An outlet for music lovers everywhere.
Social Casualty strives to share all things music industry related with fans all around the world. From photographing concerts to album reviews, we want to cover it all.
Founded in 2022 by friends Lilli and Britney, the pair wanted to create a safe place for females in the music industry to proudly share their work. The passion the pair had for concert photography and journalism is what helped motivate the pair to break barriers in the music industry and help other aspiring fans reach their goals.
⋆ Meet our Team ⋆
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Lilli Newhouse
FOUNDER - Head of Photography
Hi! I’m Lilli, a Denver based live music and portrait photographer! I’ve been a fangirl my whole life and love getting to help others get their foot into the door of the music industry world! Over the past 4 years i’ve been lucky enough to photograph some of my favorite artists such as Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Three Days Grace, and Motley Crue! I shoot for a total of 3 publications as well! I’m also a licensed cosmetologist!Getting to create Social Casualty with my best friend has become such a dream come true and It’s so special that together we get to see our contributors grow and thrive! I can’t wait to see where Social Casualty takes us and all of our contributors!
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Britney McVey
FOUNDER - Head of Journalism
Hey there! My name is Britney (or Brit for short) and I am a DFW based journalist and live music photographer. While my coverage focuses Asian Artists, many of my dream artists to cover span across all genres!
When I’m not behind the lens or computer screen, you can probably find me dancing or playing video games!
It has always been a dream of mine to stay involved as much as I can within the music industry, and now I get to do that with some of the coolest people I have ever met. Social Casualty has opened many opportunities for me, and I hope to continue to do the same for others (with the help of my amazing co-founder) <3
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Amie Pham
Photographer + Content Creator
Hi! My name is Amie and I'm a photographer & content creator for Social Casualty. I am a marketing student focusing on social media. I love attending shows and being part of online fan communities. Being a fan girl is so fun! When I'm not behind the camera or phone, I'm usually at my day job serving or crocheting.
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Alina Krasovska
Photographer
My name is Alina, I'm based in Fort Collins, Colorado and I'm gonna be doing photography part in Social Casualty:) I've been doing creative and portrait photography for about 5 years now and just started covering shows 4 months ago. I love being outdoors and close to the mountains.
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Alyssa Malvagno
Content Creator + Playlist Curator
I’m a singer who is incredibly passionate about music, and experiencing live concerts is my happy place. As one of Social Casualty’s content creators and playlist curators, I can’t wait to share my love for music, my concert experiences, and everything in between with you guys!
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Anna Van Brocklin
Photographer
I'm Anna Van Brocklin a photographer for Social Casualty! I love capturing live events especially music and sports! Aside from photographing for Social Casualty, I also do freelance and other creative projects, including sports, portraits, dance, branding fashion and editorial work. In addition to photographing concerts, I love attending them for fun and hearing music live! In the past few years I've especially enjoyed photographing indie artists or artists I have never listened to before to broaden my music taste!
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Ashlyn Siples
Photographer + Journalist
Hi! I'm Ashlyn, a photographer, journalist, and new music playlist curator for Social Casualty online! I've always loved music, and getting to spotlight my favorite artists in my own special way is one of my favorite things about being involved in the music industry. And, if I'm lucky, it might introduce new people to their music and help others find their new favorite artists too! -
Bianka Durcsán
Photographer
Hey there! I’m Bianka Durcsán, a music photographer based in Hungary who has always felt most at home in front of a stage. I specialize in capturing the raw energy and authentic emotions of live shows,blending traditional documentation with visual experimentation to convey the raw feeling of the show, not just the moment and I love documenting the incredible vibe of the Hungarian concert scene. My visual style is heavily shaped by my passion for rock, metal, pop, dark pop, and dark wave—with all-time favorites including IAMX, Bring Me The Horizon, My Chemical Romance, Thom Yorke, and Three Days Grace. I’m so happy to share my perspective and help turn these high-energy nights into lasting visual memories.
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Brianna Brann
Photographer
Hello! My name’s Brianna and I’m a contributing photographer for Social Casualty. I’m located in Massachusetts and have been doing photography for over a decade! I’m a love events photographer and love covering pretty much anything. I don’t believe in having a niche.
