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Benny Blanco is tied to big names in music and major record breaking songs but how did he become one of the most popular producers? Article Contributed by Monica Soriano Benny Blanco at the pre-Grammy show via Gilbert Flores for Getty Images Influenced by Cassette Tapes It happens often that incredibly successful musicians were introduced to music at an early age, for Benny it was as early as 6 years old by cassette tapes that contained music by Nas and All-4-One. Benny Blanc

On May 27, the Music Hall of Williamsburg was full of energy from the second the night started, and honestly, the entire performance was carried so well by Em Beihold herself. The crowd was clearly excited to see her, and you could feel it throughout the entire venue. Everybody was singing along, cheering loudly after every song, and matching Em’s energy the entire night. It never felt dull for even a second.

HAYLA played a sun-drenched main stage at one of the country’s loudest EDM festivals, Breakaway Music Festival, in Columbus, OH.

Article Contributed by Monica Soriano On May 16, 2026, a celebration of Japanese music took place at The Rosebowl in Pasadena, Ca. Thousands of people gathered to watch music acts such as Hana, 10-Feet, Chanmina, Man With A Mission, Atarashii Gakko!, Yuki Chiba and Ado! The lines wrapped around the venue and many fans were wearing merchandise from previously attended concerts of the act they were most excited for. Vendors surrounded the grassy fields with options such as matc

Some concerts give you a setlist. Some give you a moment. On Tuesday night at the Fox Theatre, Charlie Puth gave Detroit both, and somewhere in the middle of it, he stopped everything for a kid with a poster and a four-month-old piano habit.

When Atlantis crossed a billion streams on TikTok, Seafret didn't rush. Fear of Emotion is what happens when a band finally gets to make a record on their own terms.

With booming sing-alongs, flickering box TVs, and emotional callbacks to their earliest records, Boys Like Girls delivered the ultimate pop-rock time machine.

There's something refreshingly unguarded about Anthony Winters. He doesn't perform with confidence he doesn't have, doesn't hedge his answers, and isn't afraid to tell you that Justin Bieber is one of his biggest inspirations. He means it, and he'll say it twice if he has to.

Photos and Article Contributed By Ernesto Raul Aguilar On the second night at a packed House of Blues in Chicago, opening artist Sundots took the stage. From the outset, the room was shoulder-to-shoulder and fully engaged, less a passive early crowd and more a group that had arrived with intent. Sundots performing at House of Blues in Chicago, IL. Photo by Ernesto Raul Aguilar (@blacksheepimagery on IG.) That connection made itself clear almost immediately. Between songs, sho

BTS is known as the act that paved the way for K-pop to reach mainstream audiences, and after years of absence, they're back and ready to hit the stage.

The multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Ichiko Aoba captivated the audience with her angelic voice. Article Contributed by Monica Soriano On Friday April 24, 2026 Japanese singer Ichiko Aoba presented herself accompanied by string orchestra group 12 Ensemble and composer Taro Umebayashi to an audience at The Walt Disney Concert Hall. We were in attendance at this performance. While arriving we were greeted with friendly staff that was accommodating and easily guided us to find

Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Some songs ask you to feel something. Others just make you feel it before you even realize what's happening. "Medicina", the Spanish-language collaboration between artist Dav Julca and DJ and producer Deleasa, falls firmly into the second category, and that's entirely the point. The track operates like a prescription. The title means exactly what it says: La vibra esta divina, las bocinas siempre arriba, and the energy is coming to rech

Disney Channel viewers were impacted by the show, the music, and Miley’s career; to this day, Hannah Montana remains embedded in pop culture. There was a time in which kids and teens everywhere were begging for a blonde wig with bangs and a microphone. They needed to be the most famous pop star with a secret normal life - Hannah Montana. 20 years later, the impact of the series is celebrated.

You think you know an artist. Then they hand you something like this. "Heal" isn't the HAYLA you've been dancing to — it's the one she's been keeping to herself. And we're so glad she's finally letting us in.

Article & Photos contributed by Rebecca McDevitt If you have never seen The Maine live, Friday night at Franklin Music Hall would have been the perfect introduction. The five-piece rock band out of Tempe, Arizona have been at this since 2007, eighteen years and ten studio albums deep, and they perform like a band that genuinely cannot believe they still get to do this. Their latest record, Joy Next Door, dropped just last week and they brought it straight to the road with the

Going to a Lewis Capaldi show comes with one explicit warning: Expect to cry. Expect to laugh. And expect to try not to pee yourself, because apparently he was attempting the same after drinking enough fluid to keep a fading voice alive through a full arena set. Lewis Capaldi performing at Liacouras Center at Temple University in Philadelphia PA. Photo by Rebecca McDevitt (IG: @ rebeccajeanlimitedphotography ) Philadelphia got Lewis Capaldi in full comeback mode. After stepp

Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt & Ilana Bornstein Some bands come together through industry connections. Others start because a group of friends simply never stopped playing music together. For Chicago-based alternative pop band Flwers, it’s the second story. SoundCheck first discovered Flwers the same way a lot of fans did lately… scrolling through TikTok. Between honest lyrics, hook-heavy melodies, and videos that felt more like friends sharing music than a careful

From intimate dedications to fan requests and cinematic string collaborations, Hunter Hayes seamlessly blends his past hits with new music, creating an unforgettable New York City performance.

In an era of genre blending and algorithm driven listening, a new artist is stepping confidently into the glow of Tumblr era pop and its cultural revival. Sdoku creates music for the whimsical moments in this chaotic life. Through shimmering synth lines, jangle guitars, and punchy drum machines, he builds soundscapes that reflect both the accessibility and emotional immediacy of music in the digital age.

Ever wonder what a Jackson Wang concert is like? Why is he beloved amongst fans worldwide? We had the opportunity to attend his show at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles, CA, and the answers were clear.