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Brendan has spent nearly 30 years applying his passion for music to the written word, including working with some of the industry's leading publications.

He began his career on Long Island, covering music, arts and entertainment for publications like Good Times, the Island Ear and the Long Island Press, where he formerly served as Managing Editor. During that time Brendan was on ground zero of the burgeoning Long Island punk/hardcore scene, which vaulted him onward in his career.

Brendan spent the next decade as Contributing Editor for Alternative Press magazine, where he authored countless articles, including numerous cover stories and in-depth artist features. He toured nationally with bands, gaining personal insights into the artists that most writers never see or document. He wrote extensive oral histories of bands like New Found Glory, the Bouncing Souls, the Movielife and MxPx, conducting hundreds of hours of interviews.

These days, Brendan is a self-made man. Among his myriad projects, he is the driving force behind 518scene.com, which he founded in order to promote the music and arts scene in his home region of upstate NY. He is also an accomplished freelance writer, marketer, screenwriter and musician.

The Milk Carton Kids - Photo Credit: Kylie Spinelli

The Milk Carton Kids (w/ Michaela Anne) – Swyer Theatre at the Egg, 4/8/22

Live Reviews

By: Brendan Manley

On: April 13, 2022

The indie folk duo the Milk Carton Kids played a long awaited show at the Egg in Albany, NY, that was pure magic for all in attendance.Continue Reading

Drug Church Live 3-25-22; Credit: Kylie Spinelli

Drug Church – Live at Empire Underground, Albany, NY, 3/25/22

Live Reviews

By: Brendan Manley

On: March 29, 2022

Drug Church returned home to the NY Capital Region for a scorching, sweaty headliner at Empire Underground. Read our full review!Continue Reading

Henry Rollins – The Good to See You Tour (Hart Theater at the Egg, 3/21/22)

Live Reviews

By: Brendan Manley

On: March 22, 2022

Hardcore punk legend Henry Rollins captivated the crowd at the Hart Theater in Albany, NY, with his latest spoken word tour. Read our fullreview!Continue Reading