A Chat with…Riot Squad Media and Camp Punksylvania

I admire folks who not only build a community in their respective music scenes, but who also take things further, and make space for others to enjoy music in safer, and more inclusive spaces, while also creating equitable systems at the same time. Enter Riot Squad Media, the female led-production company behind Camp Punksylvania, an

A Chat with…the Rogue Music Festival team

If you have been around the Brooklyn music scene the last few months, you have probably heard some buzz about a new festival led BY musicians FOR musicians. This weekend, July 7th-9th, the first ever Rogue Music Festival hits NYC, and I had to opportunity to chat with the festival organizers, who are ready to

A Quick interview with…Adam Bunce

I always love hearing the stories of how festivals got started, and how the people in charge are not only passionate music lovers, but also passionate about social change. It was a an honor to chat recently with Adam Bunce, the festival director of the iMatter festival, an annual, free festival that takes place in

Road to Warped Tour part 3: Rounding out the NY8

With two bands on two dates on the FINAL VANS WARPED TOUR, I went into the Holiday season extra hyped yet anxious. Anxious because I had no clue of who else would be on Long Island and Holmdel, yet hyped because a major power move was made. And that meant something. Especially coming from a

Road to Warped Tour part 1: Sliding into emails, not DMs

I have to admit, I can often come up with crazy ideas that I rarely follow-up on. Not because I don’t care enough, or don’t believe in myself, but rather my brain operates 100 miles an hour and before I get the chance to follow through on something, I am onto the next big thing.

Road to Warped Tour part 2: Quick responses and “holy shit moments”

I was always taught growing up that once you go for something and put it out there, it is no longer in your hands and it’s going to pan out the way it needs to. I had done it; I had emailed the Vans Warped Tour founder and asked to see more local bands on

3 Can’t Miss Shows This Weekend: Mondo NYC edition

It is here! Yes I mean Fall, but also Mondo NYC! Mondo is a music business and tech summit for fans, bands and industry folks to mingle, check out talks and also music! With that being said, here are three Mondo showcases and shows to check out this weekend with artists to be enthralled with