Almost Monday Chats With Almost Famous

Almost Monday, a SoCal band, dazzled the audience at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh while opening for AJR’s The Maybe Man Tour. In an exclusive interview, they discussed their songwriting process, the impact of their DIY roots, and their new release, “Can’t Slow Down.” The band aims to bring joy and positive energy to their fans, with a focus on live performance and social media engagement.

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”

Exploring Basement Tales of The Crypt: For 10 Bucks at the Door

Article and Interview by Kenzie Trikouros Step into the underground music scene of New Brunswick, New Jersey, where the air is heavy with anticipation. Nestled in the heart of the College Ave campus is The Crypt – one of the many basement show venues in the area. The Crypt house is home to six RutgersContinue reading “Exploring Basement Tales of The Crypt: For 10 Bucks at the Door”

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”

Chitter Chatter with Columbus Indie-Rock Band, MUDD

Columbus, OH – June 29, 2023 At the eccentric Double Happiness bar, where local music and dark lighting set the stage for the night, we met up with psychedelic rock band, MUDD. Almost Famous Zine was able to get to know the four members through portraits, an interview and a classic night of rocking out.Continue reading “Chitter Chatter with Columbus Indie-Rock Band, MUDD”

Isabel Dumaa on the Importance of Inspiration and Her Newest Single

A fresh, 20-year-old face in the music industry, Isabel Dumaa is here and ready to make her mark. The Bay Area native met with me to discuss all things music (both hers and others), writing, inspiration and to celebrate the release of her newest single, “Always Leaving You.” Patti: To start off, I want toContinue reading “Isabel Dumaa on the Importance of Inspiration and Her Newest Single”

Sam MacPherson Speaks About His Musical Inspiration Amid New EP Release

In the midst of the ever evolving scene of popular music, indie artist Sam MacPherson is splitting through with an originally organic sound, which can be heard on his newly released sophomore EP, Powerlines. Almost Famous Zine had the opportunity to gain a broader perspective on Sam’s creative process, inspirations and favorites; hopefully, the nextContinue reading “Sam MacPherson Speaks About His Musical Inspiration Amid New EP Release”

Highnoon on Their New Single and Writing Music that Makes You Feel Something

After releasing their most recent single in early January, Philly-based band Highnoon has proven that they’re well on their way to captivating hearts and minds everywhere with their unique sound and intimate lyricism. On January 15th, I had the opportunity to sit down in Brooklyn with Kennedy Freeman, the mastermind behind the indie-pop band Highnoon,Continue reading “Highnoon on Their New Single and Writing Music that Makes You Feel Something”