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Pinhead Gunpowder Turns Back the Clock in Detroit
Billie Joe Armstrong traded stadiums for St. Andrew’s Hall, and a sold-out room of longtime Green Day fans got raw, unpolished East Bay punk up close.

LJ Portnoy
2 days ago


Knox Gives Detroit His Midwest Best
Fresh off his new album, Knox and his show-stopping opener Emi Grace turned St. Andrew’s Hall into all-night Friday sing-along.

SoundCheck Team
3 days ago


Faber Drive Couldn’t Wait for 20: Inside the 19¼ Anniversary Tour
Backstage at The Concert Hall in Toronto, Dave Faber Seamus O’Neil, and Nate Cavalli talk about the pop-punk resurgence, hearing fans sing the new single back, and what’s coming next on Faber Drive.

LJ Portnoy
Oct 13


MUNA Gets So Hot in Detroit
Article and Photos Contributed by Rachel Catherine MUNA performing at Masonic Temple in Detroit, MI | Photography by Rachel Catherine (IG: rachelcatherineee) MUNA got so hot in Detroit on Wednesday night! They truly delivered a non-stop wave of catchy bangers and soaring anthems; the energy was off the charts. Hemlocke Springs kicked off the show, opening the evening with playful chaos, eccentricity, and infectious charisma that contagiously raised the crowd’s excitement for
Rachel Catherine
Oct 9


The Linda Lindas Light Up Chicago
The Linda Lindas brought the noise, the energy, and a whole lot of punk rock to the House of Blues Chicago.

Ernesto Raul Aguilar
Oct 4


Julia Wolf Takes Philly to the Deep End at Franklin Music Hall
Photography and Review by Hannah Mary Hampton Julia Wolf brought her Deep End World Tour to Philly this past Wednesday, September 30, delivering an emotionally charged night that showcased exactly why the New York singer has continued to build such a devoted audience. Photography by Hannah Mary Hampton | IG: @hannahmarymedia Nearly 4 years after Wolf first headlined Philadelphia at The Foundry at The Fillmore in February 2023, she has made her return. This time commanding the
Hannah Hampton
Oct 4


Peaches Gets Weird in Cleveland
Peaches’ first album in 10+ years brought the performance artist’s bizarre and iconic show across the US on her 2026 “No Lube So Rude Tour.” Photography and Review by Madison Cozzens Peaches performing at Globe Iron in Cleveland, OH. Photography by Madison Cozzens (@coz_artphoto on IG.) Sundays are usually for relaxation, football, and prepping for work the next day; that wasn't the case for those who attended the Peaches show on Sunday, September 20th. The iconic feminist m
Madison Cozzens
Sep 23


Bikini Kill: Feminine Power at The Agora
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
Madison Cozzens
Sep 21


Hot Take: The Concert Experience Isn't Yours to Police
When did enjoying live music become a competition over who is doing it "right"?

Rebecca McDevitt
Sep 15


Will Swinton Brings Raw Emotion and Big Vocals to Seattle’s Barboza
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


Tiger Lewis Creates Magic with Packed Show @ The Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles, California
The night before the release of his EP, Mr. Right Now, Tiger Lewis played a must-see show at The Moroccan in Los Angeles, CA.

Monica Soriano
Aug 25


HAYLA Electrifies Music Hall of Williamsburg With a Vocally Explosive Performance
A masterclass in confidence: how HAYLA turned Williamsburg's spotlight into her moment.

Fernando Flores
Aug 18


Hot Take: "Sold Out" Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means Anymore
Concert marketing has quietly turned "sold out" into a marketing strategy instead of a milestone.

Rebecca McDevitt
Aug 18


It Wasn’t Just a Phase: Simple Plan Headlines a Sold-out Show at Jacob’s Pavilion
Simple Plan Celebrates their 25th Anniversary with an Electric North American Tour
Madison Cozzens
Aug 16


Blood, Fire, and The Black Parade: My Chemical Romance Takes Over Citi Field
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.

Fernando Flores
Aug 13


Jack Harlow Makes His Long-Awaited Return on Opening Night of The Monica Tour
After four years away from touring, Harlow took over Brooklyn Paramount with new music, fan-favorite throwbacks, and a sold-out crowd ready to welcome him back. Article & Photography Contributed by Miranda Wyman. After four years away from touring, Jack Harlow made his long-awaited return to the stage on Tuesday, August 4, kicking off The Monica Tour with a sold-out show at the Brooklyn Paramount in Brooklyn, New York. For an opening night, there was already a feeling in the
Miranda Wyman
Aug 9


Rainbow Kitten Surprise Turns a Meadow Brook's Lawn Into One Big Sing-Along
Spacey Jane closes out their run as openers in style, and Rainbow Kitten Surprise brings the Bones Tour to Rochester Hills, MI.

LJ Portnoy
Aug 2


Train Celebrates 25 Years of Drops of Jupiter at PNC Bank Arts Center
On the anniversary tour, Train celebrated the album that defined a generation while reminding fans why its songs still resonate today.
Miranda Wyman
Jul 30


Kaleo and Dawes Turn a Slow Building Tuesday into a Packed House Celebration at The Salt Shed
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

Ernesto Raul Aguilar
Jul 24


Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines: The Rubble, the Rise, and the First of Many
Franklin Jonas performing in Hanover, MD. | Photography by Rebecca McDevitt (IG: @rebeccajeanlimitedphotography) Article, Interview, & Photos by LJ Portnoy & Rebecca McDevitt Franklin Jonas has been doing the work quietly, and the proof is in the rooms. Over the last few years, he and The Byzantines have grown from an exciting new project into one of the most talked-about rising acts in the Americana space, one believer at a time. Busking outside venues on the Greetings From

SoundCheck Team
Jul 20
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