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.
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
Troy, MI metalcore stalwarts We Came As Romans brought their scorching Darkbloom Tour — complete with stellar light show — to Empire Live Albany on 10/24/23. Here’s our full, exclusive photo gallery!!Continue Reading
Metalcore veterans Emmure opened for We Came As Romans at Empire Live Albany on 10/24/23. Here’s our full, exclusive photo gallery!!Continue Reading