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Current Le Moyne Communications and Visual Arts Senior who is a visual storyteller with a background in photojournalism. Skilled in capturing candid and staged moments, from the stage, field, or behind the scenes. Looking to further my work by working on the road with artists or magazines who want eye-catching content.

State Fair

Melissa Etheridge Brings “More Love” to LGBTQ+ Pride Day at The Great New York State Fair

Mandy Lain Aug 29, 2026

The Great New York State Fair celebrated LGBTQ+ Pride Day on Friday, August 28, bringing a day of community, visibility, and self-expression to the fairgrounds. Closing out the celebration at Suburban Park was queer icon and Grammy…

State Fair

Still Giving Us Hell: The All-American Rejects Rock The Great New York State Fair

Mandy Lain Aug 28, 2026

When The All-American Rejects in 2025 came back in full swing, doing surprise house party shows to protest high ticket fees and connect with fans directly, no one knew how far it would go. In April, The Great New York State Fair announced…

Rock

Plush Puts Female Rock Front and Center at Sharkey’s

Mandy Lain Aug 23, 2026

On Wednesday, August 19, Plush took on Sharkey's Event Center in Syracuse for their Mass Hysteria Tour. This tour celebrates the band's upcoming sophomore album, Mass Hysteria. Photo: Mandy Lain - Plush at Sharkey's The night…

Photo Gallery

At Darien Lake, Everyone’s a Star with 5 Seconds of Summer

Mandy Lain Aug 5, 2026

On Monday, August 3, 5 Seconds of Summer brought their ‘EVERYONE’S A STAR” World Tour to Darien Lake Performing Arts Center, where a crowd decked out in stars, chains, and glitter arrived more than ready to embrace the night’s theme and…

Interviews

Interview: Landyn Zane on Coming Attractions and The Art of Doing It Yourself

Mandy Lain Jul 29, 2026

Landyn Zane is a 23-year-old singer-songwriter, producer, mix engineer, designer, photographer, and everything else that comes along with being ‘your favorite Iowan popstar’. With his most recent project, Coming Attractions,…

Show Reviews

The Cab, Back From the Dead, Bring 2 Sold-Out Nights to Irving Plaza

Mandy Lain Jun 30, 2026

After 14 years of not headlining, The Cab is back on their ‘Back From The Dead’ Tour. On Saturday the 27 they played Irving Plaza in Manhattan, even adding a second show on Sunday after selling out Saturday's show, which also sold out. …

Photo Gallery

Evanescence Delivers a Career-Spanning Set at SPAC

Mandy Lain Jun 27, 2026

Evanescence brought their 2026 World Tour to Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, June 23 to an amphitheater full of fans. Photo: Mandy Lain - Evanescence at SPAC Opening the night was Nova Twins and Spiritbox, both in…

Features

Inside Bonnaroo 2026: Weather Delays, Surprise Sets, and Community

Mandy Lain Jun 19, 2026

The four-day music festival Bonnaroo returned to Manchester, Tennessee over June 11-13, 2026, bringing fans from across the country and around the world to the farm. As the final weeks of anticipation concluded, Bonnaroovians prepared for…

Punk

Girls, Grit, and Pop-Punk: Meet Me @ The Altar in Albany

Mandy Lain Jun 12, 2026

New York shows up for shows no matter what day of the week. Sunday, June 7 was no different for the Meet Me @ The Altar tour stop in Albany at Empire Underground. Photo: Mandy Lain - Meet Me @ The Altar at Empire Underground The…

Music Festivals

New York’s Presence Shows Up Big at Bonnaroo 2026

Mandy Lain Jun 3, 2026

With Bonnaroo 2026 starting in less than two weeks, anticipation is growing across online communities as fans plan their camping, must-see acts, and ways to connect with other festival attendees. This year's headliners include…

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