Dying Scene

Emily Bradford

Photographer and Album/Festival Reviews

I’m a single mom from Fairbanks, Alaska who loves any excuse to get behind the camera and my biggest goal is to bring light to the local music scene in Alaska and review the latest and greatest (locally and otherwise) to share with all of you!

Emily Bradford Contributed Content
DS Album Review: Hot Mulligan – “Why Would I Watch”
Hot Mulligan is well known for their buoyant pop-punk sound with an emo seriousness behind their lyrics. These guys have been a huge favorite of mine for so many years. Getting into the local scene, a lot of bands here seemed to pull inspiration for their sound from these guys (or bands similar to them). […]
DS Album Review: DRAIN – “Living Proof”
“Stemming from humble DIY beginnings, Drain built up their scene alongside friends who would go on to form bands like Scowl, Gulch, and Sunami and in the process of paving the way for hardcore to thrive in their beach town of Santa Cruz, CA, they’ve cemented a legacy that transcends their California roots.” The small […]
In Case You Missed It! Dying Scene Review: Distance Defined – “Happiness and the Light It Sheds”
Distance Defined. Their name perfectly describes their band dynamic. All the members live in different Alaskan cities. From Homer to Anchorage, these guys produce music that puts even the toughest of dudes into their feelings. These guys ignore the distance and (if you ask me) make it look effortless. These dudes hold a very special […]
Dying Scene Album Review: Volores – “AGES”
Volores has come to the surface fronted by Flogging Molly’s bassist Nathen Maxwell and his wife, Shelby. They have been creating hauntingly beautiful music for our souls to soak in which they lightheartedly call, “Mountain Goth” and it’s a perfect description for the genre that they should fall into. This debut album AGES is a […]