A blossoming photographer based out of Troy, NY, Kylie Spinelli hopes to make people see the world as she sees it: an intricate, evolving place filled with unique people and experiences. Kylie specializes in concert photography, nature, architecture, and portraiture. At 518scene.com, she is our go-to gal in the pit, ever ready to dodge crowd surfers to get that killer shot! Once a member of the Queensbury Madrigals touring vocal group, Kylie is a talented singer and guitarist with a range of musical experience now in her repertoire.
Long Island punk veterans I Am The Avalanche played an awesome, career-spanning set for a throng of very vocal fans at Empire Underground.Continue Reading
Baltimore melodic hardcore outfit Be Well (fronted by producer Brian McTernan) were truly cathartic at Empire Underground in Albany on 6/16/24, opening for I Am The Avalanche.Continue Reading
Rochester punks Such Gold played a long-awaited Albany show at Empire Underground on 6/16/24, opening for the mighty I Am The Avalanche.Continue Reading
Local 518 grunge-core slingers Sunbloc kicked off the night with force at Empire Underground on 6/16/24, opening for I Am The Avalanche.Continue Reading
Former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach paid homage to the band’s 1989 multi-platinum debut and more at Empire Live Albany on 5/22/24.Continue Reading
L.A. rockers The Bites returned for the second time in two months to Empire Live Albany, on 5/22/24, opening for Sebastian Bach. And they killed it again!Continue Reading
Oakland sludge metal stalwarts High On Fire put on a blistering show at Empire Live Albany on 5/15/24. Here are our exclusive photos!!Continue Reading
Venezuelan post-rock outfit Zeta brought their heavy, atmospheric vibes to Empire Live Albany on 5/15/24, opening for High on Fire.Continue Reading
Worcester, MA crossover thrashers High Command wielded swords, ski masks and molten metal at Empire Live on 5/15/24, opening for High on Fire.Continue Reading
New Jersey post hardcore icons Thursday played a SOLD OUT show on 4/11/24 at Empire Underground in Albany NY, debuting a brand new song.Continue Reading
Former Every Time I Die frontman Keith Buckley 518-debuted his new band, Many Eyes, on 4/11/24 at Empire Underground, opening for Thursday.Continue Reading
Chicago pop-punk icons Fall Out Boy are back in a huge way, and their show at MVP Arena was a mega rock spectacle, set to undeniable hits.Continue Reading
Emo icons Jimmy Eat World played a meaty, career-spanning set at MVP Arena in Albany NY on 3/24/24, opening for pop punk idols Fall Out Boy.Continue Reading
Detroit emo outfit Hot Mulligan returned to Albany for the second time in as many years, but this time at MVP Arena, supporting Fall Out Boy.Continue Reading
Embryonic L.A. pop-punk trio Games We Play nailed their coveted guest spot at MVP Arena in Albany NY on 3/24/24, opening for Fall Out Boy.Continue Reading
Albany’s own Drug Church took a pit stop amid their tour supporting Alkaline Trio to play an insane SOLD OUT show at No Fun in Troy.Continue Reading
Long Island melodic hardcore band Stand Still made a northward trek and rocked Troy on 3/11/24, opening for Drug Church at a packed No Fun.Continue Reading
Albany hardcore punks Prize were definitely cheer-worthy at No Fun in Troy on 3/11/24, opening for Drug Church at a packed SOLD OUT show.Continue Reading
Albany hardcore vets Cold Kiss quickly got the room moving at No Fun in Troy on 3/11/24, opening for Drug Church at a packed SOLD OUT show.Continue Reading
Recently reunited NYHC legends Biohazard played an epic, classics-filled show at Empire Live on 3/2/24 that brought out fans from all corners of the 518 for a truly magical night.Continue Reading
518 hardcore metal favorites Brick By Brick crushed their prime spot opening for NYHC legends Biohazard at Empire Live in Albany NY on 3/2/24.Continue Reading