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.
Philly punk trio Ramona got the crowd moving early at Empire Live Albany, when the band shared the stage with A Wilhelm Scream and The Menzingers. Here’s our exclusive photo gallery!!Continue Reading
Endure Skatepark in Albany just held its grand opening, welcoming droves of rad skaters from all over the 518. Whoah…look at these photos!!Continue Reading
Local 518 singer-songwriter Sydney Worthley played an intimate solo show at Albany’s Savoy Taproom on 4/29/23, as part of the MOVE Music Festival. Here’s our exclusive photo gallery!!Continue Reading
Minneapolis, MN indie punk trio VIAL got the packed crowd moving at No Fun in Troy, NY, on 4/19/23. Check out our exclusive photo gallery!!Continue Reading
PA metalcore heavyweights August Burns Red — celebrating 20 years — put on a blistering live show in front a packed, sold-out crowd at Empire Live in Albany, NY, on 4/15/23. Have a look at our full jaw-dropping photo gallery!!Continue Reading
It’s been years since The Devil Wears Prada played the 518 — going way back to the Northern Lights days — so you can imagine the energy when the band recently made its long awaited return, performing with August Burns Red at Empire Live Albany. Here’s our full photo gallery!!Continue Reading
Glasgow, Scotland metalcore quintet Bleed From Within — on their first ever U.S. tour, despite nearly two decades of existence — dazzled a sold-out crowd at Empire Live in Albany, NY, opening for August Burns Red on 4/15/23. Here’s our full photo gallery from their explosive set!!Continue Reading
Florida death metal legends Morbid Angel brought the pain — in the best possible way — when the band recently headlined Empire Live in Albany, NY. Have a look at our full morbid photo gallery!! Continue Reading
What do you do when your singer/guitarist breaks his wrist? Especially when your band is touring with the legendary Morbid Angel, the show must go on. Revocation still found a way to totally kick ass and make ears bleed at Empire Live Albany, even with David Davidson on the DL with a cast. Here’s our full gallery from this iconic performance!!Continue Reading
Brutal Northwest extreme metallers Vitriol brought a punishing sonic assault to Empire Live Albany on 4/14/23, opening for Morbid Angel. Behold the wicked snaps in our web gallery!!Continue Reading
Brazilian death metal queens CRYPTA may have been the first band on stage when the group recently opened for Morbid Angel at Empire Live in Albany, but the band immediately commanded the audience for the duration of their set, thanks to stellar musicianship and incredible stage presence. Here’s our full photo gallery from their unforgettable show!!Continue Reading
Local 518 hardcore punk heroes Drug Church returned a year later to play an absolutely insane show at Empire Live in Albany. Have a look at our full gallery of pics from the pit!!Continue Reading
Local faves Prince Daddy & the Hyena just rocked Albany with fellow 518 heavies Drug Church at Empire Live. Have a look at these photos!!Continue Reading
Connecticut pop-punk quintet Anxious put in another super high energy set here in the 518 while opening for local hardcore punk heroes Drug Church at Empire Live in Albany. Have a look at our full gallery of pics!!Continue Reading
Philly genre blenders Webbed Wing made a huge sound for just a power trio, when they recently rocked Empire Live Albany. Have a look at our full photo gallery!!Continue Reading
NJ deathcore phenoms Lorna Shore kicked off their spring tour with an intense SOLD OUT show at Empire Live in Albany. Have a look at our exclusive photo gallery for more!! (Photos by Kylie Spinelli / 518scene.com – IG: @growingobserver / @518scene)Continue Reading
FL’s Bodysnatcher kicked off their spring run opening for Lorna Shore with a brutal show at Empire Live in Albany. Check out these rad pics!!Continue Reading
Connecticut’s Shadow of Intent kicked off their run opening for Lorna Shore with a full-shred set at Empire Live in Albany, NY. Don’t skip these killer pics!Continue Reading
Toronto’s Brand of Sacrifice kicked off their spring run opening for Lorna Shore with a blistering set at Empire Live in Albany. Witness our exclusive photos!!Continue Reading
Alt rockers Third Eye Blind broke out all their multi-platinum ’90s classics and more when the band played The Palace Theatre in Albany, NY. Have a peek at our exclusive photo gallery for more!! (Photos by Kylie Spinelli – IG: @growingobserver)Continue Reading
When The Wonder Years come to Albany, it’s never anything short of a legendary experience, and their recent SOLD OUT show at Empire Live was another amazing chapter in that legacy. See our exclusive photo gallery for more!! (Photos by Kylie Spinelli – IG: @growingobserver)Continue Reading