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ALBUM REVIEW: Give In To Let Go (The Falling) - Milahroy
f you have not listened to Milahroy yet, we suggest adding him to your playlist right now.
His new album, Give In To Let Go (The Falling), is the perfect introduction to an artist who’s stepping into his most honest, intentional, and emotionally charged era yet. What began as a tight and intimate EP has now evolved into a complete story with three new tracks that deepen the world he built back in June when we first featured him.

Rebecca McDevitt
Nov 18, 2025


ALBUM REVIEW: girlfriends – THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Pop punk is alive, loud, and definitely moving back into the neighborhood. girlfriends’ new album THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD is the perfect mix of early 2000s nostalgia and modern-day edge. Think Yellowcard and Blink-182 colliding with MGK’s pop-punk revival. It’s fun, chaotic, and full of emotion in all the right ways. The record kicks off with pure energy. The singles “Landslide,” “Garbage,” and “West Coast” already hinted at what wa

Rebecca McDevitt
Nov 13, 2025


ALBUM REVIEW: Taylor Acorn - Poster Child
Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Taylor Acorn isn’t new to the scene, but she’s definitely started redefining it. With her latest album Poster Child, she surpasses the expectations she’s built. The record feels like flipping through pages of her diary, every lyric blurring the line between strength and softness, heartbreak and healing. “Poster Child” delivers everything you’d expect from Taylor — upbeat, infectious melodies — but it’s the vulnerability underneath that hits har

Rebecca McDevitt
Nov 4, 2025


Grant Knoche: It’s A Hit!
Photo credit: Devin Dygert Article contributed by Fernando Flores The Crowd Goes Wild! It’s been a week since the release of Grant Knoche’s new album, Good Luck Getting Over Me—and the reviews are in! Grant Knoche hits the nail on the head with this fantastic record, blending EDM and pop in a way I didn’t know I needed. The melodies are incredible from start to finish, and the overall production value is top-tier. When it comes to Grant and his music, you know he’s always de

Fernando Flores
Oct 24, 2025


David Archuleta Just Reimagined His “Earthly Delights” Era - Now En Español
Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Quotes and Photos Courtesy of Ken Phillips Publicity Group If you thought David Archuleta’s latest chapter couldn’t get any more vibrant, think again. The pop favorite just revisited two of his Earthly Delights standouts — “Crème Brulée” and “Can I Call You” — with brand-new Spanish versions plus a bilingual remix of “Crème Brulée” featuring Colombian alt-pop icon, Esteman. Fans might remember that “Crème Brulée” already flirted with a

Rebecca McDevitt
Oct 22, 2025


Alex Ray Gets Real on Messy
Alex Ray’s Messy is a short, sharp burst of pop-alt emotion, five songs, twelve minutes, and zero filler. It’s a snapshot of chaos polished just enough to shine, but not so much that it loses its edge. Every track feels like an intentional contradiction: raw yet refined, vulnerable yet self-possessed.

LJ Portnoy
Oct 18, 2025


ALBUM REVIEW: Madison Cunningham – Ace
Photo by °1824 / UMG Review by SoundCheck Mag Photos by °1824 / UMG Madison Cunningham has always felt like a painter who uses chords and vocals instead of brushes. The California-born singer-songwriter has long been celebrated for her blend of technical precision and emotional storytelling, and on Ace, she delivers what feels like her most cinematic and self-reflective work yet. A Grammy winner and master of subtlety, Cunningham has created an album that feels like walking t

SoundCheck Team
Oct 17, 2025


EP REVIEW: Midnight Til Morning — Afterglow
Midnight Til Morning might’ve started on Netflix’s Building the Band, but they’ve quickly outgrown the “reality show project” label. The...

Rebecca McDevitt
Oct 9, 2025


Free at Last: Kid Cudi’s Leap Into Pop
Kid Cudi’s legacy extends to the 2010s, when his hit track “Day n’ Night” first premiered in 2009 (we all remember the DirecTV commercial that used the song on the Help channel). Since then, Kid Cudi has become a household name, releasing music and starring in films like X and Happy Gilmore 2.
Konstantina Buhalis
Sep 28, 2025


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
Sep 21, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025
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