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.
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
W. Mass. metallic hardcore act Concrete Ties brought beatdown vibes opening for NYHC legends Biohazard at Empire Live in Albany NY on 3/2/24.Continue Reading
Local 518 hardcore heavies (and 2024 EMAs winner) Violent By Design opened for NYHC legends Biohazard at Empire Live in Albany NY on 3/2/24.Continue Reading
518 metallic hardcore heavyweights Torn Out kicked off a packed night at Empire Live in Albany on 3/2/24, opening for NYHC icons Biohazard.Continue Reading
Mega-platinum ’90s alt rockers +Live+ played a special career-spanning, semi-acoustic set at The Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany on 2/27/24.Continue Reading
Reigning 518 sleaze rockers (and EMA winners) The Erotics put on a classic rock ‘n’ roll spectacle at Empire Underground in Albany, NY, on 2/17/24.Continue Reading
518 alt rockers Same Old Rat brought both big guitars and bigger hooks when opening for The Erotics on 2/17/24 at Empire Underground in Albany, NY.Continue Reading
518 alt rockers 3db kept it crunchy when opening for The Erotics on 2/17/24 at Empire Underground in Albany, NY.Continue Reading
Ohio metalcore veterans the Devil Wears Prada turned in a blazing set as co-headliners with Fit For A King at Empire Live Albany on 1/24/24.Continue Reading
Tyler, TX metalcore quartet Fit For A King brought the chug to Empire Live Albany on 1/24/24, as co-headliners with The Devil Wears Prada.Continue Reading
Canadian metalcore act Counterparts fueled a wicked pit at Empire Live Albany on 1/24/24, opening for Fit For A King & The Devil Wears Prada.Continue Reading
Seattle’s Avoid brought their high-energy show to Empire Live Albany NY on 1/24/24, opening for Fit For A King and The Devil Wears Prada.Continue Reading
Ever wonder what a room full of metal, punk and hardcore icons looks like? The Extreme Music Awards 2024 on 1/13/24 at Empire Live in Albany, NY, was the perfect chance to find out.Continue Reading
The RJ Fyvie Memorial Benefit Show on 12/30/23 at Fuze Box was a truly great, albeit bittersweet, night for the 518, feat. sets by Balor, Torn Out, Horse Grave and more.Continue Reading
Hometown 518 ska-punk heroes Millington played an extended holiday set at Empire Underground Albany on 12/8/23, chock full of “brass emo” and holiday-themed covers.Continue Reading
Rhode Island pop-punk five-piece Another One Down! played an exhilarating set at Empire Underground Albany on 12/8/23, opening for 518 scene ska-punk heroes Millington.Continue Reading
Albany indie/garage punk outfit Everybody That Loves You put on a visceral performance at Empire Underground Albany on 12/8/23, opening for 518 scene ska-punk heroes Millington.Continue Reading
Albany indie rockers Canella captivated the crowd at Empire Underground Albany on 12/8/23, opening for 518 scene ska-punk heroes Millington.Continue Reading
Singer-songwriter Brian Fallon, also of The Gaslight Anthem, played an intimate, lighthearted solo show to a lively crowd at Troy Music Hall. Here’s our exclusive photo gallery!!Continue Reading
As fiery and cantankerous as ever, comedian Lewis Black treated 518 fans to a classic rant on 11/16/23 at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. Veteran comedian Jeff Stilson, who opened the night, was an added treat. Continue Reading