Dan DiMartino caught up with Nicole Alexis in for an epic chat. Nicole Alexis breaks down what it really takes to be an independent artist in today’s fast-paced digital world. From music production to photography, gaming, and staying authentic—this is the reality behind the creativity.

Free Throw has returned with their latest album, "Moments Before the Wind," and I'm finding it challenging to write this review. I'll always have a special place in my heart for Free Throw because they were the first to give me a chance when I was just starting out in concert photography, even before I became a photojournalist. At the time, I lacked a resume, had only photographed a charity event, and was inexperienced and unfamiliar with the rules, yet they gave me an opportunity

There are certain shows where I expect production to enhance the music and create an atmosphere that defines the show and the artists. Then there are shows where you don’t need that; what you need is raw energy from the band and the crowd. And that is exactly what Saturdays at Your Place brought to Buffalo, New York on March 19th, 2026.