Nicole Almeida

Is a dogs and music enthusiast, and spends most of her free time discovering new music, writing out thoughts, or photographing anything and anyone. An avid fan of Lady Bird, A24, and anything Saoirse Ronan and/or Timothée Chalamet related. Started a cactus collection she loves to talk about (they have names), and has very strong opinions on very random subjects like soup.

The Japanese House Lilo

Features, Interviews, Music March 1, 2019 March 20, 2019

Feature: Falling for The Japanese House

James Blake 2019 © Nicole Almeida

Concerts, Music, Reviews February 28, 2019 February 28, 2019

Live: James Blake’s Ravishing Minimalism Captivates Philadelphia

Mallrat © Michelle Pitris

Features, Interviews, Music February 14, 2019 February 14, 2019

On UFOs and Trusting Your Instinct: A Conversation with Mallrat

CMBYN Mystery of Love Header

Editorials, Music February 8, 2019 February 26, 2019

Opinion: The Award-Worthy Visual Poetry in Sufjan Stevens’ “Mystery of Love”

Blaenavon © Luke Farley

Columns, Music, Today's Song February 4, 2019 February 5, 2019

Today’s Song: Blaenavon’s “Catatonic Skinbag” Is a Self-Deprecative Triumph

filous © Harry Deadman

Interviews, Music January 31, 2019 February 1, 2019

Finding Connection in Collaborations: A Conversation with filous

Sunflower Bean © Andy De Luca

Music, Reviews, This Just In January 25, 2019 January 28, 2019

Review: ‘King of the Dudes’ Will Make Sunflower Bean Live Forever

Angelo de Augustine - Tomb Cover Art

Music, Reviews January 22, 2019 January 22, 2019

Review: Angelo de Augustine Turns Heartbreak & its Collateral Damage into Beauty in ‘Tomb’

Alison Sudol © Marlene Marino

Features, Interviews, Music January 8, 2019 January 8, 2019

Can You Hear Me Now? A Conversation with Alison Sudol

Concerts, Music, Reviews December 27, 2018 January 2, 2019

The Japanese House Returns, and Stuns, at Music Hall of Williamsburg

Pizzagirl © John Latham

Features, Interviews, Music November 30, 2018 November 30, 2018

Chronicles of High School and ‘80s Nostalgia: A Conversation with Pizzagirl

Christine and the Queens © Nicole Almeida

Concerts, Music, Reviews November 19, 2018 November 19, 2018

Christine and the Queens Redefines the Live Music Experience at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer

SILVER © Emma Van Der Heide

Interviews, Music, Premieres October 31, 2018 October 31, 2018

Premiere: SILVER Turns Frustration into Colourful Fun with “Take It Away”

Your Smith © Gemma Warren

Features, Interviews, Music October 30, 2018 October 30, 2018

Power in Reinvention and Identity: A Conversation with Your Smith

Katy Rea © Sara Laufer

Music, Premieres October 17, 2018 October 17, 2018

Premiere: Get Better with Katy Rea’s “Brain on Snacks”