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Cadence Wright
Journalist
Hi, I’m Cady! I’m 18 years old and born and raised in California. I’ve been attending concerts since I was seven, and my love for music started long before that. I’ve always dreamed of building a career in the music industry, specifically in helping people discover music and experience the same connection and excitement that I’ve found through it. I have a particular interest in discovering smaller, under-the-radar artists and bands and giving them the recognition they deserve. Through Social Casualty, I’ll be sharing my perspectives on music and live shows, as well as helping audiences discover and connect with artists on a deeper level.
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Caitlin Dennis
Photographer + Journalist
Hi! I’m Caitlin! I’m a Chicago based concert photographer and huge music lover! Im originally from Colorado but moved to Chicago with my dog Henry after college. I’m excited to hopefully start touring as a photographer soon and making more connections with the local Chicago music scene! -
Chloe Avila
Content Creator + Journalist
Well hello there! My name is Chloe and I am a journalist and content creator based in Detroit, Michigan. I’ve been a fangirl my whole life and finally discovered the magic of live music in 2023. I’ve been to over 50+ concerts in the past 3 years, and have recently begun posting music content on TikTok, where I have worked with countless of record labels and music artists, including Def Jam, Ariana Grande and Shawn Mendes! I love all genres of music, but some of my favorite music artists include Sabrina Carpenter, Gracie Abrams, Olivia Rodrigo and of course 5sos. I’m excited to share my love of music with not only this incredible team but all of you, also! ¡Salud!
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Cristal Camargo
Photographer
Hi there! My name is Cristal and I am Las Vegas based photographer with my primary genre covering kpop. I aim to bring not just korean groups but Asian artists to the spotlight to be discovered and recognized.
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Daciya Solice
Photographer
I’m DaCiya Solice I’m originally from North Carolina but currently live in Missouri. I enjoy spending time and traveling to different countries with my husband and two cats. When I am not traveling I enjoy playing video games. I look forward to working with artist and my team as a photographer for Social Casualty.
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Elena Lin
Photographer
My name is Elena and I am a photographer based in Salt Lake City, Utah. I've been photographing shows since 2018 and, although most of my interests are in the electronic scene, I enjoy music of all genres and am looking forward to learning about new artists through my work with Social Casualty! I am particularly fond of capturing crowd candids at music festivals. Outside of photography, I also enjoy spending time outdoors, chasing the Milky Way and celestial events, and spending time with my friends.
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Elly Stringer
Photographer
Hi I'm Elly, a photographer for Social Casualty! As a music creative and proud Canon girly, I live for capturing the raw moments of hard techno, festivals, and traveling abroad to shoot unforgettable gigs. My style focuses on vibrant colors and capturing how strobes, laser lights, and sudden bursts of pyro or fireworks are lighting up the stage to truly encompass the raw energy of each crowd. When I’m not behind the lens at a show or dreaming of photographing massive stage productions for artists like P!nk, Katy Perry, and The Weeknd, you can find me by the beach near Phillip Island capturing the wildest moments of surfers traveling from all over to catch the waves or you might even find me out catching a wave or two myself.
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Emily Goebel
Photographer
Hi! My name is Emily, and I’m a photographer for Social Casualty. For the past five years, I’ve been documenting the local music scene in Evansville, Indiana, while spending the last decade freelancing across just about every corner of photography, from editorials to weddings. I knew from a young age that photography, specifically concert photography, was what I wanted to pursue in life. It has brought me opportunities, a strong community, and confidence I don’t think I could have found anywhere else. Photography has given me so much in this life already, and there’s nothing in the world I’d rather do. -
Emma Vigiolto
Journalist + Content Creator
My name is Emma, and I'm based in Philadelphia, PA. I graduated from the University of Delaware with a B.A. in Media Communications and a minor in Music Industry Studies. Having grown up participating in the performing arts and eventually attending a performing arts high school for vocal music, I've always had a strong connection to music and I'm excited to continue building my career within the industry. I've been going to concerts since I was four years old, and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon! Outside of Social Casualty, I also work with independent artists, helping with artist management and social media.”
