The Hang! As Seen On Almost Famous Magazine!
The Hang! As Seen On Almost Famous Magazine!
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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 of Fastball, Nic Collins, Ben McKelvey, Tim Howar, Steve ”Smiley” Barnard, Rob Ruckus, Kate Clover, Gizz Lazlo, Scott Mayo, Kris Dollimore, Lightnin Woodcock, Sharif Dumani, Yolanda Charles, Jim McDermott, Gary O’Toole, Dave Kerzner, Salim Nourallah, Dean Friedman, Jonas Reingold, Sub-Radio, Lilith Clockwork, Clit-45, The Baboon Show, Skwert Gunn of Public Serpents, FIDLAR, The Toasters, Jack McBannon, and many more.
Join us as we explore the stories behind the music, the technical aspects of live performances, and the creative processes that bring unforgettable shows to life. Subscribe now to Almost Famous Magazine and stay updated with the latest in the music world!
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The podcast focuses on diverse content including music production, artist journeys, creative processes, and backstage stories. Notable episode examples include explorations of Nic Collins' band 'The Effect' and their songwriting techniques, Tim Howar's journey in theater and music, and the influences behind the punk rock sound of Rob Ruckus and his projects.
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 of Fastball, Nic Collins, Ben McKelvey, Tim Howar, Steve ”Smiley” Barnard, Rob Ruckus, Kate Clover, Gizz Lazlo, Scott Mayo, Kris Dollimore, Lightnin Woodcock, Sharif Dumani, Yolanda Charles, Jim McDermott, Gary O’Toole, Dave Kerzner, Salim Nourallah, Dean Friedman, Jonas Reingold, Sub-Radio, Lilith Clockwork, Clit-45, The Baboon Show, Skwert Gunn of Public Serpents, FIDLAR, The Toasters, Jack McBannon, and many more.
Join us as we explore the stories behind the music, the technical aspects of live performances, and the creative processes that bring unforgettable shows to life. Subscribe now to Almost Famous Magazine and stay updated with the latest in the music world!
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 money has grown into five years of relentless output — political anthems, introspective confessions, and tracks that refuse easy categorization.
She breaks down the meaning behind defining songs like “Run,” “Hunter Schaefer,” and “Should I Stay,” revealing how authenticity, not algorithm-chasing, is now guiding her process. From anger-fueled viral moments to rediscovering inspiration through morning pages and self-reflection, DAMAG3 shares what it really means to outgrow your own persona.
The conversation also explores her upcoming appearance at Doll Fest, the power of queer community in live music spaces, and her dream collaborations with Tyler, The Creator and Kendrick Lamar.
This is not a surface-level music interview. It’s a raw discussion about identity, ego, creative discipline, and what happens when an artist decides to stop performing for the algorithm — and start listening to themselves.
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