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The Hang! As Seen On Almost Famous Magazine!

Almost Famous Magazine

Welcome to The Hang! As Seen On Almost Famous Magazine – your ultimate destination for everything music! Dive deep into the world of music production, backstage stories, and creative insights with our exclusive content. We bring you engaging conversations with a diverse range of talents, including musicians, lighting and stage designers, sound engineers, and other creatives in the music industry. almostfamousmagazine.com Our channel features in-depth interviews with top artists such as Tony Scalzo

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50:42

ROMES on DIY Success, Sonic Trash & Breaking Genre...

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2026/04/11

In this episode of The Hang, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Toronto-based electro-rock duo ROMES—brothers Jacob and Nicolas Bitove—to unpack how they built a global audience completely on their own terms.From recording in a basement studio to selling out their first-ever European headline tour, ROMES share how experimentation, risk-taking, and raw creativity fueled their debut album Sonic Trash. Without a traditional label push, the duo leaned into unconventional sound design, blending punk

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35:45

Authenticity over Algorithum, Quinn O’Donnell on...

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2026/04/04

In this episode of The Hang!, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Nashville-based indie rock artist Quinn O’Donnell for a thoughtful and deeply human conversation about music, creativity, and emotional honesty. Born into a musical family in Nashville, Quinn shares how growing up around touring musicians shaped not only her artistic instincts but also her understanding of collaboration, community, and resilience within the music industry.Quinn reflects on her earliest experiences performing—starting

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46:44

Sam Blasucci Reveals the Story Behind His 28-Track...

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2026/04/01

In this episode of The Hang, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Sam Blasucci, the Ojai-based singer-songwriter known for his work with psychedelic folk duo Mapache and his ambitious solo project Physical Dream.Sam shares the story behind creating his massive 28-song double album, recorded on a remote island in British Columbia and shaped by a deeply personal creative journey. Blending indie folk, Latin influences, mysticism, and experimental textures, Physical Dream represents one of Sam’s most

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78:50

Stacey Dee of Bad Cop Bad Cop on Punk, Purpose, Power...

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2026/03/27

What shapes a punk frontwoman? For Stacey Dee of Bad Cop/Bad Cop, it started in a San Francisco band house, reel-to-reel tapes, and seeing The Go-Go’s at five years old.In this episode of The Hang!, Stacey opens up about growing up surrounded by reggae, MTV, and rock history, and how that foundation led her to co-found one of modern punk’s most vital bands. She shares the creative evolution behind Lighten Up, why collaboration transformed the band’s sound, and how trusting her instincts changed

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46:30

BitchFit on Feminist Punk, Riot Grrrl, Speaking Out...

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2026/03/24

Oakland/San Francisco punk trio BitchFit aren’t waiting for permission — they’re building their own lane.In this episode of The Hang!, Ailish, Tallulah, and Lila break down how three teenage musicians turned friendship, therapy, and shared rage into one of the Bay Area’s most fearless young punk bands. Raised around classical, jazz, soul, and punk, they found common ground in Riot Grrrl, political urgency, and the need to say what others won’t. They talk about writing “Girl Soldiers” the day after

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57:28

18 Fevers on Death Punk Disco, Seoul’s Underground...

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2026/03/22

In this episode of The Hang!, Scott Saldinger sits down with Seoul-based death punk disco band 18 Fevers to unpack their origins, their sound, and the underground scene shaping them. Fronted by Christmas, alongside VV (guitar), Matt (bass), and Garrick (drums), 18 Fevers blend hardcore, goth, thrash, and dance-punk into what they half-jokingly — and now proudly — call death punk disco. But behind the chaos and humor is something deeper: a band pushing against Korea’s conservative norms, creating

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45:42

Girl In A Coma on Identity, Punk Roots & Dollfest!

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2026/03/20

What shaped Girl In A Coma’s sound—and why does it still resonate today?In this episode of The Hang, San Antonio trio Girl In A Coma open up about their origin story, creative evolution, and the sisterhood that built their foundation. Nina Diaz shares how learning power chords from her older sisters sparked a songwriting journey at just 13 years old—one that would grow into a fearless blend of punk urgency, indie grit, and emotional vulnerability. The band reflects on their Riot Grrrl influences,

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47:04

The Dreaded Laramie on Breakups & Real Connection...

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2026/03/17

In this episode of The Hang, The Dreaded Laramie frontwoman MC Cunningham opens up about heartbreak, authenticity, and why real connection matters more than ever in a digital world.Blending punk urgency with power pop melody, The Dreaded Laramie turns emotional wreckage into sharp, hook-driven anthems. MC shares how early guitar lessons, rejection from a songwriting program, and a life-changing introduction to Weezer helped shape her creative voice. What started as discouragement eventually became

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50:34

Ska Punk Is Alive: Voluntary Hazing at Dollfest 2026

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2026/03/15

In this episode of The Hang!, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Kayla Renelle, Alex Quick, Andrew Narveson, and Brandon McCullough of Voluntary Hazing, the 12-piece ska and pop-punk powerhouse formed in San Jose, California. What started as a college marching band tradition — yes, involving a porta-potty and a fight song — evolved into one of the Bay Area’s most vibrant horn-driven live acts.The band breaks down the real story behind their controversial name (no, they do not advocate hazing), how

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36:52

Black Gold Sun: From Sidewalk Show to Punk Revolution...

