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ALBUM REVIEW: Twenty One Pilots - Breach
Twenty One Pilots have never just released albums, but they’ve ALWAYS built worlds. With Breach, the duo officially closes the book on the Blurryface saga, giving fans a powerful final chapter that feels both nostalgic and brand new.

Rebecca McDevitt
6 days ago


Hayley Williams Strips It Down on Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party
As fall creeps in and emos lace up their Vans and pull on their flannels, Hayley Williams has delivered the soundtrack of the season. Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party (Post Atlantic) isn’t Paramore redux—it’s something more introspective.
Konstantina Buhalis
Sep 20


Pressing Play on Ed Sheeran: Highs, Lows, and the Best Way to Listen
Ed Sheeran’s Play is the first in his new “media control” series (Play, Pause, Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop), and it’s the most sonically adventurous he’s been in years. Recorded partly in Goa, the album fuses Ed’s classic singer-songwriter core with Indian percussion, Punjabi and Persian influences, and a heavy dose of dance-floor energy.

LJ Portnoy
Sep 18


Conan Gray — Wishbone Album Review
From bedroom-pop heartbreak to bold confessionals, Conan Gray proves he’s grown into one of pop’s most daring storytellers.

LJ Portnoy
Aug 26


ALBUM REVIEW: Sombr "I Barely Know Her"
Article by Rebecca McDevitt Sombr’s Big Glow Up Album Artwork: Nicky Parks and Amelie Boose If you have been watching Sombr over the last...

Rebecca McDevitt
Aug 23


Album Review: Jonas Brothers – Greetings From Your Hometown
Article by Rebecca McDevitt Back to Where It All Began With Greetings From Your Hometown , the Jonas Brothers are asking us to slow...

Rebecca McDevitt
Aug 15


SoundCheck Session: Livingston - July/August Featured Artist Interview
Livingston opened up about everything from navigating grief and identity to the wildest moments on tour—and let’s just say, you’re going to want to watch this one all the way through.
Check out our exclusive video interview below, and keep scrolling for the full conversation.

LJ Portnoy
Aug 7


Justin Bieber - Swag: Album Review
Still Got That SWAG Article contributed by: LJ Portnoy, Editor-in-Chief Justin Bieber - SWAG, album artwork Justin Bieber reclaims...

LJ Portnoy
Jul 29


Kesha’s Period: An Anthem for Independence and Self-Love
Album Review by Annie Gallo This July Kesha released her first album as an independent artist under her own record label, Kesha Records....

Annie Gallo
Jul 22


ALBUM REVIEW: Yungblud – "Idols"
Release Date: June 20, 2025 Label: Locomotion/Capitol Reviewed by: SoundCheck Mag The Theatrics Return—Louder, Bigger, and All...

Rebecca McDevitt
Jun 29


The Sweetest Revenge: My Chemical Romance Revives a Classic
My Chemical Romance has never been just a band. Since the early 2000s, they’ve served as the pulse of a generation that found catharsis in eyeliner, distortion, and unfiltered emotion. Their legacy has only expanded with time, especially after their full Welcome to the Black Parade performance at When We Were Young Fest. It was a moment that reminded the world just how deeply this band still matters.
Konstantina Buhalis
Jun 26


Miley Cyrus Is Done Chasing Hits—And Something Beautiful Proves It
Let’s be real—when Flowers dropped in 2023, it felt like a cultural reset. Miley had the breakup anthem of the year, the power strut of the decade, and a global audience chanting “I can love me better.” It was a moment. So what happens when you follow up a worldwide smash that redefined your narrative?

Rebecca McDevitt
May 30


Album Review: Joe Jonas Leans Into Love, Loss, and Letting Go on Music for People Who Believe in Love
When Joe Jonas released Fastlife in 2011, it was flashy, fun, and very of its time. Fast forward to 2025, and he’s back with something...

SoundCheck Team
May 24


Sleep Token Transcends Again on Even In Arcadia
Welcome to the Temple—Reimagined Sleep Token has never colored inside the lines. With each release, they've torn up the blueprint and...

Rebecca McDevitt
May 11


Mayday Parade’s "Sweet" is the Emo Revival We Didn’t Know We Needed
Welcome back, boys. We missed you. Mayday Parade is 20 years in and somehow still managing to kick us in the feels like it’s 2007 and...

Rebecca McDevitt
Apr 22


Emo Meets EDM: Said The Sky & Taylor Acorn Craft Something Special on “Reminisce”
When Said The Sky teams up with Taylor Acorn, you already know your heart's about to be put through it—in the best possible way....

Rebecca McDevitt
Apr 16


Late Nights & Lustrous Sounds: The Driver Era’s Obsession is a Fever Dream You’ll Want to Stay In
Review By Rebecca McDevitt Let’s talk about reinvention—because The Driver Era just did it again, and Obsession might be their boldest...

Rebecca McDevitt
Apr 15


The Hip-Hop Slowcore Revolution
Genre: Emo, Slowcore, Electronic, Pop Sign Crushes Motorist has been one of the premier Slowcore artists over the last few years,...
Konstantina Buhalis
Apr 13


Album Review: A Hometown Odyssey (The Story Continues) – Livingston
Some albums feel like a collection of songs. Others feel like a novel—woven together with a thread of emotion, experience, and purpose.

LJ Portnoy
Mar 14
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