The Hang! As Seen On Almost Famous Magazine!

In this episode of The Hang!, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Tyler Schlagenhauf, the creative force behind Pacific Northwest alt-rock band Mylo Bybee, for a deep and revealing conversation about music, isolation, and evolution. Tyler traces his relationship with music back to childhood—shaped by parents who filled the house with records—and follows the path that led him from local shows and c...

In this episode of The Hang! from Almost Famous Magazine, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Cassandra Pinataro, a powerhouse vocalist, award-winning songwriter, and creator of a brand-new genre she calls Popera — a breathtaking blend of operatic technique and contemporary pop. With a four-octave range, a background that spans symphony halls and recording studios, and a fearless creative spirit,...

In this heartfelt episode of The Hang!, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Nashville-based singer/songwriter Meghan Pulles—a true siren of emotional authenticity. Known for transforming pain into poetry and memory into melody, Meghan’s music invites listeners to feel deeply, heal honestly, and connect with the parts of themselves they’ve long silenced. From her early days in opera training to her...

In this episode of The Hang! on Almost Famous Magazine, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Toronto-based singer-songwriter Brodie Christ for a deeply human and refreshingly honest conversation about the creative process behind his newest album, Big Feelings. Known for his melodic hooks and emotionally grounded songwriting, Brodie opens up about his beginnings singing hymns with his family in chur...

In this electrifying episode of 'The Hang', host Scott Saldinger sits down with Roxx Revolt — front person Roxx Revolt, guitarist Jake Shockley, bassist Devin Lashbrook, and drummer Chris Campo — to explore their journey from a DIY Florida rock outfit to forging a bold new identity in the heart of Nashville’s vibrant music scene. The conversation begins with the band’s 2018 formation and dives int...

In this episode of Almost Famous Magazine’s The Hang!, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Eric Harrison, the New Jersey-based Americana singer-songwriter and trial attorney whose music blends heart, humor, and authenticity. Known for his wry storytelling and influences that span Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, and Bruce Springsteen, Harrison has spent three decades crafting songs that balance poetic i...

In this episode of The Hang on Almost Famous Magazine, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Ryan Chandler Love and Ian Joshua Riley of abandcalledlove, one of Atlanta’s most exciting emerging alternative rock bands. What started as a creative collaboration in 2020 has quickly grown into a five-piece group making waves with their soaring anthems, heartfelt lyrics, and fearless approach to blending g...

In this episode of The Hang!, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Nashville’s own Tyler Kohrs, a rising country musician with an inspiring story that spans continents and genres. Adopted from South Korea and raised in a small Midwestern farming community, Tyler has carved a place for himself in the heart of Nashville’s music scene while redefining what it means to belong in country music. His jour...

In this heartfelt episode of The Hang! from Almost Famous Magazine, host Scott Saldinger reconnects with German singer-songwriter Jack McBannon for a conversation that spans continents, creativity, and courage. Known for his soulful storytelling and introspective lyrics, McBannon returns to discuss his new album “Alaska”, a deeply personal work inspired by his daring cross-country adventure across...

n this special episode of The Hang!, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Susan Proctor, the CEO and founder of Punk Rock Gives Back, a nonprofit built on the belief that punk rock isn’t just music—it’s community, compassion, and collective action. What began as a response to the isolation of COVID has quickly become one of the punk scene’s most inspiring charitable forces, supporting dozens of cau...

In this episode of The Hang! with host Scott Saldinger, Nashville musician Dustin Sellers opens up about his creative journey, his evolution as an artist, and the emotional stories that fuel his music. Known both under his own name and through his alter ego Sad Bachelor, Dustin brings a unique blend of heartfelt lyricism, indie rock grit, and orchestral depth to the stage. His latest album, Sad Ba...

In this episode of The Hang! on Almost Famous Magazine, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Sam Hoyos, the passionate lead singer of Playing Dead, a six-piece power-pop rock band from West Babylon, New York that’s carving out its own space in the indie and punk scenes. Sam shares his raw and unfiltered musical journey, starting with childhood memories of hearing the La Bamba soundtrack at a flea m...

In this special episode of The Hang!, host Scott Saldinger sits down with the incomparable Monique Powell, founder and lead vocalist of Save Ferris, for one of her most personal and revealing conversations yet. With the band launching their festive Happy Skalidaze Tour, releasing a limited-edition 7” vinyl single featuring Get Dancing and Ooh Ooh Rudy, and preparing to drop their first full-length...

