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Riot Grrl pioneers, Bikini Kill, played a political and energetic show on Thursday night at The Agora in Cleveland, OH. Photography and Review by Madison Cozzens Bikini Kill lead singer, Kathleen Hanna, performing at The Agora in Cleveland, OH. Photography by Madison Cozzens (@coz_artphoto on IG.) Bikini Kill has been at the forefront of the punk rock scene since the 90’s. As a founding voice of the “Riot Grrrl” movement, the band is unapologetic about its feminist lyrics a

Will Swinton Brings Raw Emotion and Big Vocals to Seattle’s Barboza Fresh off a Lollapalooza appearance, the New Zealand singer-songwriter proved that his intimate Seattle performance was only the beginning. Article & Photos by Vaneza Gutiérrez Wyckoff Will Swinton performing at Barboza in Seattle, WA. Photography by Vaneza Gutiérrez Wyckoff (@vanezasnaps on IG). There’s something uniquely revealing about watching an artist perform in a room as intimate as Barboza. With the s

On Mr. Right Now, the Southern California singer-songwriter Tiger Lewis turns insecurity, vulnerability, and grunge-groove into an honest portrait of finding yourself.

Fuel has returned with their seventh studio album, Pendulum, and released their single, “Want It,” a stadium-worthy track.

Surf Rock Meets Coffee Shop on Surfaces' “All The Spaces Between”

My Chemical Romance did not wait for the first note to start the show. The second fans entered Citi Field, they were no longer simply concertgoers. They were prisoners.

With "Vending Machine," Valley takes a close look at the emotional cost of being loved only when it's convenient. Release Date: June 12, 2026 Released via: Capitol Records/Universal Music Canada Article Contributed by Brooke Dougherty Cover of new single “Vending Machine” by Valley Since forming in 2016, the three-piece, Canadian alternative-pop trio Valley, made up of Rob Laska, Alex DiMauro, and Karah James, have built a reputation for pairing playful indie-pop production w

Knock Me Out is the Sound of a Coastal Summer Brought to us by The Strike.

These are 10 incredibly talented breakout artists to keep your eye on and start listening to next to add to your roster of new artists/bands to follow. These are SoundCheck's top 10 biggest breakouts of 2026.

On the anniversary tour, Train celebrated the album that defined a generation while reminding fans why its songs still resonate today.

Article and Photos Contributed By Ernesto Raul Aguilar A Tuesday night at The Salt Shed began with a room that appeared as though it might take its time filling in. Before Dawes took the stage, the crowd was surprisingly sparse, but within minutes the venue transformed into a packed house. What started as a scattered audience quickly became a sea of eager concertgoers, ready for an evening that would blend thoughtful songwriting and blues-infused rock. Dawes may have opened t

The Issaquah rock icons celebrated their Pacific Northwest roots with deep cuts, new music, and a heartfelt hometown performance at the 5th Avenue Theatre. Article & Photos by Vaneza Gutiérrez Wyckoff Modest Mouse performing at 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, WA. Photography by Vaneza Gutiérrez Wyckoff (@vanezasnaps on IG). There’s always something almost tangibly different about a homecoming show. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Modest Mouse proved exactly why during the

Analog Antics fill the screen in the new music video Photo: Max Christiansen Devon Again Introduces Herself to the World Devon Again, the stage name of the rising country-pop artist Devon Johanningmeier, has hit the world stage after a 2020 TikTok video in which she freestyled over a polka beat and went viral. From there, label meetings became routine, and she eventually met with Cameron Hale, who helped produce Johanningmeier’s first hit, Suburbia. Now, four years later, Joh

The Legacy of East Coast Pop-Punk and Emo Lives On Turn Two band photographed | Photography by Steph Cincinnatti (IG: @ohiosteph3) Article Contributed by Konstantina Buhalis Turn Two, one of New Jersey’s latest bands, has been taking the Pop-Punk world by storm with their sound, melding the classic 2000s sound with modern touches. SoundCheck sat down with Shane Maziekien to talk about the formation of Turn Two, Third-Wave Emo, and how they developed their sound. Turn Two’s En

Still Blank's Still Blank (Deluxe) Is a Genre-Swirling Journey Between Awake and Asleep.

Single Review: The Tampa alternative pop-rock band, Pretty Pity, delivers a hook-filled ode to chemistry, temptation, and living for the night.

More than a decade after stepping away, The Cab returned to Philadelphia with a night full of unforgettable songs, surprising covers, and a crowd that never forgot a single lyric. Article & Photos Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt The Cab performing at the TLA in Philadelphia, PA | Photography by Rebecca McDevitt (IG: @rebeccajeanlimitedphotography) Since forming in Las Vegas in 2004, The Cab built a loyal following in the pop rock scene, blending infectious hooks with heartfel

The Swedish doom metal trio and Portland's Mizmor transformed Substation into a space for reflection, immersion, and overwhelming sound. Article & Photos by Vaneza Gutiérrez Wyckoff Monolord performing at Substation in Seattle, WA. Photography by Vaneza Gutiérrez Wyckoff (@vanezasnaps on IG). Heavy music is often misunderstood. For those unfamiliar with doom metal and its many neighboring subgenres, the expectation might be one of chaos: constant movement, shouted lyrics, and

Dexter and the Moonrocks Turn Cleveland into a Grunge Rock Oasis Article and Photos Contributed by Madison Cozzens Dexter and the Moonrocks is reaching further than they ever thought possible. With a #1 song on the alternative charts and sold-out shows, anyone can see they are gaining traction. The group came to Cleveland on the tail end of their “The Donkey Flats” tour. The show sold out weeks before the performance, and fans lined up outside Globe Iron in hopes of getting c

Article and Photos Contributed by Ernesto Raul Aguilar Lords of Acid performing at 191 Toole in Tucson, AZ on the Cheeky Freaky Tour. Photo by Ernesto Raul Aguilar (IG: @blacksheepimagery) The walls of 191 Toole pulsed with industrial beats, electro chaos, and unapologetic theatrics as The Cheeky Freaky Tour stormed through Tucson. Headlined by legendary provocateurs Lords of Acid and backed by an eclectic lineup that ranged from glam-pop spectacle to dark wave intensity, the