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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Abby Presutti
Photographer
My name is Abby, I’m 24, and I’ll be mainly a photographer for Social Casualty! I have been a hobby concert photographer for 2+ years now and I’ve had the honor of photographing several of my favorite artists, Katatonia, Opeth, and Sisters of Mercy. I game in my free times, I work as a server at a lovely restaurant in Boulder, and, fun fact, I have 2 chinchillas, a crested gecko, and a fully blind, 11 year old orange cat!
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Alyssa Filippone
Playlist Curator
I’m Alyssa, a digital marketing and social media professional with a background in the music and entertainment industry. I have a huge passion for music discovery and a strong interest in getting into A&R. I’m always looking for up-and-coming talent and love discovering artists right before they break and watching their careers grow. I’m constantly keeping up with what’s gaining traction across social media and streaming platforms, so I’m really excited to bring that passion to Social Casualty by finding new artists, curating playlists, and helping introduce people to music they might not have discovered otherwise.
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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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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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Amanda Stark
Photographer + Journalist
Hi! I'm Amanda, and I'm a photographer based in San Francisco. I love the way music connects people, and from small rooms to arenas, I aim to capture the moments that define a performance and the people that make them unforgettable. I have favorites in every genre, but indie rock has a special place in my heart. Find me dancing in GA at a concert soon!
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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! -
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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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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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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Emily McCormack
Photographer
I'm Emily McCormack, a concert photographer, music journalist, and content creator from New Jersey. I am always excited for the next opportunity to learn, create, and take on new challenges! I’m excited to begin my newest role as the photographer for Social Casualty, capturing high-energy live-music moments. You can find me in the photo pit, the mosh pit, or one after the other!
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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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Hannah Summers
Photographer + Journalist
Hi! I’m Hannah, a photographer and journalist for Social Casualty. I am from and still currently live in Kentucky. I have been a photographer for over 5 years now and am a music junkie some might say. You will almost always find me at a concert or out taking photos somewhere. Music and photography are something I’m so extremely passionate about and I am excited to share that with you!
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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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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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Jaz Wilkins
Photographer + Journalist
I'm Jaz, and I'm a 21-year-old music photographer based in Brisbane, Australia! I've been capturing live music professionally for a year and a half, but have been practicing photography as a whole for around five years. I've covered a multitude of incredible shows, my top five being YUNGBLUD, Badflower, AURORA, Ed Sheeran, and Evanescence. I am a photojournalist working for Social Casualty, where I photograph shows and write detailed reviews to go alongside the galleries.
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Kat Hegemeyer
Photographer
My motto is "everything in between". As a photographer, I love capturing whatever I can. I do my best not to limit myself on what specifically I shoot. This mindset has let me grow as a photographer and as a person. I step out of my comfort zone to try new things and in doing so I have met people I would have never met, I have found passion in things I never knew I was passionate for, and I have experienced things I would have never thought I would get to experience. I hope to grow and share the same mindset with other female photographers who are partnered with Social Casualty.
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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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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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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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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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Rena Tan
Photographer
I’m Rena, a Melbourne-based music photographer and videographer passionate about capturing the energy, passion and movement of artists on stage. I create live show imagery, short-form recap videos, press shoots, album covers and recording studio content, documenting every part of the music world I can. Being able to document the music scene, whether I’m in the photo pit, backstage, shooting press images or capturing a recording session, is an absolute dream come true.
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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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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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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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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
28.5K+ views/engagement on Instagram alone (statistics only for August 2026)
Audience is 77.5% women, primarily ages 18–34
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
📧 concertswithlilli@gmail.com