Indie

Interview: DEON speaks with SoundCheck About His Inspirations.

Hudson Ingram and Sydney Rose turn emotional avoidance into an intimate conversation with "Don’t Get Me Started”

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.

"Rock Steady/Heavymetal" by Emma Ogier Reminds Us That Friendship Can Heal Our Wounds.

With “Silvering Blade,” Jazmin has tapped into something unsettling and delightful, a reminder to never judge a book by its cover because things aren’t always what they seem. Release Date: July 10, 2026 Released via: Interscope Records Article Contributed by Brooke Dougherty Photography provided by Zak Watson | @zak_watson / UMG With the release of their newest single “Silvering Blade,” London-based Jazmin Bean continues to challenge alt pop-star expectations. Since emerging

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

The breezy collaboration of "Blame It All On Me" between Posner and Surfaces pairs a sun-soaked song with a promise to remain beside someone even in their darkest moments.

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.

Halfways by benten explores what happens when young love is clouded by uncertainty, mixed signals, and feelings left unsaid.

A delicate collection of six tracks makes Under the Yew (Vol.2) prove that healing rarely arrives all at once, but it will always leave a mark. This album was written by Bea Elmy Martin.

Drawing from the emotional pull of Midwest emo and early-2000s pop punk, "Life You Want" channels the exhilarating highs and crushing lows of love in your early twenties by Kiss the Scientist.

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

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

Pushing themselves to new heights following the move to Oxide Records, Savage Hands are preparing to release a new album and set out on a summer tour. Without losing touch with their hard rock roots, the Maryland band have dropped a gut-wrenching new single, "It's Me,” compelling enough to hook even the non-metal fans. Article Contributed by Brooke Dougherty Photography by William George The song begins fast-paced, and almost uneasy as if you are trying to outrun your shadows

With upbeat indie-pop production and brutally honest lyrics, Marino captures the guilt and rebellion of a generation struggling to define success on its own terms during uncertainty.

On his fourth solo album, Niall Horan trades heartbreak for home — and turns the everyday into something worth savoring.

Cowboy Neal’s refreshing take on art rock hits the Chicago scene. Article contributed by Konstantina Buhalis Photo: Edenfm Chicago art-rock juggernauts Cowboy Neal have released their latest single, “Tighten Up,” a funky, prog-rock-inspired track about growth, gaining confidence, and pride in your work. The six-piece group has been a highlight of the Chicago scene, gaining traction while playing throughout the city, reigniting the power of the groove. SoundCheck Mag sat down

The NYC alt-pop songwriter, Parris Mitchell, on the work behind the wonder, and why he refuses to fit in one box - an Underground Radar feature.

There are breakup songs that make you want to text your ex. Then there are songs like Rachel Bochner's "Happier You're Gone (SASE)," the kind that reminds you just how much you've grown since everything fell apart. Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Photography by Smiles Meyer (IG: @strangeexposures) At its core, "Happier You're Gone (SASE)" isn't about bitterness. It's about perspective. While the song can easily be heard as the story of leaving behind a relationship, i

Article Contributed by Monica Soriano The newly released LP by Jenny Gillespie Mason has grabbed our attention. With her soothing vocals and present atmosphere, it creates a full listening experience. Listening to In The Safety of the Light feels like wandering through green fields and clear skies just as her promotional photos and videos. Jenny Gillespie Mason press photo provided by Force Field PR The Perfect Length This is Mason’s first solo Album release apart from her ba