On September 30th, boygenius made a stop in Philadelphia while touring their debut album, The Record. Under a full moon, over 10,000 of us were able to share a heavenly night with the band. Boygenius is the creation of three incredibly gifted, incredibly sad, indie artists. Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus all shareContinue reading “boygenius: the tour”
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glaive Crowned “The Queen of Something” for His Midwest Run
Bloomington, IL – September 22, 2023 Everyone has at least one artist that they ride or die for; growing up, I spent my middle school days on Twitter following One Direction’s every move (a post-Zayn era fan, if you will). Now, as my music taste matures along with my grown experiences, a different bill ofContinue reading “glaive Crowned “The Queen of Something” for His Midwest Run”
The Backseat Lovers Waiting To Spill Tour
This past summer The Backseat Lovers took over North America with their Waiting to Spill tour, making a stop in Pittsburgh, Pa on July 26, 2023. The scorching summer heat did not stop fans from forming lines at 10AM so that they could get to the barricade for the show. After many hours of intenseContinue reading “The Backseat Lovers Waiting To Spill Tour”
Bleached Fest Curates the Perfect Summer Festival of Indie Pop Faves
San Diego, CA – August 5 & 6, 2023 One of my more rash decisions includes taking the Amtrak train down the gorgeous Californian coast, while preparing to cover a full weekend lineup of amazing indie-pop artists at Bleached Fest, curated by Tight Knit. I had never been to San Diego, nor seen the majorityContinue reading “Bleached Fest Curates the Perfect Summer Festival of Indie Pop Faves”
Reneé Rapp Offers a Perspective as Complex as the Queer Experience
Music critics and labels alike have been struggling to find what clicks with young audiences and how to create the next big star. While it seems obvious to most of us music fanatics that a relatable, organic experience is the preferred starlet fixation, there are so many different routes and aesthetics to take. Cool andContinue reading “Reneé Rapp Offers a Perspective as Complex as the Queer Experience”
The Jungle Giants: a Riot at Bleached Festival
San Diego, CA – August 5th, 2023 Indie-pop-dance band, The Jungle Giants, blew away the American crowd at Bleached Festival in San Diego, California. The Australian four-piece band, hailing from Brisbane and Melbourne, met with Almost Famous Zine for portraits and allowed us a sneak peak into their world. Relaxed, confident and utterly cool wereContinue reading “The Jungle Giants: a Riot at Bleached Festival”
PUP and Pool Kids at the 9:30 Club
Words and photos by Hannah Tallant. I eagerly waited for a span of 72 months and 9 days to relive this invigorating yet comforting concert experience again. PUP (Pathetic Use of Potential) is a four man Canadian band based out of Toronto, Ontario who know how to put on a killer show. They kicked offContinue reading “PUP and Pool Kids at the 9:30 Club”
Braden Bales Highlights Honesty in Debut EP, Nomad
“How do you feel about Tik Tok?” Almost immediately during his press conference, Braden Bales was hit with a controversial music industry topic: The highs and lows of promoting on TikTok. But instead of freezing under pressure, he laughed off the question with ease. Braden Bales, the 21-year-old dropout from Ontario, knows better than mostContinue reading “Braden Bales Highlights Honesty in Debut EP, Nomad”
The Backfires Headline a Night of Breakout Bands in Pittsburgh
Three bands—Valleyview, The Band Light, and The Backfires—were on the bill at Mr. Smalls Funhouse on July 14, and the room buzzed with all kinds of excitement. Whether it was the hometown love for Valleyview, the dreamy surprise of The Band Light, or the undeniable charisma of The Backfires, each set built off the last,Continue reading “The Backfires Headline a Night of Breakout Bands in Pittsburgh”
Illuminating the Summer Spirit with Milky Chance and Young the Giant
Columbus, OH – June 18th, 2023 On a bright evening in the outskirts of Columbus’ city scene, easygoing crowds of people leisurely approached Kemba Live’s grassy outdoor space. At the recent conclusion of Columbus Stonewall Pride Festival, concertgoers gathered for a fun end to an already love-filled day. Typically I find myself dreading a showContinue reading “Illuminating the Summer Spirit with Milky Chance and Young the Giant”