On a sunny, 70 degree day, where round cotton clouds hung lazily above our heads, my friends nursed their hangovers with sunglasses and New York Times word puzzles. I leaned in to the the sun like growing plant, while our conversations of Beerlympics,Continue reading “Royel Otis Are Not Pratts, Nor a Pain to See Live”

Smallpools Radiates the Summer Sun at Their Columbus Show

Columbus, OH – April 17, 2024 The upscale groovy trio of Smallpools made a stop in Columbus, OH at A&R Bar on their recent Nightshift Tour. An upbeat performance with crowd interactions and props sprinkled in their set, Smallpools was able to engage and enthrall the crowd for the entirety of the show. Preceeded byContinue reading “Smallpools Radiates the Summer Sun at Their Columbus Show”

Waterparks: Sneaking Out Of Heaven Tour – GALLERY

Genre-defying band Waterparks cannot simply be put into one box. The group refuses to be defined by labels or presumptions. Waterparks consists of members Awsten Knight [vocalist, guitarist], Geoff Wigington [guitar], and Otto Wood [drums]. The trio recently concluded their Sneaking Out of Heaven Tour following the release of their latest album, Intellectual Property. IfContinue reading “Waterparks: Sneaking Out Of Heaven Tour – GALLERY”

Grouplove Rocks The Roxian Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA

Review by Ella Donovan. Photos by Madalyn Schaller. Alternative rock band Grouplove stopped at The Roxian Theatre in McKees Rocks, right outside the city of Pittsburgh on March 22. After years of listening to their songs, Madalyn and Ella were thrilled that they got to see a band that generates such nostalgia for them. FormedContinue reading “Grouplove Rocks The Roxian Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA”

Carver Commodore at Heaven Can Wait- GALLERY

Playing at Heaven Can Wait in the East Village of Manhattan, Carver Commodore filled the room with rocking energy, and crazed moving fans. While in NYC, Madalyn stopped by to snag some images to share with us.  Words and photos by Madalyn Schaller. If reposting, please tag @madalyns.photos and @almostfamouszine

Spilling What You Need to Know for the GUTS World Tour

The GUTS World Tour, a sold out international arena tour, is no small event – the purple-loving popstar Olivia Rodrigo is hitting a variety of North American and European cities over the course of almost 6 months. One of her recent stops was in Columbus, Ohio, where I was able to live the full GUTSContinue reading “Spilling What You Need to Know for the GUTS World Tour”

Flo Petite Opens Up SoFar Sounds in Brooklyn

What felt like the most angelic night in New York, up and coming artist Flo Petite opened up Carroll Hall in Brooklyn for Sofar Sounds. If you are not familiar with Sofar Sounds, they are an organization that started in London hosting private shows. They aim to discover new sounds and create a more intimateContinue reading “Flo Petite Opens Up SoFar Sounds in Brooklyn”

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”

Public Access at Spina Records

Public Access performed at Spina Records, a local New Brunswick record store close to Rutgers College Ave campus. Check out Kenzie’s coverage of the show! I photographed Ryan Puharic, Liam Muhler, Alex Giarretta, and Josh Skoudis as they performed a set of eight songs including one new song. We were the first to hear theContinue reading “Public Access at Spina Records”