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Emmie Sweeting
Content Creator
My fangirl journey started as being a One Direction fan on Twitter and brought me here, still on Twitter... but now doing a bit more behind the scenes work for the industry! I work full time as a Sales Support Rep but use all my free time to travel and attend concerts and I always make sure to bring my point and shoot if I'm not shooting from the photo pit. I love all types of music but of course I love all things pop music. Apart from music, I love hanging out with my Bernese Mt Dog, Winston and crafting whenever I can.
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Faith Bissen
My name is Faith and I am a photographer for Social Casualty. I am 21 years old and live in the DMV. I have a Public Health degree from the University of Maryland, and I worked as a photojournalist for "The Diamondback" while in college. I like to play pickleball, learn languages, spend time outside, crochet, and collage.
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Forever Calhoun
Journalist
Hello, my name is Forever Calhoun. I'm a journalist for Social Causalty. My love for music goes back 18 years, and yes I'm 1000% a boyband fanatic. My first boyband was the Jonas Brothers and from there you already know the pipeline. It wasn't until the summer of 2025 that I realized I want to work in the music industry, so I'm taking all these small steps and going back to school to make this my reality. I've started doing things like making Freebies for all my concerts and now also doing giveaways.
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Grace Smith Rojas
Hey there! My name is Grace. I am a writer for the Social Casualty team and the proud creator of SoundChecked, a music blog on Substack. I’ve been a professional writer for just over a decade, with most of my work published in video games, health, lifestyle, and music. As a passionate storyteller and avid music listener, I spend most of my time searching for new music, new artists, and new stories to share on my blog. My headphones are usually blasting Neck Deep, thebandfriday, 5SOS, Taylor Swift, In Color, The WldLfe, lovelytheband, or some form of paranormal podcast.
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Isabelle Bassotto
Content Creator
I’m a music enthusiast & musician, and this has been my #1 passion since I gained consciousness. I’m always discovering new artists, songs, and I love finding inspiration for my own music. I’ll go to a concert any chance I can get, and I’m especially passionate about the connection between artists and their fans. I’m also obsessed with 5SOS, which is why I’m especiallyexcited to be creating content for Social Casualty! I’m looking forward to bringing my love for music, concerts, and the artist/fan experience into the content I create. For the team, I’ll be focusing on creating engaging, personality driven content that helps grow our social presence, connect with fans, and make people want to follow along!
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Jennifer Bolt
Photographer
Graduating from the Oklahoma School of Photography in 2014 I've since built my career on portraiture and fine art. The shift into live music and concerts happened in 2023 and I've been making the transition so add writing and reviews! I'm based in OKC but love to travel, especially for work. I find I thrive in a little bit of chaos.
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Jessica Malouin
Photographer
Music is everything, and realized the magic that happens at concerts at 16. Worked off and on for some publications through my 20s but took a long pause to raise 4 kids. Now back behind the lens and in the pits looking forward to working with this team of talented individuals.
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Kataline
Photographer
My name is Kataline, and I'm a Toronto-based photographer and multimedia creative specializing in live music photography and helping shape the visual worlds of artists. I'm particularly passionate about working with emerging artists and the underground music scene, with interests spanning across hyperpop, experimental electronic, alternative hip-hop and more! I'm super excited to contribute photography and creative coverage to Social Casualty!
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Kate Elliott
Journalist + Content Creator
Hi, my name is Kate Elliott, and I am a third year college student who absolutely adores music! I've been a fangirl since I was thirteen, I play three instruments, and I love to sing. I'm also an active person, and have picked up running as a hobby. For Social Casualty, I'm excited to be a Music Journalist and cover smaller artists or local shows, and to begin learning in Content Creation for the Social Casualty page. The Music Journalist part feels like an extension of my previous experience as a HerCampus writer, so I believe this prior work will assist in the transition of content, and I'm thrilled to start experimenting with different kinds of posts and content for the Content Creator position!
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Kayla Gaddis
Photographer
Hey! I’m Kayla and I’m a 26 year old photographer/videographer from California. I’ve always been passionate about music, shows/concerts, and photography, so getting into live music photography came naturally. Some of my favorite genres to shoot are pop punk, alternative, and metal because the energy in the crowds is so fun and chaotic in the best way. Being able to shoot artists and bands with Social Casualty has been such a great experience, and it honestly just makes me love the industry even more every time. I’m excited to continue growing in this space and connect with people who share the same passion.
