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Aimee Mandle

Aimee enjoys catching up on new music and movies and she loves writing about them! Reviewing just about everything for iSPY, Aimee has become one of our go to sources for the best up and coming "stuff". Reach out to Aimee for any suggestions or comments.

Latest: The Dreamer, The Believer

Amanda Bate

Amanda Slater

Amanda is the Editor in Chief at iSPY. Not only does she over see content and production, but she's also a fan of some great music and movies. If you want to know what's the next BIG thing, ask Amanda.

Latest: Sherlock Holmes

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Bruno Postigo

Bruno Postigo might be young, but he has unsurpassed skill and talent. He has vast experience shooting portraits, along with live music. He excels in situations where sharp, fast, and precise thinking is required. His skill has taken him to photograph music festivals such as Lollapalooza, Electric Forest, Movement, Identity, etc. Bruno has been published on SPIN Magazine, Kin Magazine, Holy Ghost Zine, and Racing Minds. World famous artist such as Skrillex and Chris Bathgate are currently using his photographs for media purposes. He has also been featured on blogs and websites such as: PhotoVogue, Daytrotter, Photodonuts, Shuttercrack, Glossom, Trendhunter Magazine, Adweek Talent Gallery, Die Without Art, Hott Lava, Kuultur, Abduzeedo and Design you trust.

Latest: Matt Jones and the Reconstruction [Video]

Christopher Norman

Christopher Norman is a producer, singer, and songwriter based in Ann Arbor, MI. He slowly developed his recording and performing chops during years of producing and DJ'ing dance music.

David Nassar

David is our resident beer snob and foodie. With a background in brewing, writing and most things awesome, David continues to grow as a professional writer. From covering events to interviewing some of the areas biggest names, David can handle it all. Reach out and say hello.

Latest: An Ancient Art Hits The Ark

Ian Cruz

Ian is fairly new to the iSPY team, but he's already covered some shows for us. If you're looking for a review on a show, album or song, and you want it from a fellow musician, well then Ian's your guy. Reach out, let him know you're out there and you want to be heard. @ihateiancruz

Latest: When I Look at You

iSPY Team

This post was comprised of one or more members of our writing staff. We love working together to make great content! If you'd like to join our team, feel free to reach out anytime.

Latest: The Buzz – February

Jeff Milo

Jeff, the newest member to the iSPY team, has a vast knowledge of the local and not so local music scene. Keep a look out for plenty of album and band reviews as well as blog posts, interviews and more! We're excited to have Jeff as a part of our team. Reach out, say hello, offer suggestions, get your band featured with iSPY!

Latest: Drunken Barn Dance and the SomethingNew in local hip-hop…

Jen Oliphant

Kristin Slater

One of our photographers, Kristin can usually be found at Theo's every Thursday shooting co-eds or on the weekends at some of the areas best shows snapping shots. If you see her, smile and say cheese.

Latest: Cracks [Framed Print]

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Lacey Lake

A recent Apparel, Textile and Merchandising grad of EMU, Lacey is our go to source for all things style. Lacey takes her own photos and writes about the up and coming or current trends hitting the streets of Ann Arbor and Ypsi. Consider her our own personal, Urban Outfitters shopper! Have an idea or notice a trend? Reach out to Lacey and let her know.You can also check out her Etsy shop below.

Latest: Weird Weather and your Wardrobe

Marissa McNees

Currently a journalism student at Eastern Michigan University, Marissa is looking to persue a career in sports journalism. Marissa usually covers all things campus between EMU and UofM, so if you've got a great story idea or know someone doing some amazing things, reach out and let her know!

Latest: Fallen Empires

Mary Simkins

Mary has been on the forefront for iSPY on covering shows and writing some great reviews. She's been to just about every show big or small that we've covered and wants more! Send Mary some suggestions or ideas on some upcoming shows she should check out.

Latest: The Ragbirds

Paul Kitti

Paul studies at the University of Michigan by day and explores Ann Arbor for the best music and entertainment by night. You can find him at the Blind Pig promoting his favorite bands or standing in line outside the State Theater on Saturday nights. If you have any insider info on upcoming films/bands, just motion for him to take his headphones off because he wants to hear about it.

Latest: XV makes a smooth landing at the Blind Pig

Recycled Hope

Our creations take the old and create it new. Every six months, a different nonprofit organization will be given 10% of each purchase. In short, we are jewelry with a cause. Please check us out on Facebook, Twitter (links below), and Tumblr!

Latest: Feather Bracelet

Ruby Ross Vintage

Garments with a vintage soul, for a modern heart.

Latest: Snow White Cape

Stefanie Stauffer

Highly active in the local food movement and resident urban farmer, Stefanie is our local food fighter. She writes our ever popular "Adventures in Local Food" and various Foodie columns. You can find her at the Downtown Ypsilanti Farmer's Market or just about any other community event. Like hot sauce? Reach out to Stefanie and order some of her very own from Nightshade Army Industries.

Latest: Adventures in Local Food 14

Tim Adkins

Tim is the publisher of iSPY and co-founder of Pakmode Media + Marketing. He's a social, vegetarian geek who recently welcomed a beautiful baby girl into his family. For any questions or suggestions in regards to design, ad sales, web, content or anything at all related to iSPY, Tim's your guy.

Latest: 4th Annual Ford Lake Frozen Leap [Photos]

Vyne Records

Vyne Records is an independent, DIY music management, booking, promotion, and production company. With that said, we independently produce all forms of media and do so for hire if you're interested.

Latest: Jo Pie Whyld Tee

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