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2026/03/13

In this episode of The Hang, Scott Saldinger sits down with Bay Area punk trio Black Gold Sun — Anita Carol Lofton, Veronica, and Q Lynn — to talk about how a post-election spark turned into one of the most electrifying new bands in punk. The idea was simple but urgent: the world needed a Black girl punk band. What followed was a spontaneous sidewalk show outside a San Francisco skateboard shop, a second gig at The Ivy Room, and a fast track to Doll Fest 2026. But this isn’t just a story about

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71:24

DAMAG3 on Failure, Fear, Reclaiming Her Sound and...

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2026/03/12

Independent hip hop artist DAMAG3 sits down on The Hang to unpack the real story behind her evolution — from childhood Metallica moments to a near breaking point in 2020 that reignited her creative life.Rooted in Louisiana but carving out a fiercely genre-blending sound, DAMAG3 opens up about the humiliation rituals of early creativity, the complicated relationship between failure and growth, and how fear nearly silenced her before she ever began. What started with a laptop, a mic, and unemployment

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53:43

Beneath You on Fear, Community, General Hermitude and...

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2026/03/12

How do you start a band in the middle of a pandemic — and turn it into something powerful? In this episode of The Hang!, Scott Saldinger sits down with Mary Diridon and Serge of Beneath You, the Bay Area pop punk band blending melodic hooks, ska-adjacent rhythms, and emotionally charged storytelling. What began as a COVID-era songwriting experiment between a couple evolved into a full band powered by members of Dance Hall Crashers and decades of punk experience. Mary opens up about overcoming

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49:50

Wonderland Rejects: Queercore Punk, DIY Roots,...

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2026/03/06

In this episode of The Hang, Scott Saldinger sits down with Wonderland Rejects, the Bay Area queercore punk trio carrying the legacy of 1980s queercore and riot grrrl into a new era of independent music.The band shares how punk became a lifeline — from early musical influences to discovering identity, chosen family, and creative purpose within the underground scene. They unpack their debut album Goodbye Wonderland, explaining how its sound draws from classic queercore, DIY punk ethics, and

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63:29

The Hellflowers on Punk, Identity, Making Music...

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2026/03/03

In this episode of The Hang, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Christina and Matt of The Hellflowers, a Los Angeles–based punk rock band known for their raw energy, emotional depth, and refusal to be boxed into a single genre. The conversation traces Christina’s earliest connection to music at age three, shaped by rebellion, survival, and self-discovery, alongside Matt’s unconventional path from childhood violin lessons to skate-punk obsession and guitar-driven songwriting.Together, they unpack

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41:42

Pretty Frankenstein on Goth Punk, Queer Identity and...

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2026/02/27

In this episode of The Hang, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Grey Starr, the creative force behind Pretty Frankenstein, a Bay Area–based queer alt-goth collective blending punk intensity, cinematic darkness, and deeply personal storytelling. Grey shares how growing up in a musical Filipino family shaped their artistic foundation, from early exposure to goth, punk, and industrial music to later embracing genre-bending experimentation. The conversation explores what it means to create music rooted

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49:16

Ick on DIY Punk, Community, and Breaking Genre Rules...

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2026/02/24

In this episode of The Hang, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Ick, a feral two-piece punk band from Modesto, California, whose sound pulls from hardcore, noise rock, sludge, and experimental punk without ever settling into one box.Growing up just blocks apart, guitarist/vocalist Jackie Westcott and drummer Eli Alsop built Ick from friendship, frustration, and a shared belief that punk isn’t about perfection—it’s about doing it yourself and doing it honestly. The conversation traces their early

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71:18

Damage Party on Punk, DIY Ethics, Building Chaos...

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2026/02/20

In this episode of The Hang, we sit down with Oakland punk band Damage Party for a raw, unfiltered conversation about music, identity, and why punk still matters. This isn’t just a band interview—it’s a deep dive into how different musical paths collide to form something loud, personal, and intentional.Each member of Damage Party brings a distinct background to the table, shaping a sound rooted in punk but stretched by lived experience, instinct, and experimentation. They talk openly about how

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36:44

Bloody Benders’ Taty on Horror Punk, Rebellion & Doll...

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2026/02/17

In this episode of The Hang, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Taty Bloody Batty, frontwoman of Mexico City horror-punk powerhouse Bloody Benders. As part of Doll Fest 2026 coverage, Taty shares the story of how music found her before she was even born—shaped by early exposure to David Bowie, punk philosophy, and a lifelong love of horror culture.The conversation explores Bloody Benders’ signature blend of macabre aesthetics, raw punk energy, and social urgency. Taty breaks down the band’s

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70:13

Alice Bag on Punk, Identity, and Why You Can’t Go Back!

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2026/02/14

In this episode of The Hang, host Scott Saldinger sits down with punk icon Alice Bag, co-founder and lead singer of The Bags, for a deeply personal conversation about music, identity, and evolution. Raised in East Los Angeles, Alice reflects on a childhood shaped by sound, creativity, and a family that encouraged her artistic instincts long before punk gave her a name for them. Alice shares how early performances helped her understand who she was—and why punk became the perfect outlet for someone

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39:06

Doll Fest: Inside the building a Femme-Fronted,...

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2026/02/10

In this episode of The Hang, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Maria Chaos and Freya Yamamoto for a powerful conversation about music, representation, and building safer, more inclusive live events through Doll Fest. What began as a response to exclusionary festival lineups has grown into a femme-fronted, femme-owned, and femme-operated movement amplifying marginalized voices across punk, hip hop, and alternative scenes. Maria and Freya unpack how community feedback has shaped Doll Fest’s

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