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Kelly Barnes
Photographer
My name is Kelly Barnes and I am located in the heart of Virginia! I'm not only a concert photographer but a music enthusiast with a passion of curating positive vibes in any room I am in. Life is meant to be lived and I believe in living it to the fullest while enjoying the lessons along the way! I am joining Social Casualty as a photographer.
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Kelsey Hind
Photographer
Hello! I’m Kelsey I’m 21 years old from Nottingham and I am a photographer and writer for social casualty, I’m very excited to be joining the team! I’ve photographed bands such as Palaye Royale, Crawlers, Set It Off and Lewis Capaldi. My favourite genre of music is rock/ metal / alternative theres just nothing better than seeing that mosh pit ! Music and photography has always been a huge passion of mine so gig photography is the perfect combination, being in the photo pit is the best feeling in the world!
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Kelsie Barlow
Photographer + Journalist
Kelsie is a Milwaukee based concert photographer who has been shooting shows since 2018. She earned her BFA in Art and Design with an emphasis in Photography and Imaging from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee in 2022. Kelsie is thrilled to contribute to social casualty, and is excited for the opportunity to continue doing what she loves.
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Kendall Watroba
Journalist
Hi there, I’m Kendall! I’m so excited to step into a journalism role for Social Casualty. I’ve been a fangirl for almost my entire life and am incredibly passionate about music. I’ve seen over seventy bands/artists live; I can’t wait to keep going and share the experiences with you all!
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Kiera Burtrand
Journalist
Hi! I'm Kiera and I'm a journalist for Social Casualty! Music is my main passion and I've been a fangirl for as long as I can remember. I absolutely love doing deep dives into artists and learning about new ones, as you can never get enough music. My first concert was in 2019 and since then I knew music was something I wanted to be involved in! Live music is a huge inspiration for me from the community it creates down to the artist. I'm also a huge fan of rock, indie and pop! Especially Louis Tomlinson and Oasis. I also strongly believe that fangirls are the backbone of the music industry so I can't wait to share my passion of music with you!
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Kristina Kasper
Photographer
A little about me: My name is Kristina and I'm based an NYC / NJ based photographer! I've been going to shows as long as I can remember and photography seemed to follow behind pretty shortly after. I'm the type of person who is always on their feet and loves chasing the next best adventure; so with all that said I'm super thankful to be apart of such an amazing team.
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Lyndal Karen
Photographer
I'm Lyndal, a contributing photographer, and writer, based in naarm//Melbourne. From illegal raves to massive concerts, I love to explore the diverse music scene in my city. I am an appreciator of niche scenes, the power of community, and the lighting and A/V that goes into a music event or experience.
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Marion Grnc
Photographer
I’m Marion, 30, just moved to Melbourne. I work in event coordination, but what I'm really obsessed with is photography! For as long as I can remember, I’ve never really gone anywhere without a camera. I started with travel and wildlife but then I got a super cute pup and he took over as my favourite subject.
Outside of dog time, I’m almost always around live music; so when I moved to Melbourne, I knew it would be the perfect place to dive into concert photography, with literally 10 different gigs happening each night around the city (turns out musicians move just as unpredictably as animals...just with better lighting!).
I’ve always felt super safe behind my camera, like it gives me a sense of purpose, so being a photographer for Social Casualty, a women‑run music publication, is a huge honour !
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Marlea Silver
Content Creator
Hi! I'm Marlea, a contributing photographer, videographer & content creator for social casualty based in Minneapolis Minnesota!
my favorite thing to do in life has always been going to a concert, my friends & family would always joke that I'm not breathing properly if I'm not at a show. I love capturing all aspects of a concert, from the moment the artist walks out to the moment the house lights come back on and everyone wants a encore, showing people what goes on behind the scenes is so cool too me and showing all the effort that goes in to make the show seem effortless, some of my favorite artists to this day are the ones that have brought me the best concert memories such as, Green Day, Billie Eilish, Reneé Rapp, Red Hot chili peppers, and so many more.
anything I can do to add to the pure excitement of the concert experience is what I live to do,
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Maya Anderson
Photographer
I'm Maya, a photographer with a background in dance competition photography, where I captured thousands of photos over a single competition weekend. I currently work as a social media coordinator for a local media production company in Richmond Virginia, where I capture behind-the-scenes content and create reels for social media. I'm currently transitioning into concert photography because I love the excitement of live music. I'm still at the beginning of my concert photography journey and excited to continue growing my experience and skills. I'm so excited to be joining the Social Casualty team! I look forward to contributing my work and photographing some amazing live music!
