This zine is famously called Almost Famous Zine after the 2000 movie by the same name. It is about a music journalist, and among other things, love and coming-of-age. Since the early 2000s we haven’t seen journalism girlies repped since possibly the last true beacon, Ugly Betty (2006-2010). Enter Mile End Kicks, directed by ChandlerContinue reading “Don’t Date a Musician Unless it’s Devon Bostick: 10 Things I Didn’t Hate While Watching Mile End Kicks (2025)”
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Alani Is Somewhere Between Saying It and Releasing Her New EP
Meet Alani, a singer-songwriter born in London with French, Lebanese, and Brazilian roots. She is an overthinker, older sister, and John Mayer fan since she was seven and the next alternative pop artist to watch. We love to talk about liminal spaces. There’s nothing like the liminal space between friend and (potential) lover. It locksContinue reading “Alani Is Somewhere Between Saying It and Releasing Her New EP”
The First Piper Connolly
By Indi Tejeda – June 20th, 2026 Piper Connolly has a theory about identity: you don’t find it, you build it. Song by song, collaborator by collaborator, visual by visual, until one day you look back and realize the whole thing has a shape. “Beautiful Life” is where that shape starts coming into focus. Bright,Continue reading “The First Piper Connolly”
Saint Levant in Sydney: Sacred is the Set Ft. the Saxophone and DJ Deck
Love Letters ft. “Loverboy Levant” I must begin with a disclaimer. I have been a fan of Saint Levant since 2022 when his then-biggest viral hit was “Very Few Friends”. Back then, the music videos and visualizers were understated: Saint Levant — his real name Marwan Abdelhamid — sat in a chair in front ofContinue reading “Saint Levant in Sydney: Sacred is the Set Ft. the Saxophone and DJ Deck”
Billie Rude, I Loved You: Sean Gunner Lee Reflects on Nostalgia & Authenticity
By Indi Tejeda – June 13th, 2026 Sean Gunner Lee’s music lives in the space between emotions. His debut solo album, Billie Rude, I Loved You, embraces melancholy and hope, nostalgia and growth, and certainty and ambiguity. Rather than chasing perfection, Lee focuses on the moments that exist between extremes – the feelings that areContinue reading “Billie Rude, I Loved You: Sean Gunner Lee Reflects on Nostalgia & Authenticity”
dust Brings Post-Punk Energy to Washington D.C.
Earlier this spring, Australian post-punk band dust played a killer set in Washington D.C. at the Songbyrd. The band teamed up with fellow Australian indie rockers, The Belair Lip Bombs, for a North American Tour. I was in town to see another concert and was not expecting to catch this show, but fate landed meContinue reading “dust Brings Post-Punk Energy to Washington D.C.”
A First Timer’s Guide to Feeling at Home at Kilby Block Party
At Kilby Block Party 2026, Indi reflects on her first solo festival experience, highlighting the strong sense of community and the festival’s intentional design creating connections among attendees.
High Water Festival Recap – Peach Pit, Alabama Shakes, Jesse Welles, Maren Morris and More
The High Water Festival in North Charleston, South Carolina, featured an impressive lineup including CAAMP, Peach Pit, Jesse Welles and Alabama Shakes. This year’s event, covered by Kenzie for the second time, showcased a blend of talented artists.
Jordana Turned Pittsburgh Into ‘Jordanaland’
After a long wait, I attended a Jordana concert at Pittsburgh’s Bottlerocket Social Hall on March 18, 2026. She performed tracks from her latest EP, “Jordanaland,” showcasing her signature indie-pop sound and pristine vocals. The remarkable band enhanced the experience, and I left eager to revisit her discography.
Social Media for Music Lovers – Airbuds Continues to Build Community
Airbuds might be the last social app that actually feels like it was made for your friends.
I caught up with founder Brittany to talk artist collabs, the ambassador program, and how the app is navigating ads without losing its soul.
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