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Article Contributed by Fernando Flores Photos contributed by UMG 1824 SoundCheck was lucky enough to catch up with the artist known as no other than Diana Silvers. With grace like Anne Hathaway, she clearly shows her excitement to detour away from her filmography and deep dive into her first full-length musical project, “From Another Room.”  Known for her work in Booksmart, Ma, and Space Force, Silvers has built a reputation and has shown her strengths in conveying emotions.

Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Franklin Jonas and the Byzantines' newest single “Break The Levee” feels like gratitude in motion. In announcing the track he shared that it is a song about loving no matter what the outcome, and that intention pours through every second of it. There is warmth in the message and light in the delivery. It feels like someone finally letting the sun hit their skin after years spent in the shade. The song opens with gentle country leaning g

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

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

Photo credit: Jack Morgan (IG: @jackmorgan07 ) Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Photos by Jack Morgan Independent pop singer-songwriter...

SoundCheck Mag sat down with Leith Ross, and we couldn’t be more excited. With new projects on the horizon and her upcoming album, “I Can See The Future,” she gave us a glimpse into a future fans will want to be part of.

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

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...

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

Benson Boone is clearly aiming for the moment . After a chart-topping breakout and viral momentum, American Heart  was supposed to be his...

Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?  isn’t just an album, it’s a soul dump. The kind of record that makes you pause, breathe,...

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

t its core, ‘Lasting Effects’—a new release from indie-pop artist Avery Lynch (with production assists from Jordanlilvee and Michael Blum)—is a powerful breakup anthem that flips a familiar narrative on its head, transforming bitter into sweet and repurposing the pain of being “dissed” and discarded by someone you once loved.

Press Release From InnerCat Music Group Austin, TX — April 25, 2025 — Reggae gets a fresh spark with “Hot Box”, the latest single from...

For anyone who's felt too much and said too little—this album speaks the language. JP Saxe doesn’t write love songs. He writes what happens after. The shame. The silence. The parts we think we’re the only ones feeling. Articulate Excuses is a tight, emotionally fraught collection of eight songs that dig deep, hit hard, and leave a mark.

Genre: Emo, Slowcore, Electronic, Pop Sign Crushes Motorist has been one of the premier Slowcore artists over the last few years,...