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Mia Neslanovic
Content Creator
Hello, I’m Mia Neslanovic and I am part of the Content Creation Team for TikTok and Instagram Reels! I am currently in college for dance but have always had passion for music and sharing it with others! With Social Casualty, I am looking forwarded for making a positive environment for women and making their voices heard in music journalism!
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Mikaela Mohr
Photographer + Journalist
Hi! My name is Mikaela & I am a photographer/photojournalist for Social Casualty! I am an avid concert-goer (82 and counting!) and am generally interested in music and the industry. Fun facts about me: I am passionate about mental health advocacy, my favorite show is Shameless, and my first concert was One Direction!
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Morgan Barnaby
Photographer + Journalist
Hi! I'm Morgan, a photographer, journalist, and creative. I just graduated with my bachelor's degree in photography and psychology from Oregon State University and plan on heading back to New York City! If I'm not behind the camera at a show, I'm usually on the stage as an actor or working on my own personal projects on color and b&w film. Music-wise I'm a big fan of anything rock, especially when funky lighting is involved.
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Natalie Pytlarz
Photographer
A little about myself is I've been doing photography for about 5 years now. I'm trying to break more into the concert industry, my dream is to go on tour one day! I am also in the process of going back to school for radiology. I will be a photographer for Social Casualty, which I'm super excited about.
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Renee Robbins
Photographer + Journalist
I’m a photographer and writer from Florida for Social Casualty! Photography started as a passion hobby for me and has slowly evolved into something more. My preferred genre is punk rock but I like to listen to and shoot a variety of things.
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Sadie Victoria
Photographer
My name is Sadie, I'm 22 years old and I'm a beginner live music photographer based in Swansea, South Wales! Music has always been a huge part of my life, my favourite music is anything loud and screamy and I love going to gigs, especially when I get to see local up-and-coming bands. When I'm not at a gig, you can find me playing video games or studying.
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Samantha Moschetti
Photographer
Hi!!
I’m Sami, a photographer based in Orange County and Los Angeles. I work with Social Casualty as a concert photographer capturing live music!
I love music and finding new artists & of course photo. On my free time I love spending time with my friends.
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Sarah Stevens
Content Creator
I am Sarah Lynn, I am a native Floridian and I’ve been deemed a fangirl since I was around 11 years old. Some of my favorite artists are 5SOS, Conan Gray, and DJO! I love concerts and live theatre. I can’t wait to start this new journey. I am a teacher that finally wants to put her media and communications degree to good use!
Fun Fact: I can play the drums!
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Savannah Bowie
Photographer + Journalist
I’m a photographer and journalist based in Virginia, covering concerts and writing about all things music. From album reviews and award show recaps to industry issues that deserve more attention, I love diving into the stories behind artists and their music. Whether I’m photographing a live set or sharing my thoughts on a new release, I’m all about capturing every side of the music industry.
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Sofía Fernández
Hi! I’m Sofía, a contributing photographer for Social Casualty based in Washington, D.C. Photography has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember, so combining that with my love of music felt like the perfect fit. From small venues to big arenas, every show has its own energy and story, and I love being able to capture pieces of that with my camera.
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Starr Brown
Hey! I'm Starr, a writer, marketer, and hobbyist photographer living in metro Detroit. The music industry is what led me to pursue my education and career in marketing despite never working in the industry. I've landed in the world of music journalism several times over the past decade as a way to stay creative, discover new music, and talk about musicin a forum of helping others discover great artists and music. You can find me listening to just about anything, and curating my running and workout playlists has taken over my life. When I'm not working or exploring new music, you can find me hanging out with my dog, working out or doing yoga, and yelling at the Detroit Red Wings.