In this episode of The Hang! host Scott Saldinger sits down with Analog Amara, one of the most dynamic new rock bands emerging from the Denver scene. Featuring Amanda Hawkins (vocals), Jim Wilcox (drums, formerly of Authority Zero and Record Thieves), and Max Power (guitarist and rocket scientist by day), Analog Amara has quickly carved a reputation for blending fragile beauty with explosive force...

In this episode of “The Hang,” host Scott Saldinger sits down with guitarist and vocalist Gianni Carpanzano of Stamford, Connecticut’s explosive rock trio Soft Spot. They dive deep into the band’s evolution—from its early days fading in and out of practice rooms, to the release of their emotionally charged debut album, This Will Make You Cry, and the intensity of writing and performing songs that...

In this episode of The Hang, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Raquel “Rocky” Mann (Lead Vocals, Lyrics) and Eric Neilson (Guitar, Vocals, Instrumentals) of the Edmonton‑based punk powerhouse Midnight Peg. You’ll hear the full story behind their formation (yes, it all started during a board‑game night), Rocky’s decade‑long journey back to music, and how Eric’s nostalgic emo‑inflected riffs lay t...

In this emotional and deeply revealing episode of The Hang! on Almost Famous Magazine, host Scott Saldinger sits down with David Leaf — Peabody and WGAW award-winning writer, director, producer, and author — for a conversation that bridges journalism, music history, and personal faith in creativity. Known for The U.S. vs. John Lennon, Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of SMiLE, and The...

In this episode of The Hang, host Scott Saldinger welcomes Cristóbal, frontman of the rising Caribbean punk band KRONA. Known for blending hardcore urgency with reggae grooves and Caribbean rhythms, KRONA is carving out a bold new space in global punk. With their explosive single The Weasel Strut released on October 10 and their highly anticipated debut album Dead Air Diaries arriving November 22,...

In this episode of The Hang, host Scott Saldinger sits down with indie pop singer-pianist Max Weinman—often likened to Billy Joel—for an intimate conversation about music, emotion, and evolution. Here's everything you'll discover: From his musical upbringing in a family of creatives to arriving at the piano later than most, Max shares how “music kind of found me”—a personal revelation that shaped...

In this episode of The Hang! host Scott Saldinger sits down with the legendary Chicago-based punk rock band Horace Pinker — Scott Eastman, Bryan Jones, and Greg Mihich — for a deep dive into their 30-year journey through the global punk scene. From their early days in Tempe, Arizona, to international tours with NOFX, Green Day, Fugazi, and The Offspring, Horace Pinker has carved out a legacy defin...

In this episode of "The Hang!", host Scott Saldinger sits down with British singer-songwriter Simon Scardanelli for an intimate, wide-ranging conversation about his eclectic musical journey and the deeply personal stories behind his new album "Underneath the Singing Tree". From writing his first song at age 10—convinced someone had stolen his melody—to becoming part of the late-’80s charting duo B...

In this gripping episode of The Hang, host Scott Saldinger sits down with D.K. Lyons, the New York City‑based indie musician whose art is profoundly shaped by Dante’s Divine Comedy. From recounting childhood influences to exploring his modern creative journey, D.K. offers rare insight into the life of an independent artist forging a unique path. We begin with D.K.’s early awakening to music—trigge...

In this episode of The Hang! on Almost Famous Magazine, host Scott Saldinger welcomes Chicago-based progressive rock band The Cyberiam for a deep and engaging conversation. Featuring Keith Semple (vocals/guitar), Tommy Murray (drums), Frank Lucas (keyboards), and new bassist/vocalist Tom Heslin, the band shares exciting updates about their evolving sound, new singles, and upcoming performances. Th...

In this episode of The Hang! from Almost Famous Magazine, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Billy Graziadei—better known as Billy Biohazard—the vocalist and guitarist of the legendary band Biohazard. As one of the pioneers of blending hardcore punk, heavy metal, and hip hop, Billy has spent decades shaping the sound of underground music while staying true to his Brooklyn roots and his belief in...

In this episode of The Hang, host Scott Saldinger sits down with Simon Hanson, the long-time drummer of the legendary British band Squeeze, to explore his incredible journey as a musician, filmmaker, and creative innovator. From early dreams of becoming a pilot, cut short due to colorblindness, to finding his life’s calling behind the drum kit, Simon’s story is as inspiring as it is entertaining....