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”
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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”
AFZ Reacts: Wallows Release New Single ‘Your Apartment’
Wallows released “Your Apartment” on February 16th, 2024. This song was highly anticipated by Wallows fans across the globe, especially since there hasn’t been a new release in over two years. Check out our team’s reaction to the new single now! Kenzie said, “I absolutely loved ‘Your Apartment’ and I am excited to be atContinue reading “AFZ Reacts: Wallows Release New Single ‘Your Apartment’”
Alix Page Has Next Level Live Vocals- Concert Review
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”
Chappell Roan Proves Her Pop Princess Status with Debut Album
As we were tackling a five hour drive home from a concert, my friend Grace asked, “did she just say ‘get it hot like Papa John?’” I laughed and played the song again until we were sure that it was the correct lyric. We replayed the song a few more times until we found ourselvesContinue reading “Chappell Roan Proves Her Pop Princess Status with Debut Album”
Weyes Blood Captivates The Crowd On Her In Holy Flux Tour: Unleashed.
Live at The Roxian Theatre- Pittsburgh, PA 9/1/23 Nick Hakim opened the event with his orchestrated indie-pop flair with chords that tug and strain the heart strings. The genre bending artist has been releasing music since 2014, with several full-length albums under his belt under ATO Records including his newest record COMETA released in 2022. Continue reading “Weyes Blood Captivates The Crowd On Her In Holy Flux Tour: Unleashed.”
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”
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”
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”
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”