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Sydney St. Clair
Hey hey! I'm Sydney, a concert lover and playlist curator for Social Casualty. I love supporting art in all forms and am always looking for a new song to add into my rotation. Whether a morning commute, quiet worktime, late night jam sesh, or your cousin's 11th birthday, I believe that every moment of life deserves its own soundtrack. I can't wait to share my newest discoveries and faithful favorites with you!
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Sydney Yllanes
Photographer
My name is Sydney Yllanes, and I’m a contributing photographer for Social Casualty based in Denver, Colorado. I’m originally from Miami and grew up in Carbondale, Colorado. I got into concert photography about four years ago while interning at a music venue as a marketing intern, and I’ve continued building on that experience as a freelance photographer ever since. I studied Music Business and Songwriting at CU Denver, so I’ve always loved the music industry, and outside of photography, I also work with a few music-focused nonprofits.
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Tyler Boggs
Photographer + Journalist
hi, im tyler and i am a contributing photographer for Social Casualty! i am located in north east ohio and have been shooting shows for about three years now. being able to express my creativity while shooting for SC has been amazing and has given me many amazing opportunities.
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Vy Le
Photographer + Journalist
I’m Vy, a photographer and writer at Social Casualty. My favorite show I’ve covered so far was Matt Maltese’s 2025 Tour For You My Whole Life in Philly. Dream shows to cover: Stray Kids, Xdinary Heroes, Eloise, and Billie Eilish.
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Yang Zhao
Photographer
Hi! My name is Yang and I am a photographer for Social Casualty! I'm based in Boston, MA but travel a lot along the east coast. I'm super passionate about music and absolutely love attending concerts. I'm excited to contribute to Social Casualty and connect with people who also have a love for music :)
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Zarah Donnelly
Photographer + Journalist
My name is Zarah, and I write and do photography! I love going to concerts, and some of my favorite musicians are Echo & The Bunnymen, Eliza McLamb, Babymetal, and Wallows. My favorite show I’ve covered has been for Eliza McLamb, and my dream shows to cover next are Babymetal and Wallows!
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Zoey Bright
Photographer
Hi, I’m Zoey! Aside from going to concerts and doing photography, I love spending time in nature, reading a good book, and cuddling up on the couch with my two cats, Biscuit and Toast, and my partner, V, to watch some movies, and of course listening to music!!! I’ve always loved music and I played flute in my high school band. I’m also a huge weather nerd, and i’d love to get more into storm chasing someday. Tornadoes and the way they form has always been so fascinating to me.
Social Casualty: Mission + Intro
Social Casualty is a global, women-founded and women-run online music and fan engagement publication dedicated to amplifying emerging voices in music. We focus on artists of all genres, with a strong emphasis on uplifting women in the music industry—not just as performers, but as creatives, leaders, and innovators.
We believe in artist-first storytelling, community-focused coverage, and creating a space where fans and musicians connect beyond the surface.
We launched Social Casualty with a simple but powerful belief: that music journalism can be more intentional, more inclusive, and more connected to the communities it serves. We’re here for the artists who deserve more than surface-level coverage and the fans who crave something real.
What we do:
Social Casualty offers in-depth interviews, concert galleries and album reviews, artist discovery pieces, and fan-first editorial content that bridges the gap between listener and artist. Our features are honest, emotionally grounded, and always crafted with care. We also run interactive fan Q&As, curated playlists, and social-first campaigns designed to uplift the communities we write for.
Everything we publish is driven by our commitment to highlighting emerging talent and building a platform where women in music are heard, seen, and respected.
We’re proud to be growing fast, with global contributors and an engaged, music-loving audience.
100% women-led and women-run
Worldwide Contributors
88.4K+ views/engagement on Instagram alone (statistics only for August 2026)
Audience is 78.6% women, primarily ages 18–44
Top audiences: United States, United Kingdom, and Australia
Contact Us
📧 socialcasualtyonline@gmail.com
Britney McVey | Co-founder, Social Casualty
📧 britdigitals@gmail.com
Lilli Newhouse | Co-founder, Social Casualty
📧 LilliNewhousephoto@gmail.com